IBS Flashcards
1
Q
What are the typical symptoms of IBS?
A
Abdominal pain with 2 of:
Relief by defecation
Mix of diarrhoea and constipation
Altered frequency
Bloating Spasms Worse after food Mucus Incomplete evacuation
Symptoms last more than 6 months
Exacerbated by stress, menstruation, infection
2
Q
What can people do before their appointment with the dietician?
A
Look online at the diet and orientate yourself around what you will and won’t be able to have
3
Q
What is the prevalence of IBS?
A
10-20%
Female:male 2:1
Age <40 years
4
Q
What is a low FODMAP diet?
A
A no Fermentable oligo- di- mono- and polyols diet
These are natural sugars that can’t be absorbed and act as laxatives. They sit in the gut and ferment the bowel, causing loose stools.
E.g. lactulose which acts as a laxative and is used in constipation
