A 40-year-old woman presents with abdominal pain, bloating,…

A 40-year-old woman presents with abdominal pain, bloating, and loose stools for six months. She reports no weight loss, fever, or blood in the stool. Physical exam and colonoscopy are normal. Which finding best distinguishes Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) from Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)? IBS has…

An 8-year-old presents with her mother who explains her chil…

An 8-year-old presents with her mother who explains her child has had pain in her abdomen over the past 2 – 3 months. She mentions it at least once a week and the pain has kept her from attending her favorite dance class. She has not had a fever nor any bowel changes. Without knowing more, what would you believe to most likely be the issue?