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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Treatment Algorithm

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

IBS-Diarrhea:
 • Diarrhea:
Algorithm IBS-Constipation ... : • Constipation ... : Osmotic laxatives ... Antispasmodics IBS-Diarrhea ... : • Diarrhea:
Causes of Pediatric Diarrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infectious:
 • Viral
 • Bacterial
 • Parasitic
Malabsorption:
 • Lactase
Causes of Pediatric Diarrhea ... • Toddler's Diarrhea ... • Constipation ... /Overflow Diarrhea ... • Drugs • Laxative
Fecal Incontinence - Pathogenesis and Complications
Continence mechanisms are impaired
 • Local neuronal damage
 • External and
proctitis) • Chronic diarrhea ... , diarrhea-predominant ... bowel syndrome, laxatives ... • Chronic constipation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Management Algorithm
Step 1: Good communication, dietary and lifestyle advice
Abdominal Pain:
 • 1st
eg TCA or SSRI Constipation ... • 1st line: Laxative ... : Secretagoge Diarrhea
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Risk factors: Previous acute enteric infection, Female
cognitions, Abuse Diarrhea ... , Eluxadoline Constipation ... - 1st Line: Laxatives
Stool Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Affected Pelvic Floor 
 - Trauma/Surgery
   • Surgery: Anorectal,
Floor - Chronic Constipation ... Emotional Problems - Diarrheal ... • Chronic Laxative
Types of Laxatives #constipation #chart #pharmacology #laxatives
Types of Laxatives ... #constipation # ... #pharmacology #laxatives
Pharmacologic Management of Constipation 
Fiber Laxatives
 - Bran powder
 - Psyllium
 - Methylcellulose
 - Calcium polycarbophil
Management of Constipation ... Fiber Laxatives ... Mineral oil Osmotic Laxatives ... 3350) Stimulant Laxatives ... Magnesium citrate #Constipation
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications
GASTROINTESTINAL
 • Dehydration & inability to digest food -> Constipation
 • Recurrent vomiting exposes
digest food -> Constipation ... from stomach) • Laxative ... loss of HCO3- in diarrhea
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea ... Causes of acute diarrhea ... Sorbitol, lactulose, Laxative ... weight: Secretory laxative ... ) #Chronic #Diarrhea