Prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome in a multi‐ethnic Asian population

Rajendra, Shanmugarajah; Alahuddin, S.

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2036.2004.01891.x

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“…This study was done as door to door survey using random sampling. The prevalence of IBS in both the above community based study was not only much lower than that reported from the Western countries; but also much lower than community based studies from other Asian countries like Taiwan (22.1% by Rome II criteria),17 China (11.5% by Manning criteria),18 Singapore (8.6% by Rome II criteria),9 Malaysia (15.6% by Rome II criteria),19 Bangladesh (8.5% by Rome II criteria),20 Pakistan (14% by Rome II criteria),21 Turkey (10.2% by Rome II criteria),22 Korea (6.6% by Rome II criteria)23 and Japan (9.8% by Rome II criteria) 10…”

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confidence: 54%

Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Community Based Study From Northern India

Makharia¹,

Verma²,

Amarchand³

et al. 2011

J Neurogastroenterol Motil

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Background/AimsThe prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) varies from 4% to 20% in different Asian nations. Prevalence of IBS in native North Indian community is not known.MethodsBetween November 2008 to December 2009, we estimated the prevalence of IBS in a rural community of Ballabgarh block, located in Haryana state. A structured questionnaire based on Rome III module was used to collect symptoms related to IBS from all the participants in a door to door survey. A Rome III criterion was used for diagnosis of IBS. IBS was further classified based on predominance of symptoms as constipation predominant, diarrhea predominant, mixed and unspecified based on Rome III module.ResultsThere were 4,767 participants (mean age 34.6 ± 10.8, males 50%). Overall, 555 (11.6%; 95% CI, 10.7-12.5) had constipation, 542 (11.4%; 95% CI, 10.5-12.3) diarrhea and 823 (17.3%; 95% CI, 16.2-18.4) abdominal pain. The overall prevalence of IBS was 4% (95% CI, 3.5-4.6). The prevalence of constipation predominant IBS was 0.3% (95% CI, 0.16-0.49), diarrhea predominant IBS 1.5% (95% CI, 1.18-1.90), mixed IBS 1.7% (95% CI, 1.35-2.11) and unsubtyped IBS 0.5% (95% CI, 0.32-0.75). The prevalence of IBS was significantly higher in females compared with males (4.8% vs 3.2%, P = 0.008). However, there was no significant difference between males and females in the prevalence of different subtypes of IBS. The prevalence increased with age.ConclusionsThe prevalence of IBS in a North Indian community is 4%. IBS poses a significant burden on the rural adults.

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Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Community Based Study From Northern India

Makharia¹,

Verma²,

Amarchand³

et al. 2011

J Neurogastroenterol Motil

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“…This has been highlighted in a local clinical study report using probiotics dairy drinks for constipation [37]. Even though there were several studies on the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), specifically constipation-predominant IBS has been published in Malaysia [38–40]; however, to the best of our knowledge, there is no published study about the reported prevalence rate of functional constipation among Malaysians.…”

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The Prevalence and Symptoms Characteristic of Functional Constipation Using Rome III Diagnostic Criteria among Tertiary Education Students

et al. 2016

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Background and AimsFunctional constipation is very common with heterogeneous symptoms that have substantial impact on patient quality of life as well as medical resources which are rarely reported as life-threatening. The aim of this study is to examine the prevalence and symptoms characteristic of functional constipation (FC) by using Rome III diagnostic criteria among tertiary education students with an intention to introduce treatment in the future.MethodsDemographic, socio-economics characteristics and symptoms of FC using the Rome III criteria were sought using a questionnaire administered to Malaysian students in a tertiary education setting. Other data obtained were the general health status, lifestyle factors and anthropometric measurements. Using a simple random sampling method, a total of 1662 students were recruited in the study with a response rate of 95.0%. Sampled data are presented as frequency and percentage and stratified accordingly into categories for Chi-square analysis.ResultsThe prevalence of functional constipation among the students was 16.2%, with a significantly higher prevalence among women (17.4%) than men (12.5%). Hard or lumpy stool, incomplete evacuation, anorectal obstruction and straining were reported as the commonest symptoms experienced. Type 3 was the most frequent stool consistency experienced among the constipated individuals (35.2%). Only 4.4% of individuals reported having less than three defecations per week. Using univariable analysis, FC was significantly associated with sex (odds ratio: 1.48, 95% CI: 1.06–2.06) and age group (odds ratio: 1.34, 95% CI: 1.01–1.79) with P value < 0.05 significance level. In multivariate logistic regression analysis, only sex was found significantly associated with FC (adjusted odds ratio: 1.53, 95% CI: 1.08–2.17, P < 0.05).ConclusionsBased on the prevalence rate, constipation is a common problem among tertiary education students (16.2%), with significantly more prevalence among the female respondents. Early detection of symptoms and further intervention studies focusing on treatment recommendation in improving the symptoms are essential.

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“…In an evaluation presented by Manning, prevalence based on Rome I or Rome II criteria ranged from 2.3 to 22% [21][22][23][24]. Furthermore, we recently reported that the prevalence of IBS in subjects who underwent general medical check-ups was 4.8% (Rome III criteria) [25].…”

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Like Symptoms in Ulcerative Colitis Patients in Clinical Remission: Association with Residual Colonic Inflammation

et al. 2018

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Ulcerative colitis (UC) patients in clinical remission often experience irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)-like symptoms. The prevalence rate of UC patients meeting the definition of IBS, such as shown by the Rome criteria, is significantly higher in those without ongoing clinical activity as compared to healthy controls. Several studies have investigated residual low-grade inflammation found in colonic mucosa of quiescent UC patients and its association with development of IBS-like symptoms. In these patients, residual colonic inflammation was evaluated using endoscopy and histology findings, as well as fecal calprotectin level and shown to not be simply associated with the presence of IBS-like symptoms in UC patients in clinical remission. However, these results are limited by the low number of related investigations conducted. Additional appropriately designed studies are necessary to confirm the relationship of low-grade colonic inflammation with IBS-like symptoms associated with UC.

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Prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome in a multi‐ethnic Asian population

Cited by 45 publications

References 12 publications

Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Community Based Study From Northern India

Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Community Based Study From Northern India

The Prevalence and Symptoms Characteristic of Functional Constipation Using Rome III Diagnostic Criteria among Tertiary Education Students

Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Like Symptoms in Ulcerative Colitis Patients in Clinical Remission: Association with Residual Colonic Inflammation

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