Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Ebooklet

Identifies the differences between functional gastrointestinal disorders and inflammatory bowel diseases. Explains the pathophysiology of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and identifies appropriate treatment strategies. Discusses the pathophysiology of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative collitis and identify appropriate treatment strategies. Identifies psychosocial issues in chronic gastrointestinal disorders. Discusses new research on the causes of gastrointestinal disorders, such as peptic ulcer disease.

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Hour 1

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Definition and statistics
Social costs of IBS and GI disorders
IBS symptoms
Diagnostic procedures for IBS

Treatment of IBS

Dietary modifications
Available pharmacological treatments
Treatment of pain, diarrhea, and constipation

Hour 2

Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn’s Disease

Hour 3

Esophagitis
Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer Disease
NSAID Induced Disease

Learning Objectives

Identify the differences between functional gastrointestinal disorders and inflammatory bowel diseases.
Explain the pathophysiology of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and identifiy appropriate treatment strategies.
Discuss the pathophysiology of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative collitis and identify appropriate treatment strategies.
Identify psychosocial issues in chronic gastrointestinal disorders.
Discuss new research on the causes of gastrointestinal disorders, such as peptic ulcer disease.

Products specifications

Instructor	M. O'Brien, M.D.
Instructor	A. St. Charles, Ph.D., R.D., L.D.N.
More Information About This Course:	IBS & Inflammatory Gastrointestinal Disorders accreditation
# of Pages	95
Contact Hours:	3
NCBTMB Contact Hours	3 (Not Approved for NY)

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