18 Questions
What is the minimum duration of abdominal discomfort or pain associated with altered bowel habits required for a diagnosis of IBS?
3 days/month
What is the worldwide prevalence of IBS?
11%
Which of the following is a risk factor for IBS?
Family history
What is the primary distinguishing feature of IBS with constipation (IBS-C)?
Constipation
Which of the following is a psychological factor contributing to the development of IBS?
Stress response
What is the age range in which IBS is most commonly diagnosed?
20-39 years
What is the primary method of diagnosing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
Clinical diagnosis
What is the purpose of stool studies in the diagnosis of IBS?
To rule out other gastrointestinal disorders
What is the significance of alarm features in the diagnosis of IBS?
They require urgent referral and further investigation
What is the Bristol Stool Chart used for in the diagnosis of IBS?
To classify the type of IBS
What is the purpose of the IBS Severity score?
To assess the severity of IBS symptoms
What is the management approach for patients with IBS who have normal initial investigations and no alarm features?
No additional testing or therapy
What is the primary site of inflammation in ulcerative colitis?
Mucosal layer of the colon
What is the most common age group affected by ulcerative colitis?
Young adults (15-40 years)
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing ulcerative colitis?
Increased saturated fat intake
What is the most common extraintestinal manifestation of ulcerative colitis?
Osteoarthritis
What is the characteristic abdominal pain pattern in ulcerative colitis?
Left-sided pain related to defecation
What is the association between smoking and ulcerative colitis?
Smoking is protective against ulcerative colitis
Test your knowledge on the different types of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), including IBSD, IBSM, and Unspecified IBS, as well as the diagnostic criteria and investigations used to diagnose IBS. Learn about the Bristol stool chart and IBS Severity score, and how to distinguish between the different subtypes.
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