The epidemiology of irritable bowel syndrome in Denmark. A population-based survey in adults ≤50 years of age
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The epidemiology of irritable bowel syndrome in Denmark. A population-based survey in adults ≤50 years of age. / Krogsgaard, Laura Rindom; Engsbro, Anne Line; Bytzer, Peter.
In: Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, Vol. 48, No. 5, 05.2013, p. 523-9.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - The epidemiology of irritable bowel syndrome in Denmark. A population-based survey in adults ≤50 years of age
AU - Krogsgaard, Laura Rindom
AU - Engsbro, Anne Line
AU - Bytzer, Peter
PY - 2013/5
Y1 - 2013/5
N2 - OBJECTIVE: Our aims were to investigate the prevalence and subtype distribution of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) according to the Rome III criteria in Denmark, to describe the difference in symptom reporting between those with gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms not fulfilling Rome III for IBS compared to those classified as IBS, and furthermore to describe the proportion of consulters and formally diagnosed subjects.MATERIAL AND METHODS: A web-based survey was carried out in January 2010. Questionnaires were emailed to a web panel (n = 19,567) representative of the general Danish population aged 18-50 years on gender, age, and geography. IBS and subtypes were estimated by the Rome III criteria.RESULTS: Of 6112 responders, 979 (16%) fulfilled the Rome III criteria for IBS and had no organic diagnosis likely to explain their symptoms. Subtypes were: mixed IBS 36%, IBS with diarrhea 33%, IBS with constipation 18%, and unsubtyped IBS 11%. Those with GI symptoms, not fulfilling Rome III for IBS, had symptoms very similar to those classified as IBS, but symptoms were less frequent and of shorter duration. Of IBS subjects, 180/978 (18.4%) had consulted a doctor for GI symptoms within the past 3 months, but only 7.9% were diagnosed with IBS.CONCLUSION: Symptoms compatible with IBS according to Rome III are highly prevalent in Denmark. A high proportion of sufferers are undiagnosed.
AB - OBJECTIVE: Our aims were to investigate the prevalence and subtype distribution of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) according to the Rome III criteria in Denmark, to describe the difference in symptom reporting between those with gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms not fulfilling Rome III for IBS compared to those classified as IBS, and furthermore to describe the proportion of consulters and formally diagnosed subjects.MATERIAL AND METHODS: A web-based survey was carried out in January 2010. Questionnaires were emailed to a web panel (n = 19,567) representative of the general Danish population aged 18-50 years on gender, age, and geography. IBS and subtypes were estimated by the Rome III criteria.RESULTS: Of 6112 responders, 979 (16%) fulfilled the Rome III criteria for IBS and had no organic diagnosis likely to explain their symptoms. Subtypes were: mixed IBS 36%, IBS with diarrhea 33%, IBS with constipation 18%, and unsubtyped IBS 11%. Those with GI symptoms, not fulfilling Rome III for IBS, had symptoms very similar to those classified as IBS, but symptoms were less frequent and of shorter duration. Of IBS subjects, 180/978 (18.4%) had consulted a doctor for GI symptoms within the past 3 months, but only 7.9% were diagnosed with IBS.CONCLUSION: Symptoms compatible with IBS according to Rome III are highly prevalent in Denmark. A high proportion of sufferers are undiagnosed.
KW - Adolescent
KW - Adult
KW - Denmark
KW - Female
KW - Health Surveys
KW - Humans
KW - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
KW - Male
KW - Middle Aged
KW - Prevalence
KW - Questionnaires
KW - Young Adult
U2 - 10.3109/00365521.2013.775328
DO - 10.3109/00365521.2013.775328
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 23506174
VL - 48
SP - 523
EP - 529
JO - Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology. Supplement
JF - Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology. Supplement
SN - 0085-5928
IS - 5
ER -
ID: 120841795