Irritable bowel syndrome

Question 1

Following for at least 6 months (ABC)
[…] pain, and/or
[…], and/or
[…] in […] […]

Answer 1

Following for at least 6 months
Abdominal pain, and/or
Bloating, and/or
Change in bowel habit

Question 2

IBS relieved by

Answer 2

defecation

Question 3

Red flags

Answer 3

rectal bleeding
unexplained/unintentional weight loss
family history of bowel or ovarian cancer
onset after 60 years of age

Question 4

Suggested investigations

Answer 4

FBC
ESR/CRP
Coeliac disease screen