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A 34-year-old woman presents with intermittent crampy abdominal pain, bloating and altered bowel habit over 9 months. She reports relief of pain after defaecation and looser stools during episodes. There is no weight loss, rectal bleeding, nocturnal symptoms or family history of colorectal cancer. Basic blood tests and coeliac screen are normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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