Do I Have IBS Quiz

Learn whether your recurring belly pain or bowel changes match common IBS patterns in about 10 minutes. Get a quick 15 item self check with clear takeaways and red flag reminders on when to seek care.
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July 22, 2026
July 22, 2026
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How the Scales are Structured

example score
7/15
Abdominal Pain Pattern (APP)
This scale reflects how often abdominal pain features appear in a recurring, bowel-linked, longstanding, or disruptive pattern.
Not endorsed
Limited pattern
Pattern to discuss
0NaNNot endorsed1NaNLimited pattern3NaNPattern to discuss
A score of 7 falls in the “Pattern to discuss” range, indicating multiple abdominal-pain features that form a recurring or disruptive pattern worth discussing in a clinical review.
example score
7/15
Bowel Pattern Changes (BPC)
Measures how often you endorsed changes in stool form, frequency, urgency, emptying, or bloating.
Not endorsed
Limited pattern
Pattern to discuss
0NaNNot endorsed1NaNLimited pattern3NaNPattern to discuss
A score of 7 falls in the “Pattern to discuss” range, indicating multiple bowel-pattern changes were endorsed on this self-check.
example score
9/15
Medical Review Indicators (MRI)
This scale summarizes how many potential medical review indicators (red-flag symptoms or concerning changes) were endorsed in the quiz.
No listed alerts
Check-in warranted
Prompt action indicated
0NaNNo listed alerts1NaNCheck-in warranted3NaNPrompt action indicated
A score of 9 falls in the “Prompt action indicated” range, reflecting multiple endorsed indicators that suggest timely clinical review may be appropriate, independent of any single red-flag response.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Recurring gut discomfort
44%OF USERS
People with ongoing belly pain, bloating, or cramps plus constipation and/or diarrhea who want to see if their pattern resembles common IBS experiences.
New bowel habit changes
33%OF USERS
People noticing a recent shift in stool frequency, urgency, or appearance and looking for a structured self-check and reminders about warning signs.
Stress and food triggers
23%OF USERS
People who suspect symptoms flare with stress, certain foods, travel, or hormonal cycles and want to understand typical IBS-style triggers to discuss with a clinician.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Abdominal Pain Pattern (APP)
Average
3.8
Normal range
1.46.2
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15
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Bowel Pattern Changes (BPC)
Average
10.8
Normal range
8.812.9
min.
0
max.
15
Majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Medical Review Indicators (MRI)
Average
4.9
Normal range
2.77.1
min.
0
max.
15
Majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this quiz assess?
It reviews common symptom patterns linked with IBS, including abdominal discomfort and changes in bowel habits. It also flags symptoms that may require medical evaluation.
Can this quiz diagnose IBS or rule out other conditions?
No. It cannot confirm or rule out IBS, identify a cause, or replace a clinical evaluation.
How should the score results be interpreted?
Score ranges provide unvalidated, reflective summaries of reported symptoms and are not clinical cutoffs. Results should be considered alongside medical history and professional assessment.
How long does it take, and how many questions are included?
It includes 15 questions and usually takes about 10 minutes to complete. Time may vary based on reading speed.
When should urgent medical care be sought?
Seek urgent care for severe or constant pain, fainting, substantial bleeding or black stools, dehydration, a rigid or swollen abdomen, or inability to keep fluids down. Persistent, new, or disruptive symptoms also warrant medical evaluation.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Do I Have IBS Quiz

Do I Have IBS Quiz - Symptoms and Signs

Wondering whether recurring pain or bowel changes resemble common IBS experiences? This free 15-question self-check reviews abdominal discomfort, stool-pattern changes, and signs that deserve medical attention. This is not a diagnostic test: it cannot confirm or rule out IBS, identify a cause, or replace professional care. The score bands are unvalidated reflective summaries, not clinical cutoffs. Discuss persistent, new, or disruptive symptoms with a healthcare professional. Seek urgent help for severe or constant pain, fainting, substantial bleeding or black stools, dehydration, a rigid or swollen abdomen, or inability to keep fluids down.

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