How common is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

It is estimated that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects 10% to 20% of the American population, with women 20 to 40 years old accounting for the majority of patients. It is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders seen in doctors' offices. About 12% of all primary-care doctor visits are IBS related, making IBS one of the top ten reasons people go to the doctor.

It is also one of the leading causes of missed workdays in the United States, second only to the common cold.

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