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Bloating: Prevalence, Impact on Quality of Life, and Healthcare Utilization
Bloating, distention, and gas are common symptoms among patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), affecting 82.5% of participants in a...

Global Study Highlights Widespread Burden and Health Impact of Functional GI Disorders
In this large-scale, multinational study involving 73,076 adults across 33 countries, the global prevalence of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) was...

Secretagogues for IBS-C: Results from a Network Meta-analysis
This network meta-analysis evaluated the comparative efficacy and safety of secretagogues (linaclotide, lubiprostone, plecanatide, tenapanor) for treating IBS-C, analyzing data...

Linaclotide Significantly Improves Abdominal Symptoms in Patients With IBS-C
This randomized controlled trial investigated the effectiveness of linaclotide compared to placebo in reducing abdominal symptoms (bloating, discomfort, pain) in...

Low FODMAP Diet and IBS: Personalization Needed
The Rome IV process identifies five bowel disorders, with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional constipation (FC) being the most...

Antidepressants and Psychological Therapies Effective in Treating IBS
This updated systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the effectiveness of antidepressants and psychological therapies in treating irritable bowel...