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Flashcards by carlymerlo, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by carlymerlo
about 12 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What is irritable bowel syndrome? | It is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by altered bowel habits and abdominal pain. |
| What are the aetiology factors involved in IBS | Enhanced visceral perception Low grade inflammation Altered gastrointestinal tract motility Altered GIT microflora |
| What are the symptoms involved in IBS? | Abdominal pain and distension Bloating Constipation / diarrhoea Flatulence Chronic dyspepsia Mucous in stool |
| What are the Rome III guidelines used to diagnose IBS | Recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort for at least 3 days/month in last 3 months associated with: 1. Relief with defecation 2. Onset associated with a change in frequency of stool and or 3. Onset associated with a change in form of stool |
| What are the symptoms that cumulatively support the diagnosis of IBS (Rome III) | Abnormal stool frequency Abnormal stool form Abnormal stool passage Passage of mucus Bloating and feeling of abdominal distension |
| What are the 4 Rs used to Treat IBS | 1. Remove 2. Replace 3. Reinoculate 4. Repair |
| What is Kerry Bone's Dysbiosis Treatment? | 1. Starve 2. Kill 3. Feed 4. Repopulate 5. Prebiotics |
| What is the Naturopathic Understanding of IBS | Reduced tolerance to visceral pain - possibly hypersensitivity to pain associated with bleeding Altered motility of the GIT Food Allergies / sensitivities Stress Parasitic of bacterial infections Dysbiosis and intestinal hyper permeability Inflammation Poor digestive function Meds |
| How does stress relate to IBS? | Gut brain axis dysfunction / gut reactor - neurotransmitter imbalance |
| What physical examinations can be conducted to determine if IBS is present? | Rectal examination Colonscopy Rectal biopsy |
| What actions are needed to reduce bloating and pain associated with bloating? | Carminatives Bitters Aromatic digestives |
| What actions are needed to reduce spasm and encourage rhythmic and effective peristalsis? | Visceral spasmodics |
| What actions can we use to directly target symptoms due to abnormality in bowel movements? | Astringents Gentle laxatives Cholagogues |
| How can we improve the ability to deal with stress and lessen anxiety and the ill effects of stress and regulate the gut brain axis? | Nervines Adaptogens Sedatives Anxiolytics |
| How can we resolve infections? | Anti microbials Anti parasitics |
| how can we restore intestinal microbial homeostasis? | Mucilages |
| how can we address inflammation? | anti inflammatories |
| How can we improve upper digestive function? | bitters aromatic digestives |
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