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EasyGIIrritable bowel syndromeuk-plab-1

A 26-year-old woman presents with recurrent episodes of abdominal cramping pain associated with bloating and alternating diarrhoea and constipation for over 6 months. Symptoms improve after defaecation. She has no weight loss, rectal bleeding or nocturnal symptoms. Basic blood tests including coeliac screen are normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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