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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort, and altered bowel habit. How much do you know about it? We're guessing that you'll get no more than 8 of 11 correct.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

What does IBS stand for?

Having IBS means only having stomach pain

\\* IBS affects between 25 and 45 million people in the United States. About 2 in 3 IBS sufferers are female. About 1 in 3 IBS sufferers are male. IBS affects people of all ages, even children.

IBS affects less than 20 million people in the U.S.

Worldwide it’s estimated that 10-15% of the population has IBS.

Worldwide IBS affects between 20 and 25% of the population

Most persons with IBS are under the age of 50. But many older adults suffer as well.

Most people with IBS are under the age of 50

\\* The exact cause of IBS is not known. Symptoms may result from a disturbance in the way the gut, brain, and nervous system interact. This can cause changes in normal bowel movement and sensation.

Doctors know the exact cause of IBS

Stress does not cause IBS. However, because of the connection between the brain and the gut, stress can worsen or trigger symptoms.

Stress is the number 1 cause of IBS.

IBS is unpredictable. Symptoms vary and are sometimes contradictory. Diarrhea can alternate with constipation. Long-term symptoms can disrupt personal and professional activities, and limit individual potential.

IBS and its symptoms are predictable for most people.

Approximately 20 to 40% of all visits to gastroenterologists are due to IBS symptoms. For those with IBS an additional burden comes from living in a society where the word “bowel” may scarcely be spoken. Individuals must cope with multiple symptoms that a

What percentage of gastroenterologists visits are due to IBS

IBS is easy to diagnose, if you have it you know.

The Rome Criteria is a classification system that applies lists of symptoms and criteria generally agreed upon by experts to diagnosis a functional gastrointestinal disorder, such as IBS. These symptom-based criteria are modified at times as new knowledge

Rome Criteria in relation to IBS refers to where it was first discovered. (Rome, Italy in 1923)

IBS-C, IBS-D, IBS-MIBS with constipation (IBS-C): Most of your poop is hard and lumpy.
IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D): Most of your poop is loose and watery.
IBS with mixed bowel habits (IBS-M): You have both hard and lumpy bowel movements and loose and watery

It’s a fact that there are FOUR different types of IBS, they are…

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What's IBS?

Some Lucky Guesses Here!

You are an IBS Padawan. Never underestimate the power of the bowels. Learn more about IBS and a groundbreaking diagnosis treatment at KissYourIBSgoodbye.com

Young Jedi Needs Training!

You know about IBS, but you probably shouldn't brag about your knowledge base. Hit the books, study a bit, and try again. Learn more about IBS and a groundbreaking diagnosis treatment at KissYourIBSgoodbye.com

You've Heard of IBS, But Probably Skipped That Day in Class.

You Know Just Enough to Lose IBS Trivia Night!

Nice job...more than 50% right, not great, but you've got some IBS know how. Learn more about IBS and a groundbreaking diagnosis treatment at KissYourIBSgoodbye.com

50-60%! Still an F In School, Even With The Curve.

Good job. If you know this much you might suffer from IBS or know someone who does. If you do, there's help out there. It's called IBS-80, learn more about IBS and IBS-80 a groundbreaking diagnosis treatment at KissYourIBSgoodbye.com

HMMM, You've Got Some Knowledge. Do You Have IBS?

Wow, you know enough about IBS to be a TV doctor! Great job. If you know this much you might suffer from IBS or know someone who does. If you do, there's help out there. It's called IBS-80, learn more about IBS and IBS-80 a groundbreaking diagnosis treatment at KissYourIBSgoodbye.com

Great Job! Dr McDreamy Would Be Proud of You Too

So close, but yet so far! We're proud of you, but we bet you feel like you could do better. If you know this much you might suffer from IBS or know someone who does. If you do, there's help out there. It's called IBS-80, learn more about IBS and IBS-80 a groundbreaking diagnosis treatment at KissYourIBSgoodbye.com

Hang in There!

Wow, you are a doctor or maybe you should be! Great job. If you know this much because you suffer from IBS, there's help out there. It's called IBS-80, learn more about IBS and IBS-80 a groundbreaking diagnosis treatment at KissYourIBSgoodbye.com

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The Ultimate IBS Quiz. 11 Questions To Test Your Brain & Bowels!

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