For several years,Corey has sufferered from intermittent abdominal pain along with bouts of diarrhea and constipation.According to Corey,his "bad guts" worsen whenever he is "stressed out" or eats certain foods,especially raw fruit and baked beans.His doctor has determined that his intestinal tract is not inflamed.Based on this information,Corey probably has
A)irritable bowel syndrome.
B)Crohn's disease.
C)gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
D)ulcerative colitis.

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Corey's symptoms of abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation are classic symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Additionally, his symptoms worsening with stress or certain foods is a common feature of IBS. The fact that his intestinal tract is not inflamed also supports the diagnosis of IBS over Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. GERD is unrelated to the symptoms Corey is experiencing.

For Several Years,Corey Has Sufferered from Intermittent Abdominal Pain Along