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Irritable bowel syndrome

A cost-effective approach for primary care physicians

, MD
Pages 215-226 | Published online: 30 Jun 2015
 

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Irritable bowel syndrome can be a perplexing disorder for both patient and physician. A costly workup may seem to be the only way to sort through the often confusing array of gastrointestinal symptoms and psychological factors. However, the key to cost-effective management is identification of the characteristic symptom pattern. Dr Harris proposes a straightforward approach to evaluation and treatment based on the use of positive diagnostic criteria.

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