A 20-year-old engineering student complains of episodes of abdominal discomfort, bloating, and diarrhea. The symptoms usually occur after eating, and pain is frequently relieved with bowel movement. She is on a celiac diet and the episodic symptoms persist. Physical examination and diagnostic tests are negative. Colonoscopy is negative for any abnormalities. This is a history and physical consistent with:

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is characterized by symptoms of abdominal discomfort, bloating, and diarrhea that are often relieved by bowel movements, with no identifiable physical or diagnostic abnormalities, fitting the description provided.

A 20-Year-Old Engineering Student Complains of Episodes of Abdominal Discomfort