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The [[American Gastroenterological Association]] has published a set of guidelines for tests which physicians should perform prior to diagnosing [[Irritable Bowel Syndrome]].<ref name="YAWN_2001">{{cite journal |author=Yawn BP, Lydick E, Locke GR, Wollan PC, Bertram SL, Kurland MJ |title=Do published guidelines for evaluation of irritable bowel syndrome reflect practice? |journal=BMC gastroenterology |volume=1 |issue= |pages=11 |year=2001 |pmid=11701092 |doi=}}</ref> These tests are meant to exclude other causes, such as infection and colon cancer. | The [[American Gastroenterological Association]] has published a set of guidelines for tests which physicians should perform prior to diagnosing [[Irritable Bowel Syndrome]].<ref name="YAWN_2001">{{cite journal |author=Yawn BP, Lydick E, Locke GR, Wollan PC, Bertram SL, Kurland MJ |title=Do published guidelines for evaluation of irritable bowel syndrome reflect practice? |journal=BMC gastroenterology |volume=1 |issue= |pages=11 |year=2001 |pmid=11701092 |doi=}}</ref> These tests are meant to exclude other causes, such as infection and colon cancer. | ||
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Revision as of 15:09, 6 February 2013
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
The American Gastroenterological Association has published a set of guidelines for tests which physicians should perform prior to diagnosing Irritable Bowel Syndrome.[1] These tests are meant to exclude other causes, such as infection and colon cancer.
American Gastroenterological Association Guidelines for Diagnosis of IBS
- History and physical examination
- Diagnostic testing
- CBC
- Chemistry panel
- Sedimentation rate
- Stool for O & P
- Stool for occult blood
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- IF > 50, colonoscopy or barium enema and sigmoidoscopy
- For diarrhea predominant:
- Small bowel radiograph
- Lactose/dextrose H2 breathing test
- For constipation predominant:
- Fiber trial
- For pain predominant:
- Plain film of abdomen