American College of Gastroenterology Monograph on Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

INTRODUCTIONIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most prevalent of the functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs). Current estimates are that IBS affects up to 10–12% of adults in North America [1, 2]. Although it can affect all individuals regardless of age, creed, or gender, IBS is more common