The presence of which diagnostic criteria are used to confirm the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? (select all that apply.)
a. Abdominal pain that increases with defe-cation
b. Abdominal pain with a change in stool consistency
c. Mucorrhea
d. Clay colored stools that float
e. Bloating
B, C, E
Diagnosis of IBS is based on clinical manifestations and ruling out the presence of organic bowel disease. Diagnostic criteria include abdominal pain with a change in stool consistency, mucus in the stool (mucorrhea), and abdominal bloating. IBS pain is relieved with defecation; clay colored stools are associated with problems with the gallbladder.
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