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IBS Prevalence in Asian Urban Community by Sabuj Sarker is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The study investigates the prevalence, symptom characteristics, and impact of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in an Asian urban community, revealing a prevalence of 11% using Manning criteria. The research involved a cross-sectional survey of 2,276 subjects, highlighting that IBS is more common in younger individuals and females. Additionally, the study found that many IBS patients perceive their bowel habits as normal despite experiencing symptoms, and it emphasizes the need for consistent diagnostic criter

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Sabuj Sarker

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