Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Question 1

what is the name of the criteria used to diagnose IBS?

Answer 1

rome III diagnostic criteria

Question 2

what criteria need to be met to diagnose IBS?

Answer 2

recurrent abdo pain/discomfort for at least 3 days per month in the last three months, associated with 2+ of

improvement with defecation

onset associated with a change in frequency of stool

onset associated with a change in appearance of stool

Question 3

what are the three types of IBS?

Answer 3

IBS-C (constipation)
IBS-D (diarrhoea)
IBS-M (mixed)

Question 4

how is IBS diagnosed?

Answer 4

diagnosis of exclusion

Question 5

what antispasmodics can be beneficial in IBS?

Answer 5

meberverine

alverine citrate

peppermint oil

Question 6

what fibre supplement can be given to improve symptoms in IBS-C?

Answer 6

ispaghula (fybogel)

Question 7

what type of laxative can be used in IBS-C?

Answer 7

osmotic

avoid stimulant laxatives

Question 8

name three osmotic laxatives that may be used in IBS-C

Answer 8

polyethylene glycol
lactulose
MgOH

Question 9

what anti-diarrhoeals can be considered in IBS-D?

Answer 9

loperamide

codeine phosphate