A patient reports a 6-month history of daily episodes of recurrent, crampy abdominal pain followed by diarrhea that usually relieves the pain. The patient undergoes a colonoscopy, for which the findings are normal. What will the provider discuss with the patient?

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The symptoms and normal colonoscopy findings suggest irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Keeping a food, stress, and symptom diary can help identify triggers and manage IBS effectively.

A Patient Reports a 6-Month History of Daily Episodes of Recurrent