functional GI disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What are functional disorders
A
No detectable pathology but symptoms are present
2
Q
What is a common symptom patients with IBS give
A
excessive mucus in stool
abdominal pain
abdominal bloating
3
Q
What does raised calprotectin show
A
Inflammation in the body
4
Q
How is IBS defined by NICE
A
Abdominal pain/discomfort which is relived by defaecation with change in stool frequency as well as 2 of:
Bloating
Symptoms made worse by eating
Mucus
Altered stool passage
5
Q
What is calprotectin used for
A
Differentiating IBS from IBD - not used in over 50 due to increased colorectal malignancy which calprotectin is inconsistent at detecting
6
Q
What is peppermint good at treating in IBS C
A
abdominal discomfort
