The CDC states that IBS is the most common of all functional bowel disorders, as it affects a whopping 20% of the population in the United States. It is also on eof the tope 10 reasons for doctor visits and is the most common of all gastrointestinal diagnosis. The sufferers are just under 70% females, and there is an estimated 8 billion dollars direct medical costs. The patients have a huge amount of time lost from activities due to IBs, and these patients have more doctor visits for gastro and...