Two relatively new blood tests may help diagnose irritable bowel syndrome. One test is for irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea , and the other is for irritable bowel syndrome with both diarrhea and constipation (irritable bowel syndrome mixed IBS-M). Neither test is able to diagnose irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C).
case study-a detailed analysis of a person or group from a social or psychological or medical point of view. analysis-an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole.
A detailed analysis of a person or group, especially as a model of medical, psychiatric, psychological, or social phenomena. 2. a. A detailed intensive study of a unit, such as a corporation or a corporate division, that stresses factors contributing to its success or failure. b. An exemplary or cautionary model; an instructive example: She is a case study in strong political leadership.