Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are diagnosed and classified using the Rome
criteria; the criteria may change over time as new scientific data emerge. The Rome IV was …

Objectives The global prevalence of IBS is difficult to ascertain, particularly in light of the
heterogeneity of published epidemiological studies. The aim was to conduct a literature …

Functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders (FGIDs) result from central and peripheral
mechanisms, cause chronic remitting-relapsing symptoms, and are associated with …

Background & Aims Understanding the interactions between brain and gastrointestinal
disorders requires analysis of the order of disease onset. We analyzed data from 2 …

Background Studies suggest that sex and gender‐related differences exist in irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS), but data is often conflicting. Aim To evaluate gender differences and the …

Patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) often experience distress, reduced
quality of life, a perceived lack of validation, and an unsatisfactory experience with health …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is common in western Europe and North America, and many
aspects of its epidemiology, risk factors, and natural history have been described in these …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been one of the commonly presented gastrointestinal
disorders. It is of interest how commonly it presents in the society. Western studies indicated …

Aims. The frequency of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in the general
population of Mexico is unknown. Methods. To determine the prevalence of FGIDs …

Importance There is currently no consensus on the indication for cholecystectomy in patients
with uncomplicated gallstone disease. Objective To report on the development and …