IBS Myths and Facts

Medically Reviewed by Jabeen Begum, MD on August 28, 2023
Question 1/12

Irritable bowel syndrome is most common among …

  • Men
  • Women
Question 2/12

What percentage of Americans have IBS?

  • 1%-5%
  • 10%-20%
  • 25%-35%
Question 3/12

IBS and inflammatory bowel disease are different names for the same condition.

  • True
  • False
Question 4/12

You can get IBS from something you ate.

  • True
  • False
Question 5/12

What causes IBS?

  • Stress and depression
  • A bad diet
  • It's not known
Question 6/12

A doctor will give you a test to see if you have IBS.

  • True
  • False
Question 7/12

There are __ types of IBS.

  • 1
  • 2
  • 4
Question 8/12

Which is more likely to help with IBS symptoms?

  • Carbs
  • Protein
  • Fiber
Question 9/12

If you have IBS, you're more likely to get colon cancer.

  • True
  • False
Question 10/12

For people with IBS, fruits and vegetables can make symptoms worse.

  • True
  • False
Question 11/12

What percentage of folks with IBS in the U.S. also have celiac disease?

  • Less Than 1%
  • About 20%
  • About 50%
Question 12/12

Food allergies trigger IBS.

  • True
  • False