Do you ever have diarrhoea?	Never Rarely (less than six times per year) Occasionally (less than 25% of the time) Often (25–50% of the time) Usually (more than 50% of the time) Always
Are you ever constipated?	Never Rarely (less than six times per year) Occasionally (less than 25% of the time) Often (25–50% of the time) Usually (more than 50% of the time) Always
Are your stools ever runny, like porridge or a cow-pat?	Never Rarely (less than six times per year) Occasionally (less than 25% of the time) Often (25–50% of the time) Usually (more than 50% of the time) Always
Do you ever leave the toilet with the feeling in your back passage that you have not emptied your bowel completely?	Never Occasional bowel movements Often (25–50% bowel movements) Most bowel movements All bowel movements
In the past three months have there been any days when you have had pain in the tummy or abdomen which went away or lessened when you had your bowels open?	None 1–2 days 3–5 days 6–10 days 11 days or more
In the past three months have there been any days when your tummy or abdomen has felt bloated or distended, except after large meals or before a period?	None 1–2 days 3–5 days 6–10 days 11 days or more