Global Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain and alterations in bowel habits. Previous studies show variability in its prevalence according to region and diagnostic criteria used. The objective was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the global prevalence of IBS, considering studies that used Rome III and IV criteria.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted in Scopus, Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, and Scielo through March 2024. Observational studies reporting IBS prevalence using Rome III or IV criteria were included. Studies in specific populations, conference abstracts, and gray literature were excluded. Methodological quality was assessed using Munn's tool for prevalence studies. Me

SUBMITTER: Ballena-Caicedo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12758091 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature