Irritable Bowel Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
IBS
A
functional bowel disorder
2
Q
signs
A
abnormal bowel movement abdominal pain - relieved when opening bowel movement distension diarrhoea bloating worse after eating
3
Q
investigations
A
done to exclude other:
FBC
faecal calprotectin
total Iga and anti-TTG
endoscopy if needed
4
Q
management
A
reassurance
lifestyle change
laxative
FODMAP
manage any psychological problems causing stress
