What is IBS?
This disorder causes abdominal pain and changes in bowel movements.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
what is the key IBS symptom?
recurrent abdominal pain
This diet limits fermentable carbs to reduce IBS symptoms.
Low FODMAP diet
This antidiarrheal medication slows intestinal movement in IBS-D.
loperamide
IBS is classified as this type of gastrointestinal disorder.
chronic functional GI disorder
The exact cause of IBS is currently this.
Unknown
Tight, squeezing abdominal pain is called this.
cramping
Patients are advised to avoid caffeine, alcohol, and these types of foods.
fatty or spicy foods
This antispasmodic reduces intestinal muscle spasms.
dicyclomine
IBS has no cure but symptoms can be ____
managed
IBS can sometimes occur after this type of infection.
bacterial or parasitic infection
Feeling gassy or swollen in the abdomen is known as this symptom.
bloating
Eating these types of meals helps manage IBS symptoms.
small, frequent meals
Dicyclomine should be taken this long before meals.
20-30min before meals
Is IBS directly inherited? Yes or No
NO
IBS most often begins during these stages of life.
the teen years or early adulthood
IBS can cause changes in the appearance and frequency of this.
stool
These activities help with stress management and symptom control.
yoga, meditation, or regular exercise
Fiber supplements and osmotic laxatives are first-line treatments for this IBS type.
IBS-C
IBS treatment is tailored based on whether the patient has IBS-C, IBS-D, or this type.
Mixed IBS
IBS is twice as common in this group.
women/females
IBS commonly causes either this or constipation.
diarrhea
Keeping this record helps identify triggers for IBS.
food diary
This medication increases fluid secretion to ease stool passage in IBS-C.
Linaclotide (Linzess)
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