A patient reports a decrease in the frequency of stools and asks about treatment for constipation. Which findings are part of the Rome IV criteria for diagnosing constipation? (Select all that apply.)
A) Feeling of incomplete evacuation
B) Fewer than 5 stools per week
C) Hard or lumpy stools
D) Presence of irritable bowel syndrome
E) Symptoms present for 3 months

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The Answer is A, C, E

A Patient Reports a Decrease in the Frequency of Stools