MRCP PART 1 GASTROENTEROLOGY Exam Questions and answers
MRCP PART 1 GASTROENTEROLOGY Exam Questions and answers what is the first line treatment for IBS pain? Anti-spasmodic what is the first line treatment for IBS constipation? laxatives but avoid lactulose What is the first line treatment for IBS diarrhoea? loperamide What treatment can be considered if an IBS patient has constipation not responding to conventional laxative? linaclotide When can linaclotide be given for IBS constipation? -optimal or maximum tolerated doses of previous laxatives from different classes have not helped AND -they have had constipation for at least 1 year What is the second line pharmacological treatment for patient's with IBS?
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