Approximately 2,000 adults across the country were asked about symptoms including diarrhea, gas, bloating, stomach pain, frequent bowel movements, unexplained weight loss and non-specific GI pain.
The survey also found:
• 73 percent reported GI discomfort may cause feelings of frustration.
• 89 percent reported an improper diet may affect their GI discomfort.
• 19 percent who have a primary care physician have not spoken about GI pain.
• 59 percent believe they may need to adjust their lifestyle to accommodate GI discomfort.
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