Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	117254
Country	Hungary

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome in Southeast Hungary: Impact of Rome III and Rome IV criteria
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Georgina Ollé, Krisztina Helle, Orsolya Inczefi, Richard Róka, Martin Kovács, Marina Youssef and András Rosztóczy
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Georgina Ollé, MD, Department of Internal Medicine, Center for Gastroenterology, University of Szeged, Kálvária Sgt.57, Szeged 6725, Csongrád-Csanád, Hungary. ginaolle1@gmail.com
Key Words	Irritable bowel syndrome; Rome criteria; Prevalence; Psychiatric comorbidity; Functional gastrointestinal disorders; Hungary
Core Tip	This study reveals how diagnostic criteria and population context significantly influence irritable bowel syndrome prevalence estimates. The Rome IV criteria yield lower rates than Rome III, and psychiatric comorbidity significantly increases disease burden. Although chronic illnesses demonstrate limited impact, trends suggest a role for gut-brain axis dysregulation. These findings emphasize the significance of integrated care and nuanced epidemiological approaches to functional gastrointestinal disorders.
Citation	Ollé G, Helle K, Inczefi O, Róka R, Kovács M, Youssef M, Rosztóczy A. Prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome in southeast Hungary: Impact of Rome III and Rome IV criteria. World J Gastroenterol 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-03 02:11
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-03 02:12
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-15 07:29
Return for Revision	2026-01-15 07:29
Revised	2026-01-27 18:07
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-04-08 02:41
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-08 09:22
Articles in Press	2026-04-08 09:22
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ISSN	1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
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