ArticleDiseases (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Effects of Sex and Race on Epidemiology and Comorbidities of Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Rome III Era Retrospective Study.
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- Prevalence and Burden of Fatigue Across Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction: Results From the Rome Foundation Global Epidemiology Study.Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent disorder of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) with a negative impact on quality of life and healthcare expenditure. This study aimed to investigate sex-based differences in a large cohort of IBS patients from a multiracial safety-net hospital.
methodsAn electronic query was performed using the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision (ICD-9) coding to identify 740 outpatients with IBS between 1 January 2005 and 30 September 2007. Demographic data and ICD-9 coded comorbidities were extracted from electronic records. Data analysis used descriptive statistics and multiple logistic regression analyses.
resultsComorbid anxiety and depression were significantly more prevalent in female patients (A:24%,
conclusionsSignificant sex-based and racial/ethnic differences were identified related to body mass index (BMI), age, and IBS subtypes in this study. Comorbid mood disorders occurred significantly more frequently in female patients, and risk factors for comorbid depression included female sex, older age, and obesity but not race/ethnicity.
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