VI. APPENDICES

Appendix A. Bristol Stool Scale

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For IBS-D patients, the scores 4=none, 5=slight, 6=moderate, 7=severe

For IBS-C patients, the scores 4=none, 3=slight, 2=moderate, 1=severe

Appendix B. Definition of Terms

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Appendix C. List of Abbreviations

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