Notes in 05_IBS

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Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)}} {{c1::Diarrhoea}} {{c1::Constipation}} {{c1::Fluctuating bowel habit}} {{c1::Abdominal pain}} {…
Published	02/10/2024	Criteria for Diagnosis of IBS depends on:[1] {{c1::Exclusion of differentials}} [2] {{c1::Suggestive symptoms}}
Published	02/10/2024	Symptoms that should suggest IBS:{{c1::Abdominal pain/discomfort}} AND 2 of {{c1::Abnormal stool passage}}  {{c1::Bloating}} {{c1::Wors…
Published	02/10/2024	In patients suspected with IBS, making a positive {{c1::diagnosis}} first and providing {{c1::reassurance}} that there is no serious pathology present…
Published	02/10/2024	Management of IBS[1] {{c1::Dietary changes i.e. low FODMAP and exercise advice}} [2] {{c1::Education about ALARMS symptoms}} [3] {…
Published	02/10/2024	Patients with IBS can start on a low {{c1::FODMAP}} diet and a trial of {{c1::probiotic}} supplements
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Loperamide}} is an anti-motility agent that can be used for diarrhoea in patients with IBS
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Laxatives}} can be used for constipation in patients with IBS
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Antispasmodics}} can be used for cramps in patients with IBS
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Antidepressants}} or {{c1::Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)}} can be used to help patients that suffer from IBS due to psychological rea…
Published	02/10/2024	Differentials of IBS: Exclusion of {{c1::Diabetes}} by performing {{c2::OGTT}}
Published	02/10/2024	Differentials of IBS: Exclusion of {{c1::IBD}} by performing {{c2::Faecal calprotectin}}
Published	02/10/2024	Differentials of IBS: Exclusion of {{c1::Malignancy}} by performing {{c2::FIT (Faecal Immunochemical Test}}
Published	02/10/2024	Differentials of IBS: Exclusion of {{c1::Coeliac disease}} by having a {{c2::Negative serology test (anti-TTG antibodies)}}
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