Epidemiological studies have consistently demonstrated the benefits of dietary fibre on
gastrointestinal health through consumption of unrefined whole foods, such as wholegrains …

Importance The prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in the United States is between
7% and 16%, most common in women and young people, with annual direct costs estimated …

Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea (IBS‐D) and functional diarrhoea (FDr) are the two
major functional bowel disorders characterized by diarrhoea. In spite of their high …

Because of the sex-gender differences that are shown in a diversity of physiological and
psychological factors, it can be speculated that the clinical presentation of symptoms as well …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects 5–10% of the global population. Up to one-third of
people with IBS also experience anxiety or depression. Gastrointestinal and psychological …

Background & Aims A diet with reduced content of fermentable short-chain carbohydrates
(fermentable oligo-, di-, monosaccharides, and polyols [FODMAPs]) has been reported to be …

OBJECTIVES: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) are
functional bowel disorders. Evidence suggests that disturbance in the gastrointestinal …

Managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has attracted international attention because
single-agent therapy rarely relieves bothersome symptoms for all patients. The Japanese …

METHODS We have conducted a series of systematic reviews on the efficacy of therapy in
IBS and CIC. There have been several systematic reviews of therapy for IBS and CIC …

Functional somatic syndromes (FSS), like irritable bowel syndrome or fibromyalgia and other
symptoms reflecting bodily distress, are common in practically all areas of medicine …