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Comparison Table of Rome II and Rome III Adult Diagnostic Criteria.

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Rome II Diagnostic Criteria for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

<p>Official Rome II criteria for the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome.</p>

The Rome II Diagnostic Criteria provides criteria for diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) within 3 month period.

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