See a healthcare professional for an evaluation
Review your symptoms and medical history
Check for abdominal pain linked to bowel movements
Check for changes in stool frequency
Check for changes in stool form
Rule out red flag symptoms
Order blood tests
Order stool tests
Consider celiac disease testing
Consider inflammatory bowel disease testing
Consider lactose intolerance or food intolerance testing
Consider thyroid testing
Consider colonoscopy if indicated
Use Rome IV criteria for diagnosis
Monitor symptoms over time