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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by a group of symptoms that commonly include abdominal pain, abdominal bloating and changes in the consistency of bowel movements. [1] These symptoms may occur over a long time, sometimes for years. [2]
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The Manning criteria are a diagnostic algorithm used in the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The criteria consist of a list of questions the physician can ask the patient. [ 1 ] The answers are used in a process to produce a diagnostic decision regarding whether the patient can be considered to have IBS.
Inflammatory bowel diseases; Micrograph showing inflammation of the large bowel in a case of inflammatory bowel disease. Colonic biopsy. H&E stain. Specialty: Gastroenterology: Differential diagnosis: Gastroenteritis, irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease: Frequency: 11.2 million worldwide (2015) [1] Deaths: 47,400 worldwide (2015) [2]
To qualify for this diagnosis, patients must meet the Rome diagnostic criteria for functional constipation or irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). [31] Furthermore, 2 of the following 3 tests must show abnormal results: balloon expulsion test, anorectal manometry or anal surface electromyography, or imaging (e.g. defecography). [31]
[2] [3] Patients either view online patient education programs and materials in a medical office or from their homes or other remote locations with Internet access. Content may include interactive features such as quizzes, live question and answer sessions (in moderated web seminars), and the ability to complete and submit forms.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can cause many abdominal issues such as symptoms of constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating, and abdominal pain. IBS can be stress-induced and flare-ups are associated with bouts of stress. The gut-brain axis may explain this.
Bloating, flatus, and other symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome occur in 41% of people in remission. [10] Perianal involvement occurs in 18–43% of cases, more frequently if the colon and rectum are inflamed, and can cause fistulas, skin tags, hemorrhoids, fissures, ulcers, and strictures. [11]