IBS
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What are the symptoms of IBS
stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation
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What demographic are most affected via IBS
more common in women and people aged 20-39 years
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What exacerbates IBS
1.) spicy, processed+fatty foods
2.) coffee/alcohol/fizzy drinks
3.) stress, anxiety and depression
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What are the non-drug treatment for IBS
reduce stress
increase exercise
drink at least 1.5L daily
reduce fresh fruit to 3x a day
balanced diet+ don’t eat too fast
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What’s the drug treatment for IBS
constipation give bulk forming not lactulose
diarrhoea give loperamide
abdominal pain/spasm= mebeverine/alverine/peppermint oil
refractory abdominal pain= TCA/SSRI
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