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    Manning Criteria for Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

    Determines likelihood of irritable bowel syndrome diagnosis based on clinically significant criteria.
    When to Use
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    Why Use

    Patients being evaluated for possible IBS.

    • The Manning Criteria were developed through patient survey and follow-up.
    • They differentiate patients with organic and non-IBS conditions.

    Points to keep in mind:

    • Studies have found highly variable diagnostic performance of the criteria.

    The symptoms that define IBS are subjective and self-reported, making a diagnostic classification system helpful. Moreover, there is evidence to support the notion that patients meeting criteria may be more likely to respond to some therapies.

    3+ required for positive diagnosis (and 0 red flags)

    Red Flag Signs

    If any are present, IBS is not likely

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    Dr. A. P. Manning

    About the Creator

    A. P. Manning, MD, is a physician at the Bristol Royal Infirmary in the United Kingdom. He published the derivation study for the Manning Criteria on IBS diagnosis during his time as a research fellow at Duke University.

    To view Dr. A. P. Manning's publications, visit PubMed

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