Who Is Affected by Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Current as of: November 20, 2015 |
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Who Is Affected by Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common intestinal disorders, affecting about 7 to 10 out of 100 people in the world. footnote 1 But most people who have IBS don't see a doctor for their symptoms. IBS is twice as common in women as in men. footnote 1 Current as of: November 20, 2015 American College of Gastroenterology (2009). An evidence-based position statement on the management of irritable bowel syndrome. American Journal of Gastroenterology, 104(Suppl 1): S1–S7.
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