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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Final Exam Study Guide | Questions & Answers (100 %Score)
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IBS is a *functional bowel disorder*, which means... - ✔✔Nothing will be "wrong" with the patient's GI
tract, so early mortality is not expected

IBS is a diagnosis of exclusion and there is no true reason found for the cause



Symptoms of IBS - ✔✔Recurrent abdominal pain at least one day per week in the last three months,
associated with two or more of the following criteria:

- Related to defecation

- Change in stool frequency

- Chain in stool appearance



Proposed Pathophysiology of IBS - ✔✔Somatovisceral and motor dysfunction of the intestine along with
visceral hypersensitivity, caused by genetics, motility factors, inflammation, colonic infections/bacterial
overgrowth, mechanical irritation to local nerves, stress/psychological factors



Serotonin and IBS - ✔✔IBS-D patients have increased postprandial levels of 5-HT as compared to healthy
adults



IBS Prognosis - ✔✔Changes in sleep pattern, fatigue, anxiety, stress likely

Frequent doctor visits, more medication uses, missed work, higher direct cost than patients without



Signs and symptoms found in other diseases, but not directly related to IBS: - ✔✔Anemia

Rectal bleeding

Weight loss

Nocturnal symptoms

Family history of colorectal cancer, IBD, or celiac sprue



Diagnostic Criteria for IBS - ✔✔Rome Criteria

, Bristol Stool Subtype

Manning Criteria (not used often)



IBS with predominant constipation - ✔✔Patient reports that abnormal bowel movements are usually
constipation



IBS with predominant diarrhea - ✔✔Patient reports that abnormal bowel movements are usually
diarrhea



IBS with mixed bowel habits - ✔✔Patient reports that abnormal bowel movements are usually both
constipation and diarrhea



IBS unclassified - ✔✔Patients who meet diagnostic criteria for IBS but cannot be accurately categorized
into one of the other three subtypes



Clinical Presentation of IBS - ✔✔Lower abdominal pain

Abdominal bloating and distension

Diarrhea or constipation symptoms

Depression and anxiety

Urinary symptoms

Fatigue

Dyspareunia



Available Tx for IBS Based on Predominant Symptom: Bloating/distension - ✔✔Diet

Probiotics

*Rifaximin*



Available Tx for IBS Based on Predominant Symptom: Abdominal pain/discomfort - ✔✔Antispasmodics

SNRI/*TCA*

Rifaximin (-D)

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