IBS Flashcards
1
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what diet is recommended for IBS?
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2
Q
what are the diagnostic criteria for IBS?
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3
Q
how do you exclude other pathology to diagnose IBS? (four tests)
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4
Q
what’s first line drug treatment for IBS?
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- diarrhoea: loperamide
- constipation: laxatives (avoid lactulose)
- cramps: antispasmodics
5
Q
what drug can be given to help stop diarrhoea?
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6
Q
what drug can be given to treat cramps in IBS?
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7
Q
what’s second line medication for IBS?
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8
Q
what’s third line medication for IBS?
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