New Recommendations Discussed for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A key outcome of the evidence-based analysis, according to Brandt, is confirmation that IBS is a "distinct clinical entity and that it is not a specifically psychological disorder."
Toward a Positive and Comprehensive Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The Clinical Presentation of IBS The diagnosis of IBS is determined by certain symptom clusters that "breed true" as a distinct clinical entity. The evidence for and features of these specific symptoms are discussed below.