Abstract:Introduction: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) represents a real public health problem. It is a very common gastrointestinal disorder which has significant impact on the quality of life of patients. The aim of this study is to determine the frequency of irritable bowel syndrome according to the criteria of Rome III and to identify the determining factors. Methods: We carried out a prospective cross-sectional observational study with a descriptive aim among students of the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Marr… Show more
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