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
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
Malabsorbtion Syndrome