| Functional
Bowel Disorders
Functional
bowel disorders (FBDs), such as irritable bowel syndrome
(IBS), dyspepsia, heartburn, constipation and incontinence
affect up to 40 percent of the general population. FBDs
are among the most frequently diagnosed diseases in the
western world. Symptoms include abdominal, anorectal and
pelvic discomfort or pain, bloating, nausea and vomiting,
straining at stools, and loss of control over bowel movements.
Such
symptoms often have dramatic effects on the quality of life
and general well-being of those suffering from FBDs. As
well, the overall economic burden of these diseases is high
for both the individual and for society. For more information,
please visit www.iffgd.com,
The International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal
Disorders.
Research
Goals
Through
our research, we strive to better understand the needs of
patients suffering from FBDs. We aim to explore current
treatment options and the impact of FBD symptoms on the
quality of life of those suffering from it.
Providing
your time will help researchers better understand the symptoms
and quality of life issues faced by FBD sufferers. Although
our survey can not provide you with a diagnosis, it does
offer you the chance to have your symptoms grouped into
several categories using the Rome
II criteria. We ask that you click the "Start Survey"
button below and complete the quesionnaire. Your time would
be greatly appreciated.
Important
Information:
You
require the newest version of Internet
Explorer (6.2), Netscape
(7.2) or Firefox
(1.0.3) to take the survey. If you detect an error or have
questions regarding the
survey, e-mail us at: surveymaster@healthqualityoflife.com
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