Question

A 35-year-old man presents with typical IBS‑D symptoms for 9 months and negative basic labs. Which testing approach is supported?

Accepted Answer

Positive diagnostic strategy with limited testing; no exhaustive exclusion

Answer

Full colonoscopy with biopsies for all

Answer

Celiac serology is unnecessary

Answer

CT abdomen routinely

Answer

Stool cultures and ova/parasites in all IBS cases

Practice question

A 35-year-old man presents with typical IBS‑D symptoms for 9 months and negative basic labs. Which testing approach is supported?