Stress is considered the number one trigger for IBS, as it disrupts the brain-gut connection and worsens symptoms. Emotional distress can lead to increased stomach pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Quiz
Download Carepatron's free Irritable Bowel Syndrome Quiz to assess knowledge of IBS symptoms, treatment, and management. Ideal for education and clinical use.
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Conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), celiac disease, and colon cancer can present with similar symptoms and may be mistaken for IBS. Accurate diagnosis requires ruling out these conditions through proper testing and clinical evaluation.
A healthcare professional confirms IBS using symptom-based diagnostic criteria like the Rome IV while excluding other conditions through medical history, physical exams, and relevant tests. There is no single test to diagnose IBS definitively.
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