Overview of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Kadek Frida Wulandari

Abstract: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) one most common disease in gastrointestinal disorder. The prevalence of IBS is approximately 11% worldwide, ranging from 9 to 23%, however it differs significantly between nations based on the diagnostic criteria, gender, and age. The management of IBS is specific to each individual. This overview will look out IBS thoroughly from the epidemiological burden, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and diagnosis, and the current treatment of IBS.

Keywords: Irritable bowel syndrome