Irritable bowel syndrome

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Spastic colon, functional bowel disorder, IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome Microchapters
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Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Irritable bowel syndrome from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria
Diagnostic Study of Choice
History and Symptoms
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Treatment
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Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
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Case #1
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Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings

Treatment

Medical therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Case Studies

Case #1

Related Chapters

AGA Guidelines for IBS testing