Irritable Bowel Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
What are the clinical presentations of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? (3)
A
Abdo pain associated with:
- relief by defecation
- altered stool form
- altered bowel frequency (constipation/ diarrhoea)
2
Q
What are some other clinical features of IBS? (3)
A
Urgency
Incomplete evacuation
Abdominal bloating
3
Q
What can exacerbate IBS? (3)
A
Stress
Menstruation
Gastroenteritis (post-infectious IBS)
4
Q
How would you investigate IBS?
A
Absence of stool calprotectin (if raised, then IBD)
5
Q
How do you manage IBS? (2)
A
Increase exercise
Alternating fibre and fluid intake
