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Irritable bowel syndrome in the United States: prevalence, symptom patterns and impact
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics · 2005 · Vol. 21(11) · pp. 1365–1375
A. P. S. Hungin✉(Durham University)Lin Chang(UCLA Health)G. Richard Locke(Mayo Clinic)Eslie Dennis(Novartis (United States))Victoria Barghout(Tris Pharma (United States))
Abstract
Most (76.6%) irritable bowel syndrome sufferers in the US are undiagnosed. Irritable bowel syndrome has a substantial impact on sufferers' well-being and health, with considerable socioeconomic consequences.
Gastrointestinal motility and disordersCongenital gastrointestinal and neural anomaliesInfant Health and DevelopmentIrritable bowel syndromeMedicineConstipationAbdominal painInternal medicineGastrointestinal disorderFunctional gastrointestinal disorderPhysical therapyPsychiatry
MeSH terms
Activities of Daily LivingAdultAgedAttitude to HealthFemaleHealth ResourcesHealth StatusHumansLife StyleMaleMiddle AgedPatient Acceptance of Health CareUnited StatesPrevalenceIrritable Bowel Syndrome
Funding
- Novartis
- Novartis Pharma
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