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

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2
Q

IBS relieved by

A

defecation

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3
Q

Red flags

A

rectal bleeding
unexplained/unintentional weight loss
family history of bowel or ovarian cancer
onset after 60 years of age

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4
Q

Suggested investigations

A

FBC
ESR/CRP
Coeliac disease screen

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