Irritable bowel syndrome Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 29-year-old man presents to the clinic with crampy abdominal pain and non-bloody watery diarrhea. He has had similar episodes during the past seven months. He says his symptoms occur after eating regardless of the type of food he eats, and the pain is relieved following defecation. He has no significant past medical history and does not take any medications. He has no family history of gastrointestinal malignancies. He has not traveled recently, has no food allergies, does not smoke, consumes alcohol occasionally, and does not use recreational drugs. Temperature is 37°C (98.7°F), pulse is 83/min, and blood pressure is 118/75 mmHg. Physical examination reveals mild, diffuse, non-radiating epigastric tenderness on palpation. Perianal and rectal examination are unremarkable. Laboratory studies show a normal CBC and a negative tissue transglutaminase IgA (tTg-IgA). Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation?  

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