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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Treatment Algorithm

IBS-Constipation:
 • Constipation: Osmotic laxatives
 • Abdominal pain: Antispasmodics

IBS-Diarrhea:
 • Diarrhea:
Irritable Bowel ... IBS-Constipation ... : • Constipation ... • Abdominal pain ... : • Diarrhea:
Causes of Pediatric Diarrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infectious:
 • Viral
 • Bacterial
 • Parasitic
Malabsorption:
 • Lactase
Causes of Pediatric ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Constipation ... Poisoning • Irritable ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
TABLE 2. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) sub-classifications
lBS-diarrhoea (IBS-D)
 - >25% loose or watery stools; <25% hard
Irritable bowel ... accompanied by pain ... defaecation IBS-constipation ... consistency to meet the criteria ... Subclassifications #Classes
Causes of Chronic Pelvic Pain (> 6 months in duration) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Co-morbidities:
 • Somatization
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Gastrointestinal: • Irritable ... bowel syndrome ... • Inflammatory bowel ... disease • Constipation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Risk factors: Previous acute enteric infection, Female
Irritable Bowel ... and Management Algorithm ... cognitions, Abuse Diarrhea ... , Eluxadoline Constipation ... -HT4 agonists Pain
Diffuse Acute Abdominal Pain (<72 hours) - Differential Diagnostic Algorithm
Look for surgical abdomen
Upper quadrant: R/O cardiac,
Acute Abdominal Pain ... Peritonitic • Bowel ... Gastroenteritis • Constipation ... • Trauma • Irritable ... bowel syndrome
Stool Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Affected Pelvic Floor 
 - Trauma/Surgery
   • Surgery: Anorectal,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Floor - Chronic Constipation ... Emotional Problems - Diarrheal ... Disease • Irritable ... #Causes
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Irritable Bowel ... Rome IV Criteria ... Recurrent abdominal pain ... • If Diarrhea: ... /or Refractory Constipation
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
• Vomiting, diarrhea ... : • Constipation ... • Irritable bowel ... • Inflammatory bowel ... disease • Necrotic bowel
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Management Algorithm
Step 1: Good communication, dietary and lifestyle advice
Abdominal Pain:
 • 1st
Irritable Bowel ... IBS) Management Algorithm ... advice Abdominal Pain ... eg TCA or SSRI Constipation ... : Secretagoge Diarrhea