• Aust Prescr · Oct 2018

    Review

    Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.

    • Chamara Basnayake.
    • St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne.
    • Aust Prescr. 2018 Oct 1; 41 (5): 145-149.

    Irritable Bowel Syndrome Is A Chronic Functional Gastrointestinal Disorder That Presents With Abdominal Pain Related To Defecation Accompanied By A Change In Stool Frequency Or Form Despite Its Impact On A Patient’s Quality Of Life It Has No Effect On MortalityA Positive Clinical Diagnosis Should Be Made If The Characteristic Symptoms Are Present And Red Flags Are Absent Red Flags Should Prompt Specialist ReferralConsultations Should Be Provided In An Empathetic Manner Addressing The Concerns Of The Patient While Providing ReassuranceManipulating Diet With The Assistance Of A Dietitian Is An Appropriate Initial Treatment For Irritable Bowel Syndrome A Low Fodmap Diet Is An Effective Therapy

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