Differences between individuals with self-reported irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and IBS-like symptoms

Digestive Diseases and Sciences
B A HahnW C Maier

Abstract

Although there are several symptom classification systems for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), for example, the Manning or Rome criteria, there has been no previous research on how well these classifications correspond to each other or to persons diagnosed with IBS. We examined data from the Digestive Disorders Supplement of the 1989 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) to assess demographic, socioeconomic, and health status characteristics of two groups of IBS sufferers--those who met the Manning or Rome criteria and those who reported having IBS but did not meet either criteria. The results showed that the overlap between estimates of IBS and persons with IBS-like symptoms depended on the definition of IBS. There were socioeconomic differences between the two IBS groups and higher rates of functional or work-related activity limitation and health care utilization for all IBS groups relative to US national averages. In summary, these findings indicate that IBS affects a large portion of the US population, regardless of the definition used to describe the condition. Our results suggest that there is a large undiagnosed population with numerous symptoms consistent with IBS, but further research is required to determine the dif...Continue Reading

Citations

Jun 24, 2004·Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology·Selman CelebiPolat Durukan
May 16, 2007·Journal of General Internal Medicine·Ellen A SchurDedra Buchwald
Oct 1, 2008·Nature Clinical Practice. Gastroenterology & Hepatology·David J Kearney, Janelle Brown-Chang
Apr 24, 2012·Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility·Eric D ShahMark Pimentel
Nov 14, 2012·Nature Reviews. Gastroenterology & Hepatology·Magnus Halland, Nicholas J Talley
Jun 17, 2015·Romanian Journal of Internal Medicine = Revue Roumaine De Médecine Interne·Ioana G MoraruD L Dumitraşcu
Feb 22, 2002·Gastroenterology Nursing : the Official Journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates·M Heitkemper, M Jarrett
Aug 20, 2002·Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology·Tony J Lembo, Rebecca N Fink
Aug 23, 2002·The American Journal of Gastroenterology·Yuri A SaitoG Richard Locke
Nov 12, 2002·The American Journal of Gastroenterology·William D CheyLin Chang
Oct 7, 2006·Current Opinion in Gastroenterology·M J Schmulson, E A Mayer
May 14, 2019·United European Gastroenterology Journal·K Van den HouteJ Tack
Feb 24, 2001·The American Journal of Nursing·M Heitkemper, M Jarrett
Oct 29, 2000·The American Journal of Gastroenterology·L Agréus
Aug 2, 2002·Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy·Maura Corsetti, Jan Tack
Aug 31, 2002·PharmacoEconomics·Xavier BadiaNicholas J Talley
Dec 5, 2014·Gut and Liver·Chang Seok BangDong Joon Kim
Mar 9, 2011·Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research : a Publication of Dietitians of Canada = Revue Canadienne De La Pratique Et De La Recherche En Diététique : Une Publication Des Diététistes Du Canada·Laura E Chouinard
Dec 1, 1998·Nutrition Research Reviews·A D ShawG J Davies
Aug 22, 2009·Gastroenterology Nursing : the Official Journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates·Joyce K AnastasiGee H Kim
Mar 24, 2011·Primary Health Care Research & Development·Rebecca Farndale, Lesley Roberts
Nov 3, 2011·The American Journal of Gastroenterology·Stacy B MeneesWilliam D Chey
Nov 21, 2014·Digestive Diseases and Sciences·Muhammad Ali KhanKlaus Bielefeldt
Dec 29, 2020·Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility·Michel BouchouchaRobert Benamouzig
Aug 30, 2011·Primary Care·Michael A Malone

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.