Functional Bowel Disorders - Introduction
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Which symptom must be present for a diagnosis of Functional diarrhea?

  • Bothersome bloating (correct)
  • Bloody stools
  • Straining during defecation
  • Predominant abdominal pain

What distinguishes Functional diarrhea from IBS-D?

  • Presence of blood in stool
  • Onset of symptoms after age 50
  • Fever and night symptoms
  • Lack of abdominal pain (correct)

Which medication is commonly used to treat Functional diarrhea?

  • Selective calcium channel blockers
  • Laxatives (PEG, lactulose)
  • Anticholinergic-Antispasmodic
  • Tricyclic antidepressants (correct)

What is a key feature of Functional diarrhea unrelated to other conditions?

<p>Loose or watery stools (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Rome IV criteria define Functional diarrhea?

<p>Watery stools and mucus passage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the common symptoms associated with functional diarrhea?

<p>Abdominal pain, distension, and irregular bowel habits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for functional diarrhea?

<p>Food intolerance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is functional diarrhea diagnosed?

<p>By ruling out alarm symptoms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes IBS-D from IBS-C?

<p>IBS-D involves Bristol scale 6-7 more frequently, whereas IBS-C involves 1-2 more frequently (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does visceral hypersensitivity play in functional diarrhea?

<p>It decreases overall pain thresholds in the rectum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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