For several years,Corey has sufferered from intermittent abdominal pain along with bouts of diarrhea and constipation.According to Corey,his "bad guts" worsen whenever he is "stressed out" or eats certain foods,especially raw fruit and baked beans.His doctor has determined that his intestinal tract is not inflamed.Based on this information,Corey probably has ________.
A)ulcerative colitis
B)irritable bowel syndrome
C)Crohn's disease
D)gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

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Corey's symptoms (intermittent abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation) that worsen with stress and certain foods (raw fruit, baked beans) are consistent with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which is characterized by abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits without inflammation or structural abnormality. The other options (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, GERD) are not likely because ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are types of inflammatory bowel disease that cause more severe symptoms and require medication to manage, while GERD typically causes heartburn and acid reflux symptoms.

For Several Years,Corey Has Sufferered from Intermittent Abdominal Pain Along