Journal article
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A 10-Yr Natural History of Symptoms and Factors That Influence Consultation Behavior
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder. The natural history of the condition has been studied extensively, but few studies have examined factors that predict its new onset or health care-seeking behavior.
METHODS: Individuals, now aged 50-59 yr, originally enrolled in a population-screening program for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) were contacted via postal questionnaire, utilizing the …
Authors
Ford AC; Forman D; Bailey AG; Axon ATR; Moayyedi P
Journal
The American Journal of Gastroenterology, Vol. 103, No. 5,
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
May 2008
DOI
10.1111/j.1572-0241.2007.01740.x
ISSN
0002-9270