Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder of the lower GI tract which includes which of the following symptoms?
A. blood in the stool
B. mucus in the stool
C. abd pain and bloating
D. altered bowel habits with diarrhea alternating with constipation
Ans:
B. mucus in the stool
C. abd pain and bloating
D. altered bowel habits with diarrhea alternating with constipation
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