IBS

Question 1

Describe IBS to patient

Answer 1

GI disorder that changes the way the GI tract functions from muscle function to what signals are sent to the brain

Question 2

What are the symptoms IBS patients have

Answer 2

Abdominal pain

Bloating / gassy

Constipation / Diarrhoea

Question 3

How is IBS relieved?

Answer 3

Defaecation

Question 4

What is the cause of IBS (4)

Answer 4

Gluten / Dairy / High fibre foods + STRESS

^^ no direct cause

Question 5

How to find out cause of IBS

Answer 5

Rule out other causes

Normal calprotectin + normal FBC/CRP/ESR + Normal coeliac serology

Question 6

Management of IBS (2)

Answer 6

Food diary to find cause

CBT

Question 7

Describe CBT for IBS patient

Answer 7

Help quieten the loud and unecesarry signals from gut to brain found in IBS