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Is irritable bowel syndrome diagnosed at the first visit to the doctor?

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IBS definition: Ibs is a generic term, not a pinpoint diagnosis, for people with vague GI symptoms with no discernible cause, and not one i personally use.It's a diagnosis of exclusion and convenience, so being tagged with it with one visit may not be ideal.If there's no absolute diagnosis, and your defined as having ibs, eat a broad diet with fibre, drink plenty of water, and add yogurt to diet. Good luck.

Answered 6/10/2014

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