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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Diagnosis

Description: Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a disorder of the intestine that carries no structural lesions or pathophysiological explanations. Between 10 and 20% of the population in developed countries suffer from IBS, with almost 75% of those people reporting symptoms being female. While IBS is a widespread condition, only 20-30% of sufferers consult a doctor. This course describes the clinical features and tests used to diagnose this condition.

COURSE OUTLINE

INTRODUCTION
1. Course Information
2. Interface Tour
3. Course Overview

CLINICAL FEATURES
4. Objectives
5. Rome Criteria
6. Pain, Stool Form, and Bloating
7. Non-colonic Symptoms
8. Progress Check

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
9. Objectives
10. Endoscopy
11. Sigmoidoscopy
12. The Barium Enema
13. Stool Specimen Analysis
14. Blood Tests
15. Progress Check

CONCLUSION
16. Summary

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Students completing this course should be able to:

Describe the clinical features of IBS and list the Rome criteria
Name the differential diagnoses of colitis and other diseases
Describe how a sigmoidoscopy aids in the diagnosis of IBS
Explain how a barium enema is used as a negative diagnostic tool
List the laboratory tests that can detect an underlying organic basis for IBS symptoms

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