Irritable bowel syndrome
IBS
Facts
:
Chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by a myriad of GI and extraintestinal symptoms, that may be exacerbated by stress
History / PE
:
Abdominal pain
Loose, watery stools
Constipation
Passage of mucus
Depression, sexual dysfunction
Diagnosis
:
Normal colonic mucosa
Differential Diagnosis
:
Ulcerative colitis
Celiac disease
Chron's disease
July 28th 2010
Categories
Internal Medicine
Links
Files & Images