IBS

Question 1

What is IBS?

Answer 1

IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is a chronic functional gut disorder

Question 2

What is IBS characterised by?

Answer 2

IBS is characterised by:
- Abdominal pain
- Abdominal discomfort
- Defaecation (linked to abdominal symptoms)
- Change in bowel habit

Question 3

Which sex is IBS more common in?

Answer 3

IBS is more common in women

Question 4

What does FODMAP stand for?

Answer 4

FODMAP stands for:

Fermentable
Oligosaccharides
Disaccharides
Monosaccharides
AND
Polyols

Question 5

Which age range does IBS typically present in?

Answer 5

IBS typically presents in individuals aged 30-50 years old

Question 6

What is IBS linked to?

Answer 6

IBS is linked to disordered eating

Question 7

What % of patients with IBS have psychological co-morbidities?

Answer 7

40% of patients with IBS have psychological co-morbidities including anxiety and depression

Question 8

What is more commonly reported in patients with functional bowel disorders?

Answer 8

Commonly reported by patients with functional bowel disorders:
- Early life adversity
- Social support
- Sexual abuse
- Physical abuse

Question 9

IBS is linked to: _______

Answer 9

IBS is linked to:
- Abnormalities in the gut-brain axis
- Physiological dysfunction (e.g. motility, secretion, visceral hypersensitivity)

Question 10

IBS Diagnosis

Answer 10

IBS Diagnosis:
- Symptom based criteria (subjective)
- Rome IV criteria
- NICE Guidelines/ BSG guidelines
- Ruling out other conditions with similar symptoms

Question 11

Symptoms of suspected IBS:

Answer 11

Symptoms of suspected IBS:
- Recurrent Abdo pain/discomfort relieved by defaecation or associated with change in bowel habit or form
- Bloating
- Change in bowel habit

Question 13

Which extra-intestinal features are common in people with IBS?

Answer 13

Extra-intestinal features common in peopl with IBS:
- Lethargy
- Nausea
- Back pain
- Headache
- Gynaecological issues
- Bladder issues