Comparison Of Rome â…¢ Criteria And Rome â…¡ Criteria In The Diagnosis Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Aims: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic functional disorder. The diagnostic criterion is important for the final diagnosis of IBS patient. By comparing between Rome III criteria and Rome II criteria in the diagnosis of IBS, describe the value of Rome III criteria in the diagnosis of IBS, and if it is more suitable in the clinical practice and application..Methods: Random sampling 124 IBS patients were investigated who visited gastroenterologists of QILU hospital during 10～12 month by using a questionnaire, incluidng general state of health, correlation of onset,symptoms and so on.according to the diagnostic criterion, group the patients into two groups: Rome III group and Rome II group. Compare the morbility, general condition, ratio of subclasses, severity of symptoms etc.Results: Of the 124 IBS patients, 46 were male , and 78 were female. 103 patients fulfilled Rome III criteria, 71 patients fulfilled Rome II criteria. The percentages of IBS subclasses according Rome III criteria were as the following: C-IBS 34.0%, D-IBS 27.2%, M-IBS 31.1%, U-IBS 7.7%. The percentages of IBS subclasses according Rome II criteria were as the following: C-IBS 25.3%, D-IBS 14.1%, A-IBS 60.6%.Conclusion: Rome III criteria diminish the time frome 12 months to 6 months. It conduces to the descriptions of patient's condition. In this investigation, The percentage of Rome III is 83.1%, The percentage of Rome II is 57.3%. Thepercentages of IBS subclasses according Rome III criteria are on the basis of thetrait of stool. It is helpful for communication between patients and doctors. Rome IIIcriteria is more suitable than Rome II criteria in the clinical practice and application.