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What percentage of adults worldwide are affected by Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
What is a contributing factor to the development of Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
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What type of diet is often recommended for individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
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Which of the following medications is NOT typically used to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
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What type of therapy is often used to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
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What is a trigger for Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
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Study Notes
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Definition and Prevalence
- IBS is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by recurring abdominal pain, changes in bowel movements, and bloating.
- Affects approximately 10-15% of adults worldwide, with a higher prevalence in women.
Symptoms
- Abdominal pain or cramping
- Changes in bowel habits:
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Alternating between diarrhea and constipation
- Bloating and gas
- Changes in bowel appearance:
- Mucus in the stool
- Urgency to have a bowel movement
- Feeling of incomplete evacuation
- Other symptoms:
- Fatigue
- Anxiety and depression
- Sleep disturbances
Causes and Risk Factors
- Unknown exact cause, but contributing factors include:
- Abnormal gut motility
- Hypersensitivity to food or stress
- Imbalance of gut flora
- Genetic predisposition
- Hormonal changes
- Triggers:
- Food: dairy, gluten, high-FODMAP foods, spicy or fatty foods
- Stress
- Hormonal changes
- Medications
Diagnosis
- Rome Criteria: symptoms must be present for at least 3 days/week for at least 3 months
- Elimination of other gastrointestinal disorders through:
- Medical history and physical examination
- Laboratory tests (e.g., blood tests, endoscopy, colonoscopy)
- Imaging studies (e.g., X-rays, CT scans)
Treatment and Management
- Dietary changes:
- Low-FODMAP diet
- Gluten-free diet
- Avoid trigger foods
- Lifestyle modifications:
- Stress management
- Regular exercise
- Adequate sleep
- Medications:
- Antispasmodics
- Antidepressants
- Laxatives or anti-diarrheal medications
- Probiotics
- Behavioral therapy:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Gut-directed hypnotherapy
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Definition and Prevalence
- IBS is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by recurring abdominal pain, changes in bowel movements, and bloating.
- Affects approximately 10-15% of adults worldwide, with a higher prevalence in women.
Symptoms
- Abdominal pain or cramping
- Changes in bowel habits, including diarrhea, constipation, or alternating between both
- Bloating and gas
- Changes in bowel appearance, such as mucus in the stool
- Urgency to have a bowel movement
- Feeling of incomplete evacuation
- Fatigue, anxiety, and depression
- Sleep disturbances
Causes and Risk Factors
- Unknown exact cause, but contributing factors include abnormal gut motility, hypersensitivity to food or stress, imbalance of gut flora, genetic predisposition, and hormonal changes
- Triggers include food (dairy, gluten, high-FODMAP foods, spicy or fatty foods), stress, hormonal changes, and certain medications
Diagnosis
- Rome Criteria: symptoms must be present for at least 3 days/week for at least 3 months
- Diagnosis involves elimination of other gastrointestinal disorders through medical history and physical examination, laboratory tests, and imaging studies
Treatment and Management
- Dietary changes, such as a low-FODMAP diet, gluten-free diet, and avoidance of trigger foods
- Lifestyle modifications, including stress management, regular exercise, and adequate sleep
- Medications, such as antispasmodics, antidepressants, laxatives or anti-diarrheal medications, and probiotics
- Behavioral therapy, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and gut-directed hypnotherapy
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