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EasyGastroenterologyIrritable bowel syndromeuk-plab-1

A 35-year-old woman presents with intermittent abdominal pain, bloating and altered bowel habit over several months. She reports relief of pain after defaecation. There is no weight loss, rectal bleeding, anaemia or family history of colorectal cancer. Examination and baseline blood tests are normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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