Gastroenterology: IBS Flashcards
1
Q
What is it associated with?
A
Altered gastrointestinal motility and abnormal sensation of intra abdominal events
2
Q
What may symptoms be precipitated by?
A
GI infection
3
Q
What do studies of pressure changes within small intestinal of children with IBS show?
A
Abnormally forceful contractions occur
4
Q
Is there often a positive FH?
A
Yes
5
Q
What characteristic set of symptoms are present?
A
Non specific abdominal pain, often peri umbilical, may be worse before or relieved by defaecation
Explosive, loose or mucousy stools
Bloating
Feeling of incomplete defecation
Constipation - often alternating with normal or loose stool
6
Q
What antibody serology must be checked?
A
Anti-tTG and anti-endomysial (EMA) for coeliac disease
