Disparities in Healthcare Seeking and Physician Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Results from a US Survey

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Christopher V. Almario · Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Jingwen Liu · Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (United States)

Carolyn S. Higgins · Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (United States)

Niha Yerneni · Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (United States)

Mena Boules · Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (United States)

William D. Chey · University of Michigan

Lin Chang

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Among respondents meeting Rome IV IBS criteria, significant sex and racial disparities in healthcare-seeking behavior and HCP-based IBS diagnosis rates were observed. Further research is needed to understand the reasons underlying these disparities and implications on patient care and health outcomes.

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Gastrointestinal motility and disorders Celiac Disease Research and Management Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Published in: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology

DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2026.03.008

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Disparities in Healthcare Seeking and Physician Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Results from a US Survey

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