Manning criteria for the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome*

Pain relieved with defecation

More frequent stools at the onset of pain

Looser stools at the onset of pain

Visible abdominal distention

Passage of mucus

Sensation of incomplete evacuation

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* The likelihood of irritable bowel syndrome is proportional to the number of Manning criteria that are present.

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