Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

A specific test for IBS is not available. Diagnostic test are performed to rule out causes other than IBS. A proper medical history of the patient is taken; this is followed by a physical examination.

Examination of blood and stool

Imaging modalities like

Sigmoidoscopy & colonoscopy especially in over 50 years age group to rule out cancerous lesions
X-ray studies - of the abdomen are performed. - a double-contrast barium enema

Thyroid function test

Psychiatric evaluation may be required at times

Gynaecologic examination

References:

Cecil Medicine, 23rd Ed.

Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17^TH Edition

5 million in the USA 1987 (Digestive diseases in the United States: Epidemiology and Impact � NIH Publication No. 94-1447, US Government Printing Office, 1994

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