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Are there tests to confirm irritable bowel syndrome?

April 26, 2017confirm irritable bowel syndrome tests

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Are there tests to confirm irritable bowel syndrome?

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There are no tests that confirm the diagnosis of IBS. Laboratory tests, x-rays, and procedures such as colonoscopy are used to rule out other diseases of the bowel. Research is ongoing to find biological markers for IBS.