A 28-year-old patient is seen with complaints of diarrhea.Which of the following responses to the history questions would help the primary care physician (PCP) establish the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome?

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The combination of feeling relief after a bowel movement, sometimes being constipated, and not defecating in the middle of the night are all typical symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Therefore, all of the above responses would be helpful in establishing the diagnosis.

A 28-Year-Old Patient Is Seen with Complaints of Diarrhea