What are some main symptoms of IBS?
Diarrhea, constipation, pain, cramping, bloating, excess gas
What are some causes of IBS?
Muscle contractions in the intestine, nervous system issues, inflammation of the intestine, severe infection
What tests could be done to diagnosis Peptic Ulcer Disease?
Upper Endoscopy, H. pylori
What Life style changes can be made to treat Peptic Ulcer Disease?
Stop smoking, do not over use NSAIDS, stress reduction
What nursing interventions are addressed in Peptic Ulcer Disease?
Risk of hemorrhage, perforation, penetration, and pyloric obstruction
What symptoms would you have with Peptic Ulcer Disease?
pain, heartburn, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea, bleeding
HWhat infection causes Peptic Ulcer Disease?
H. pylori
What are the three types of IBS?
IBS-C (constipation), IBS-D (diarrhea), and mixed (both constipation and diarrhea)
What medications can treat Peptic Ulcer Disease?
Proton Pump Inhibitors, Antibiotics
What issues should be addressed in IBS?
Pain, constipation, diarrhea, dehydration (caused by diarrhea)
What symptoms does IBS and Peptic Ulcer Disease have in common?
Pain, diarrhea, constipation
What can strong and week muscle contractions in the intestine cause?
Strong- gas, bloating, and diarrhea
Weak- slow digestion, constipation
What kind of tests could be done to check for IBS?
Lactose intolerance, Breath test (check for bacteria growth), upper endoscopy, stool test, celiac disease (IBS-D)
What dietary changes could be made for someone with IBS?
High fiber foods, avoid high gas foods, avoid gluten
What symptoms can nervous issues cause related to IBS?
Pain, diarrhea, constipation
What medications can be used to treat IBS?