A 28-year-old woman presents with recurrent abdominal pain relieved by defecation and associated with a change in stool form. She reports symptoms at ...

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A 28-year-old woman presents with recurrent abdominal pain relieved by defecation and associated with a change in stool form. She reports symptoms at least one day per week for the last 4 months, without weight loss or bleeding. Labs and colonoscopy are normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Lactose intolerance

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Celiac disease

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Inflammatory bowel disease

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Irritable bowel syndrome

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Colon cancer

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Irritable Bowel Syndrome

A 28-year-old woman presents with recurrent abdominal pain relieved by defecation and associated with a change in stool form. She reports symptoms at least one day per week for the last 4 months, without weight loss or bleeding. Labs and colonoscopy are normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?