Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diagnosis (IBS) | Medical Algorithm

Are you evaluating a patient with irritable bowel syndrome?

Yes

Age of the patient

years

Has the patient been symptomatic for less than 6 months?

Yes

Does/Has the patient?

• have a family history of colon cancer?

Yes

• have anemia?

Yes

• have rectal bleeding?

Yes

• have a history of recent antibiotic therapy?

Yes

• had unexplained weight loss?

Yes

• have nocturnal symptoms?

Yes

• responded to appropriate therapy?

Yes

• psychological impairment because of the IBS?

Yes

• significant disability or impaired quality of life because of the IBS?

Yes

Has the patient been adherent with therapy?

Yes

Do you have any uncertainty about the diagnosis?

Yes

Evaluation

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Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Specialty

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ICD-10

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | Warning Signs for Gastroenterologist Referral

Purpose: To determine if a patient with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) should be referred to a gastroenterologist.