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



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July 28th 2010