Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

IBS diagnostic guidelines include changes in bowel habits, changes in stool characteristics, and the presence of flatulence.

1. Changes in bowel habits

may occur due to bowel motility disorders, including diarrhea, constipation, or alternating constipation with diarrhea. If the above symptoms persist, they can help diagnose the disease.

2. Changes in stool characteristics

may occur when constipation occurs. The presence of watery stools or soft stools may help diagnose the disease.

3. The

presence of flatulence.