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1
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PUD manamgnet consider adding

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a probiotic as adjuvant therapy

2
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PUD after treating for H. pylori, continue

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continue PPI for r8 to 12 weeks to promote healing

3
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PUD if patient is at low risk

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no further treatment is needed

4
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PUD if patient is at high risk

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consider chronic acid suppression therapy

5
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PUD if symptoms do not resolve

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refer the patient

6
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PUD Irritable Bowel Syndrome most common

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GI disorder, affects women 3 times more than men

7
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IBS is a

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“clinical” diagnosis (there is no “test” for IBS), rather there are diagnostic criteria

8
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IBS there is no

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there is no test for IBS, you should test for underlying causes if appropriate

9
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IBS drugs used to treat

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are varied and depend if pt has IBS with constipation, diarrhea or both

10
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Drugs usd to treat IBS

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Antidiarrheals
Laxatives
Laxative alternatives such as lubiprostone
Antispasmatics, ex. Dicyclomine
Fiber supplements
SSRIs
Tricyclic antidepressants
11
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Lifestyle modification such as counseling, stress management, food sensitivity testing/coaching can all be helpful in treating

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IBS