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Title
Epidemiological features of irritable bowel syndrome in a Turkish urban society.
Authors
Celebi, Selman; Acik, Yasemin; Deveci, S Erhan; Bahcecioglu, I Halil; Ayar, Ahmet; Demir, Ali; Durukan, Polat
Abstract
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a widespread functional bowel disorder and its prevalence in Western societies ranges from 3-20%. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of IBS in eastern Turkey, particularly in urban parts of Elazig where 250 000 people live.
Publication
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology, 2004, Vol 19, Issue 7, p738