Irritable Bowel Syndrome Manning criteria
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~Irritable Bowel Syndrome requires
Persistence or recurrence of symptoms of abdominal pain or discomfort for >=3 months Yes No
Two or more of the following symptoms (associated with the abdominal pain or discomfort)
☐Onset of symptoms associated with more frequent stools
☐Onset of symptoms associated with looser stools
☐Symptom improvement with defecation
☐Abdominal bloating/distension
☐Sensation of incomplete stool evacuation >25% of the time
☐Mucous in stools >25% of the time
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Manning criteria

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is part of a group of disorders known as Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDs). Criteria is based upon symptoms as no clear laboratory or other objective structural abnormalities are consistently present.

These criteria are not highly specific or sensitive; but IBS is a diagnosis of exclusion and based upon symptoms.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome requires:

  • Persistence or recurrence of symptoms of abdominal pain or discomfort for >=3 months
  • Two or more of the following symptoms (associated with the abdominal pain or discomfort):

References:

  1. Drossman DA, et al. Identification of subgroups of functional bowel disorders. Gastroenterol International. 1990;3:15.
  2. Talley NJ, Phillips SF, Melton LJ, et al. Diagnostic value of the Manning criteria in irritable bowel syndrome. Gut. 1990;31:77-81.