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Is the only way to diagnose irritable bowel syndrome colonoscopy?
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Not really: Irritable bowel is often a diagnosis of exclusion. Colonoscopy is one of the test and is used to rule out other colonic pathology.
Answered 11/19/2017
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History & Physical: A proper history and physical is usually enough alone to diagnosis ibs. That being said blood work, imaging and endoscopy can be utilized selectively to exclude other possibilities.
Answered 11/19/2017
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