This is the alternative statistic that was given by the Mayo Clinic “As many as 1 in 5 American adults have signs and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, less than 1 in 5 who has symptoms seek medical help. Yet it's important to see your doctor if you have a persistent change in bowel habits or if you have any other signs or symptoms of IBS because these may indicate a more serious condition, such as colon cancer.” That statement alone leads patience to be afraid to seek treatment as well as encourages patients to come get checked during their check up office visits. Personally I know that after dealing with this condition I encourage every young male or female experiencing any of the symptoms laid out by any medical research study included
