IBS

Question 1

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME:
What is it?

Answer 1

Chronic non inflammatory bowel condition in which there is recurrent abdominal pain associated with a change in bowel habit. May appear as alternating constipating and diarrhoea, abdominal discomfort, passage of mucus, bloating and constipation or faeacal urgency and diarrhoea

Question 2

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME:
What are danger symptoms?

Answer 2

Rectal bleeding associated with a change in bowel habit.

Question 3

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME:
What are differential diagnoses?

Answer 3

diverticulitis, anxiety ,premenstrual syndrome and endometriosis

Question 4

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME:
What are treatment options?

Answer 4

Diagnosis via doctor
Bulk-forming laxative-constipation
anti-diarrhoeal
Antispasmodi agents- mebeverine,alverine citrate are used for abdominal pain
Anti-muscarinic
Peppermint oil- direct relaxant properties of intestinal smooth muscle.

Question 5

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME:
What are non-pharmacological tips?
What are trigger foods?

Answer 5

Increasing fibre and mobility
Food and lifestyle diary may be good to identify trigger factors
particularly food or emotional stress factors

spicy
citrus
beans, lentils
milk
chocolate
fatty and fried
cheese
red meat
alcohol
green vegetables
onions and leeks
coffee
refined carbs
wheat