The “IBS in America” survey polled more than 3,200 IBS sufferers and 300 physicians.
Here are six findings:
• Sixty-seven percent of patients experience symptoms for more than a year before seeing a doctor
• Eighty-five percent discussed IBS primarily with family or friends in addition to a doctor. A majority (59 percent) said they received advice from friends or family
• Two-thirds of those who’ve spoke with a doctor report being either somewhat or very satisfied with their care
• Seventy-four percent of IBS patients said they felt frustrated and 34 percent said they felt depressed
• Seventy percent said they had symptoms at least two to three days per week
• Fifty-two percent reported “extremely/very bothersome” symptoms
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