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IBS and red flags
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common, "functional" bowel d/o
no known physical alteration women more likely to seek help Red flags: -anemia -fever -PERSISTANT diarrhea *rule out colon cancer |
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IBS care
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-based on symptoms and severity
-use diet, fiber (psyllium/metamucil) - 20g/day, antispasmotics, antidiarrheal, laxatives... SSRIs for pain/stress/anxiety |
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antispasmodics
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anticholinergics (SE dry mouth, urine retention, tachi)
-take before meals -Bentyl |
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antidiarrheal
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immodium - dont use if a bacterial infection - make sure its just IBS first.
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lotronix
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5HT receptor blocker (serotonin block/antagonist)
-for diarrhea -FDA approved in women only -for the severe pain -use if other tx is unsuccessful |
