Which of the Following Statements About Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is false?

• A) "Bowel" in IBS refers to the colon.
• B) Symptoms include alternating patterns of diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain.
• C) Excessive fiber in the diet is suspected as a cause.
• D) Stress management is an important part of treatment.

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Definitions:

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