All are diagnostic criteria for irritable bowel syndrome except:
The diagnostic criteria for irritable bowel syndrome is - Recurrent abdominal pain or discomfo for at least 3 days per month associated with > 2 or more of the following features - Pain improvement with defecation Onset with change in form / appearance of stool Onset with change in frequency of stool Nocturnal diarrhea or pain is not a feature of irritable bowel syndrome and is seen with Diabetic neuropathy. Bleeding is also not a feature. ROME CRITERIA FOR DIAGNOSIS OF IBS
Malabsorbtion Syndrome
Pain improves with defection
Nocturnal episodes of colicky pain
Onset associated with change in frequency of stool
Onset associated with change in appearance / form of stool
Nocturnal episodes of colicky pain