Who is affected by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Citations

1. American College of Gastroenterology Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Task Force (2002). Evidence-based position statement on the management of irritable bowel syndrome in North America. American Journal of Gastroenterology, 97(11, Suppl): S1–S26.

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Author:	Carrie Henley Robin Parks, MS	Last Updated: August 22, 2006
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Tom Bailey, MD - Family Medicine Arvydas D. Vanagunas, MD - Gastroenterology
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