IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME Flashcards
1
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is a chronic functional disorder characterized by recurrent abdominal pain associated with disordered bowel movements.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
2
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Classifications of IBS:
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*IBS-C
*IBS-D
*IBS-M
*IBS-U
3
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FODMAP
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*Fermentable Oligosaccharides
*Disaccharides
*Monosaccharides
*Polyols
4
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Women with sever IBS-D that persists for more than 6 months that does not respond to other therapies may be prescribed with
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Alosetron
5
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a chloride channel regulator in the gut, can be prescribed for patients with IBS-C
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Lubiprostone
6
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Probiotics that can be given to help decrease abddominal bloating and gas.
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*Lactobacillus
*Bifidobacterium
7
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can be used in determining the category of IBS
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Bristol Stool Form Scale
