Irritable bowel syndrome patients often go without medical care and self-treat

(Health Union) A new national survey by Health Union of more than 1,000 individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) reveals that the condition is difficult to diagnose and often even more difficult to treat. Respondents often found healthcare providers and the public in general lacking in empathy and understanding of the full impact of the disease. Self-treatment often becomes the norm and controlling symptoms difficult.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news