IBS Overview Flashcards
1
Q
IBS definition
A
chronic abd pain w altered bowel habits
diarrhea and constipation subtypes
2
Q
IBS Dx
A
Rome IV Criteria chronic abdominal pain >1d/wk past 3 mo + >/= 3 of... deffication change in freq change in stool form or appearence
diagnosis of exclusion!!
3
Q
IBS global sx
A
abd pain, change in bowel habits, bloating. dec QOL
4
Q
IBS causes
A
gut hypersensitivity, genetics, motility, conolon infections, acure gastroenteritis, bowel flora, psychological stress
5
Q
IBS tx goals
A
- improve stool frequency and consistency
improve global sx
6
Q
bristol stool chart IBS C vs D
A
type
1-2 >25% of the time = IBS-C
<25% IBS-D
6-7 >25% of the time = IBS-D
<25% IBS-C
