IBS is a highly prevalent, chronic gastrointestinal disorder that has a significant impact on patients’ lives1

IBS IMPACTS EVERYDAY LIFE FOR MILLIONS

~35 MILLION

Americans impacted2*

~2x more common

in women than men3

7th most common

diagnosis by primary care physicians2*

~3x more prevalent

in patients under age 653

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IBS DIAGNOSIS RESOURCES

IBS Diagnostic
Pathway

Patient Mechanism of Disease Handout

Patient Discussion
Guide

IBS Screening
Checklist

IBS management RESOURCES

Summary of Treatment Options for IBS-C

Summary of Treatment Options for IBS-D

IBS Patient Diary

Bristol Stool Form Scale

Downloadable Resources for You and Your Patients

An open dialogue focused on understanding the patient’s most bothersome symptoms may help reduce treatment delays and improve treatment expectations. The resources here are designed to help start the conversation and help with patient education and treatment management.

*Data from a survey including 3,254 IBS sufferers (1,001 with IBS-D diagnosis; 1,000 with IBS-C diagnosis; 586 with undiagnosed IBS-D; and 667 with undiagnosed IBS-C) commissioned by the American Gastroenterological Association in 2015.

IBS=irritable bowel syndrome.

References: 1. Lacy BE et al. Am J Gastroenterol. 2021;116(1):17-44. doi:10.14309/ajg.0000000000001036 2. IBS in America survey summary findings. https://www.multivu.com/players/English/7634451-aga-ibs-in-america-survey/docs/survey-findings-pdf-635473172.pdf 3. Palsson O et al. Gastroenterology. 2020;158(5):1262-1273. doi:10.1053/j.gastro.2019.12.021 4. Marquis P et al. Clin Transl Gastroenterol. 2014;5:1-13. doi:10.1038/ctg.2014.7 5. Living with IBS: Personal stories. https://www.aboutibs.org/personal-stories.html