INFOGRAPHIC IBS revised41115C

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal (GI)
disorder that is associated with abdominal pain or discomfort and
altered bowel habits, including diarrhea and/or constipation. Up to
40 percent of all visits to gastroenterologists are due to IBS
symptoms1.
IBS affects
40,000,000
Women
million Americans
2
are approximately
3 times
more likely to suffer from IBS
than men1
IBS is one of the most challenging
gastrointestinal disorders to diagnose3,4
<
45
years old
Most often found in patients
younger than age 455
Delayed Diagnosis Highly Frustrating for Patients
Traditionally, patients with IBS have had to endure years of:
frustration
costly, invasive medical tests
and consult multiple healthcare providers to determine the cause of their symptoms6,7
5
years
Diagnosis takes an average of five years, and patients typically
consult with more than four healthcare providers7
Among 40 million Americans, up to 70%
of people with IBS do not consult their healthcare provider
regarding their symptoms, meaning many patients living with IBS
are undiagnosed7
New Blood Test Changes How IBS Is Diagnosed, Sparing Patients Years of Uncertainty
IBSc h e k ™ is a new, simple blood test that allows doctors
to quickly and reliably diagnose IBS within 24 hours.
The test was developed based on a recent discovery that confirms for the first time that IBS can be caused by an infection. IBSc h e k ™ tests for two antibodies in the blood (called
biomarkers) - anti-CdtB and anti-vinculin - that are the result
of food poisoning. Until now, it has been unknown whether or
not there is a natural cause of IBS.
IBSc h e k ™ uniquely addresses the needs of IBS patients with GI
discomfort by either confirming an IBS diagnosis, or potentially
eliminating it as a cause of symptoms.
For more information visit http://www.IBSc h e k .com.
Test validated by statistically significant data from:
180
2,681
center, large-scale,
randomized clinical trial of
patients
Common IBS Symptoms
9
Heartburn
Pain or discomfort in the abdomen
Bloating
Change in your bowel habits resulting in
chronic diarrhea, constipation or both
Nausea, gas
If you are experiencing symptoms, speak with
your doctor about getting tested.
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