Demographic features and high prevalence of celiac disease in patients with irritable bowel syndrome in Khoram Abad, Lorestan

ABSTRACT

Background: many patients with irritable bowel syndrome [IBS] may have undiagnosed celiac disease [CD]. Diagnosis of CD is important because early diagnosis can prevent serious complications. The purpose of this study was to investigate the demographic features and prevalence of CD in patients with IBS in Khoram Abad, Lorestan