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Overview
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Overview
Overview
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic, relapsing functional bowel disorder characterized by abdominal pain and bloating with altered bowel habits that may affect the patient's quality of life.
The symptoms if IBS may be exacerbated by stress, alcohol, food, abdominal and/or pelvic surgery, a sequelae of GI infection, and/or a difficult life changing event in the patient's life
There are no identifiable physical, radiologic or lab abnormalities indicative of organic disease; thus, diagnosis is symptom based and therefore, accurate history of patient’s symptoms is imperative.
The cornerstone of IBS therapy is a strong physician-patient relationship, education and reassurance which may reduce the need for further consultation and may be therapeutic.
For further information regarding the management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
The symptoms if IBS may be exacerbated by stress, alcohol, food, abdominal and/or pelvic surgery, a sequelae of GI infection, and/or a difficult life changing event in the patient's life
There are no identifiable physical, radiologic or lab abnormalities indicative of organic disease; thus, diagnosis is symptom based and therefore, accurate history of patient’s symptoms is imperative.
The cornerstone of IBS therapy is a strong physician-patient relationship, education and reassurance which may reduce the need for further consultation and may be therapeutic.
For further information regarding the management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
