Table 2.

Irritable bowel syndrome Rome III criteria

Recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort at least 3 d per month in the last 3 mo (with onset at least 6 mo prior to diagnosis) associated with two or more of the following

Relieved with defecation

Onset associated with a change in frequency of stools

Onset associated with a change in form (appearance) of stools

Adapted from Longstreth et al[40].