IBS Flashcards
1
Q
Describe IBS to patient
A
GI disorder that changes the way the GI tract functions from muscle function to what signals are sent to the brain
2
Q
What are the symptoms IBS patients have
A
Abdominal pain
Bloating / gassy
Constipation / Diarrhoea
3
Q
How is IBS relieved?
A
Defaecation
4
Q
What is the cause of IBS (4)
A
Gluten / Dairy / High fibre foods + STRESS
^^ no direct cause
5
Q
How to find out cause of IBS
A
Rule out other causes
Normal calprotectin + normal FBC/CRP/ESR + Normal coeliac serology
6
Q
Management of IBS (2)
A
Food diary to find cause
CBT
7
Q
Describe CBT for IBS patient
A
Help quieten the loud and unecesarry signals from gut to brain found in IBS
