irritable bowel syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
symptoms
A
stomach pain bloating diarrhoea constipation farting passing mucus from bum tiredness and lack of energy feeling sick backache
2
Q
causes
A
genetics
nutritional factors
life style factors
overly sensitive colon or immune system
3
Q
treatments
A
IBS is a chronic disorder and has no cure
- therapy
- antibiotics
- make changes to diet and lifestyle e.g. avoiding things that trigger your symptoms
4
Q
prevention
A
you cant prevent IBS but having proper self care may help ease symptoms and may extend the time between episodes
- stop smoking
- avoiding caffeine
- avoid food that worsen symptoms
- regular exercise
5
Q
diagnostic techniques
A
GP appointments
tests-blood tests, test on sample of poo
