Prevalence and Associated Factors of Bloating: Results From the Rome Foundation Global Epidemiology Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background & aims

Bloating is a common symptom in the general population and among disorders of gut-brain interaction, although its prevalence has not been well characterized. The aim of this study was to report the prevalence of bloating as a symptom in the worldwide population and to identify factors associated with this symptom in the general population.

Methods

Rome Foundation Global Epidemiology Study internet survey data were analyzed. After excluding respondents with potential organic causes of bowel symptoms, the current analysis included 51,425 individuals in 26 countries. Data included diet, medical history, quality of life, and Rome IV diagnostic questions. Presence of bloating was defined as experiencing bloating at least once per week for the last 3 months. Desc

SUBMITTER: Ballou S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10527500 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature