American College of Gastroenterology Monograph on Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

INTRODUCTION Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most prevalent of the functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs). Current estimates are that IBS affects up to 10–12% of adults in North America [1, 2]. Although it can affect all individuals regardless of age, creed, or gender, IBS is more common among women and is most commonly diagnosed in younger individuals (Read more