Functional bowel disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What is a functional bowel disorder and how does it differ from a structural bowel disorder
A
- There is no detectable patholgy in functional disorders
2
Q
What are the ALARM symptoms
A
Anemia Loss of weight Anorexia Recent onset Melean/masses heamatemesis Swallowing difficulties
3
Q
What are the organic causes of constipation?
A
- Strictures
- Tumours
- Diverticular disease
- Anal fissure
- Proctitis
4
Q
What are the functional causes of constipation?
A
- Depression
- Megacolon
5
Q
What are the systematic causes of constipation?
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- Diabettes mellitus
- Hyper/hypo thyroidism
6
Q
What are the neurological causes of constipation?
A
- Parkinsons
- Stroke
- MS
- Autonomic neuropathies
7
Q
What is calprotectin?
A
- Calprotectin is a protein biomarker increased when the intestinal mucosa is inflamed
- Investigation used to distinguish between IBS and IBD
- Raised in IBD
8
Q
What are the symptoms of IBS?
A
- Abdominal pain relieved by deaficaiton
- Abdominal distension
- Altered bowel habits
- Mucus in stool
- Symptoms often become worse when eating
9
Q
Who does IBS normally effect?
A
- Anyone, usually young adults
