Prevalence, Impact and Attitudes Toward Lower Gastrointestinal Dysmotility and Sensory Symptoms, and Their Treatment in Canada: A Descriptive Study

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the impact of lower gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in the general Canadian population, and to explore patient satisfaction with traditional therapies and the level of patient interest in new treatments. patients and METHODS: Stage 1: A telephone survey of a weighted sample of 1000 adults (18 years of age or older) was conducted to determine the prevalence of five GI symptoms--abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort, …