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What is the minimum duration of abdominal discomfort or pain associated with altered bowel habits required for a diagnosis of IBS?
What is the minimum duration of abdominal discomfort or pain associated with altered bowel habits required for a diagnosis of IBS?
- 2 weeks/month
- 1 day/month
- 3 days/month (correct)
- 1 week/month
What is the worldwide prevalence of IBS?
What is the worldwide prevalence of IBS?
- 5%
- 15%
- 11% (correct)
- 20%
Which of the following is a risk factor for IBS?
Which of the following is a risk factor for IBS?
- Regular exercise
- Younger age
- Family history (correct)
- Male gender
What is the primary distinguishing feature of IBS with constipation (IBS-C)?
What is the primary distinguishing feature of IBS with constipation (IBS-C)?
Which of the following is a psychological factor contributing to the development of IBS?
Which of the following is a psychological factor contributing to the development of IBS?
What is the age range in which IBS is most commonly diagnosed?
What is the age range in which IBS is most commonly diagnosed?
What is the primary method of diagnosing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
What is the primary method of diagnosing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
What is the purpose of stool studies in the diagnosis of IBS?
What is the purpose of stool studies in the diagnosis of IBS?
What is the significance of alarm features in the diagnosis of IBS?
What is the significance of alarm features in the diagnosis of IBS?
What is the Bristol Stool Chart used for in the diagnosis of IBS?
What is the Bristol Stool Chart used for in the diagnosis of IBS?
What is the purpose of the IBS Severity score?
What is the purpose of the IBS Severity score?
What is the management approach for patients with IBS who have normal initial investigations and no alarm features?
What is the management approach for patients with IBS who have normal initial investigations and no alarm features?
What is the primary site of inflammation in ulcerative colitis?
What is the primary site of inflammation in ulcerative colitis?
What is the most common age group affected by ulcerative colitis?
What is the most common age group affected by ulcerative colitis?
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing ulcerative colitis?
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing ulcerative colitis?
What is the most common extraintestinal manifestation of ulcerative colitis?
What is the most common extraintestinal manifestation of ulcerative colitis?
What is the characteristic abdominal pain pattern in ulcerative colitis?
What is the characteristic abdominal pain pattern in ulcerative colitis?
What is the association between smoking and ulcerative colitis?
What is the association between smoking and ulcerative colitis?
