Irritable bowel syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
Following for at least 6 months (ABC)
[…] pain, and/or
[…], and/or
[…] in […] […]
A
Following for at least 6 months
Abdominal pain, and/or
Bloating, and/or
Change in bowel habit
2
Q
IBS relieved by
A
defecation
3
Q
Red flags
A
rectal bleeding
unexplained/unintentional weight loss
family history of bowel or ovarian cancer
onset after 60 years of age
4
Q
Suggested investigations
A
FBC
ESR/CRP
Coeliac disease screen