For the 30 to 45 million Americans living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the need to be understood by those closest to them often goes unfulfilled. Stigma surrounding bowel symptoms keeps many with IBS from talking openly about their condition with family and friends, employers, and even health care providers, and may prevent those affected from obtaining a diagnosis and receiving appropriate care. “While common, IBS continues to be a severely misunderstood condition,” said Ceciel T. Rooker, President of the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD). “And patients often suffer…
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