Our latest paper is now published online with @AmJGastro
https://journals.lww.com/ajg/Abstract/9000/Symptom_Stability_in_Rome_IV_vs_Rome_III_Irritable.99117.aspx

In">https://journals.lww.com/ajg/Abstr... it we examined symptom stability according to the Rome IV or Rome III criteria in >700 people with IBS.
What did we find?
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="1⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 1" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 1"> During 12 months of follow-up, fluctuation of symptoms of IBS to another functional bowel disorder occurred in 17% to 30% of people, but was highest using the Rome IV criteria.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable= During 12 months of follow-up, fluctuation of symptoms of IBS to another functional bowel disorder occurred in 17% to 30% of people, but was highest using the Rome IV criteria." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="1⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 1" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 1"> During 12 months of follow-up, fluctuation of symptoms of IBS to another functional bowel disorder occurred in 17% to 30% of people, but was highest using the Rome IV criteria.">
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable= During 12 months of follow-up, fluctuation of symptoms of IBS to another functional bowel disorder occurred in 17% to 30% of people, but was highest using the Rome IV criteria." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="1⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 1" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 1"> During 12 months of follow-up, fluctuation of symptoms of IBS to another functional bowel disorder occurred in 17% to 30% of people, but was highest using the Rome IV criteria.">
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="2⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 2" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 2"> Among those who still met criteria for IBS, between 25% and 32% fluctuated according to their predominant stool subtype, but again this was highest using the Rome IV criteria. IBS-M was the most stable subtype with Rome III, but the least stable with Rome IV.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable= Among those who still met criteria for IBS, between 25% and 32% fluctuated according to their predominant stool subtype, but again this was highest using the Rome IV criteria. IBS-M was the most stable subtype with Rome III, but the least stable with Rome IV." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="2⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 2" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 2"> Among those who still met criteria for IBS, between 25% and 32% fluctuated according to their predominant stool subtype, but again this was highest using the Rome IV criteria. IBS-M was the most stable subtype with Rome III, but the least stable with Rome IV.">
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable= Among those who still met criteria for IBS, between 25% and 32% fluctuated according to their predominant stool subtype, but again this was highest using the Rome IV criteria. IBS-M was the most stable subtype with Rome III, but the least stable with Rome IV." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="2⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 2" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 2"> Among those who still met criteria for IBS, between 25% and 32% fluctuated according to their predominant stool subtype, but again this was highest using the Rome IV criteria. IBS-M was the most stable subtype with Rome III, but the least stable with Rome IV.">
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="3⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 3" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 3"> New treatments commenced during follow-up were recorded. Fluctuation of predominant stool subtype did not appear to be related to commencing a new treatment.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable= New treatments commenced during follow-up were recorded. Fluctuation of predominant stool subtype did not appear to be related to commencing a new treatment." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="3⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 3" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 3"> New treatments commenced during follow-up were recorded. Fluctuation of predominant stool subtype did not appear to be related to commencing a new treatment.">
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable= New treatments commenced during follow-up were recorded. Fluctuation of predominant stool subtype did not appear to be related to commencing a new treatment." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="3⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 3" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 3"> New treatments commenced during follow-up were recorded. Fluctuation of predominant stool subtype did not appear to be related to commencing a new treatment.">
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable= New treatments commenced during follow-up were recorded. Fluctuation of predominant stool subtype did not appear to be related to commencing a new treatment." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="3⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 3" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 3"> New treatments commenced during follow-up were recorded. Fluctuation of predominant stool subtype did not appear to be related to commencing a new treatment.">
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable= New treatments commenced during follow-up were recorded. Fluctuation of predominant stool subtype did not appear to be related to commencing a new treatment." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="3⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 3" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 3"> New treatments commenced during follow-up were recorded. Fluctuation of predominant stool subtype did not appear to be related to commencing a new treatment.">
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="4⃣" title="Tastenkappe Ziffer 4" aria-label="Emoji: Tastenkappe Ziffer 4"> Using stool type to subgroup patients to direct therapy is problematic. Other approaches to subgrouping people with IBS, which take account of the complex and multi-faceted nature of the disorder may be preferable. More data from our group will be coming on this subject…
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