New England Journal of Medicine· 2017Q1
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Short summary
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects 7-16% of the U.S. population, with subtypes varying by diarrhea, constipation, or mixed symptoms.
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Key points
- IBS affects 7-16% of the U.S. population.
- IBS subtypes include diarrhea-predominant, constipation-predominant, and mixed.
- Dietary modification can lead to symptom response in some patients.
- An effective doctor-patient relationship aids in symptom control.
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Abstract
IBS affects 7 to 16% of the U.S. population, with subtypes characterized by diarrhea, constipation, or both. Patients may have a response to dietary modification, and an effective doctor–patient relationship may increase symptom control.
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Field: Gastroenterology
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