IBS Flashcards
1
Q
TRUE or FALSE: IBS commonly presents after 45 y/o
A
FALSE, before 45.
2
Q
Most common/important manifestation of IBS
A
abdominal pain
3
Q
most consistent clinical feature of IBS
A
alterations in bowel movement
4
Q
Dietary factor that aggravate symptoms
A
excessive fructose and artificial sweeteners
5
Q
antispasmodic is most effective if given when
A
in anticipation of predictable pain
6
Q
TRUE or FALSE: IBS can predominantly be seen in men
A
False
7
Q
In IBS, increased rectosigmoid motor activity can be seen up to how many hours post prandial
A
3hrs
8
Q
80% of IBS patient has what condition
A
abnormal psychiatric features
9
Q
Neural dysregulation is associated in which part of the brain?
A
prefrontal lobe
10
Q
Onset of symptoms of IBS affected by?
A
stress
