| Also Known As | IBS. |
| Discretionary | If the condition has been diagnosed as irritable bowel disease, even if on medication, accept. |
| See if Relevant | Endoscopy Inflammatory Bowel Disease |
| Additional Information | Irritable bowel syndrome is due to hyper-activity/sensitivity of the large bowel. It should not be confused with 'Inflammatory Bowel Disease' which would not allow donation. |
| Reason for change | There has been a change to the wording of 'Discretionary' to improve clarity, a link has been added to 'Inflammatory Bowel Disease' and 'Additional Information' has been added. |
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