25-45M people are affected in the United States. 

⅔ of IBS patients are women

Worldwide, it is estimated that 10-15% of the population has IBS.

Nearly 2,000 patients with IBS reported in a survey by IFFGD that diagnosis of their IBS was typically made 6.6 years after the symptoms began.

Approximately 20 to 40% of all visits to gastroenterologists are due to IBS symptoms.

2.4 and 3.5 million annual physician visits for IBS in the United States alone. 

Among patients about 40% of people have mild IBS, 35% moderate IBS, and 25% severe IBS

IBS is the most common disorder diagnosed by gastroenterologists (doctors who specialize in digestive diseases or disorders) and accounts for up to 12% of total visits to primary care providers.

60 to 70 million people (~ 20% of US population) affected by all digestive diseases

Around 30% of people who experience the symptoms of IBS will consult physicians for their IBS symptoms. 70% of IBS patients don’t consult an MD 

There is 25% less IBS diagnosed in those over 50 years and there is no association with socioeconomic status

IBS affects around 11% of the population globally