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Patho of IBS?
unknown. thought to be a miscommunication betwen brain & intestines

No inflammation.
s/s of IBS?
abdominal pain
recurrent diarrhea or constipation
gas/bloating
dx of IBS?
none. Only interview of s/s from client.

can keep a food diary to find trigger foods.
tx for IBS?
eliminate trigger foods
probiotics
drugs to relieve s/s (antidiarrheals, laxatives)
peppermint oil
exercise
hypnosis
counseling
Lotronex?
tx of IBS - seratonin antagonist
slows IM.
severe a/e: severe constipation, impaction, obstruction, perforation
Amitiza?
Zelnorm?
tx of IBS - increase IM
Amitiza s/e: diarrhea, HA, N, UTI, URI.

Zelnorm s/e: diarrhea, MI, stroke