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Ibs symptoms Self-Assessment

A brief assessment to map your gut symptoms, identify your IBS subtype, and understand the hormonal connection that most doctors miss.

2 min6 questionsBased on IBS-SSS-informedFree & private

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Understanding Your IBS Pattern

A brief assessment to map your gut symptoms, identify your IBS subtype, and understand the hormonal connection that most doctors miss.

Your severity level — mild, moderate, or significant
What’s driving YOUR ibs symptoms specifically
A personalized next step from Dr. Wellls

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This is not a clinical assessment. For medical concerns, consult a healthcare provider.

About This Assessment

Informed by Rome IV diagnostic criteria and BSG (British Society of Gastroenterology) clinical guidelines

This ibs symptoms self-assessment uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the IBS-SSS-informed to evaluate the severity and impact of ibs symptoms on your daily life. Your score is calculated from multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and functional impact.

This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. IBS is diagnosed via the Rome IV criteria by a healthcare provider. If you have red flag symptoms (unintentional weight loss, rectal bleeding, or onset after age 60), seek medical evaluation promptly.

Understanding Your Score

Mild IBS Pattern(Score 1-3)

Your gut symptoms are present but manageable. In your thirties and forties, even mild IBS is worth understanding because the hormonal gut-brain axis means symptoms can escalate during perimenopause. L

Moderate IBS Pattern(Score 4-6)

Your IBS is significantly affecting your quality of life, and that impact is measurable. The Rome Foundation global survey of 14,570 people found that women report greater visceral perception than men

Severe IBS Pattern(Score 7-10)

What you are living with is genuinely difficult and it deserves more than 'eat more fibre' and 'manage your stress.' At this severity, multiple systems are involved: your gut-brain axis, your hormonal

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this ibs symptoms self-assessment measure?

This ibs symptoms self-assessment uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the IBS-SSS-informed to assess the severity and impact of ibs symptoms on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this ibs symptoms self-assessment?

This screening tool is informed by the IBS-SSS-informed, a clinically validated instrument (Francis CY, Morris J, Whorwell PJ. (1997). The irritable bowel severity scoring system: a simple method of monitoring irritable bowel syndrome. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 11(2):395-402.). While it provides a reliable indication of severity, it is not a diagnostic tool. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It provides an indication of ibs symptoms severity that you can discuss with your healthcare provider. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified medical professional. You can bring your results to your next doctor visit as a conversation starter.

How long does this ibs symptoms self-assessment take?

This assessment takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It contains 6 evidence-based questions. Your results are immediate, private, and include personalized recommendations.

What should I do with my results?

Your results include a severity score and personalized recommendations. We suggest: (1) reviewing your score and what it means, (2) reading our in-depth article about ibs symptoms at wellls.com/problems/ibs-symptoms, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing ibs symptoms.

Read the full ibs symptoms article

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This self-assessment is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions about a medical condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).