IBD VS IBS

Question 1

What is IBS?

Answer 1

Is a GI condition that causes disorders such as stomach pain, and alterations in BM. The causes are uncertain and can be related to diet and nutrition, bacteria (infection) and moods (anxiety).

Question 2

What is IBD?

Answer 2

It is a collection of GI disorders such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Onset is from 15-25yrs. Causes can be linked to GI inflammatory response or genetics. Prone to colon cancer.

Question 3

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: S+S

Answer 3

Constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain, flatus, bloating.

Question 4

IBS Diagnosis/ Assessment

Answer 4

Blood tests (underlying issues related)
Stool samples (bacteria), endoscopic investigations like colonoscopy, discussions about diet and nutrition, and health history.

Question 5

IBS Management

Answer 5

Physical activity, fibre (diet/ nutrition) knowledge of triggers, Antibiotics, laxatives, anti-diarrhoea meds, pain relief, Reduction of alcohol and certain foods.
Suport and education.

Question 6

IBD S+S (Crohn/ Ulcerative Colitis)

Answer 6

Crohn’s: Nausea, pain, weight loss, diarrhea and bleeding.
Ulcerative colitis: Blood in stool, mucus stool, loss of appetite, pain.

Question 7

IBD diagnosis/ assessment

Answer 7

Colonoscopy, Xrays, HX, Bowel sounds, physical examination, Stool sample, bloods.

Question 8

IBD: Management

Answer 8

Antibiotics, Corticord steroids, Colectomy (removal of the colon), ileostomy (ileum stoma), Goals, attain normal BM, reduce pain, dehydration. monitor to prevent complications (skin breakdown).

Question 9

IBD: what is Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis?

Answer 9

Crohn’s: the inflammation of parts of the GI (can be throughout the GI tract).
Ulcerative colitis: Continous inflammation of the colon.