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IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) significantly impacts patients' quality of life and finances, with the economic burden in the United States exceeding one billion dollars annually due to lost productivity, medical costs, and treatment expenses.
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IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME Statistics Approximately 40–60% experience comorbid psychological disorders, such as depression or anxiety Prevalence rates in North America have
been reported as approximately 12% symptoms occur more often in patients less than 50
years of age Potential Causes People exposed to stressful events, especially in childhood, tend to have more symptoms of IBS Oversensitive nerves in your gut Genetics & a family history of IBS The exact cause is unknown,
could be a combination of: Treatment A combination of treatments may be needed There is no cure; approaches
to treatment are diverse The low-FODMAP diet has also been examined in patients with IBS and found to result in improved abdominal and bowel symptoms in some patients Antidepressant medications can reduce symptoms and assist with the mental health aspect of living with IBS Doctors recommend mind-body therapies, diet modification, exercise, and other complementary and alternative approaches There are therapeutic options for relieving abdominal pain in IBS patients Stress increase IBS symptoms so treatments can include lifestyle changes in order to reduce it Impacts Negative impact on financial resources
of patients and society at large A lot of resources is used for patients with IBS A lot of money is spent on pain treatments Reduces patients’ quality of life Many patients experience difficulties and problems with their healthcare encounters "Fiscal estimates of lost productivity, lost leisure time, and IBS management exceed one billion dollars in the United States" Large medical bills Lost productivity Extreme amounts of pain
