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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Dr. Rakesh Kumar . Adi (D.M.) Gastroenterology Osmania General Hospital

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In GE OP , > 30% of patients have functional gastrointestinal disorders. IBS is the most common functional bowel disorder . In 1966, DeLor coined the term to the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) , defining it as a functional enteropathy.

IBS is defined as “a functional bowel disorder in which abdominal pain is associated with defecation or a change in Thompson et bowel habits” al. Gut. 1999;1143-

EPIDEMIOLOGY 

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IBS is a common disorder all over the world. Prevalence 3% to 20% in the U.S . Younger people have a higher prevalence of IBS Female predo-minance, M : F - 2 : 1

IBS Vs Other Imp Diseases  

US prevalence of IBS up to 20% US prevalence rates for other common diseases – Diabetes 3% – Asthma 4% – Heart disease 8% – Hypertension 11%

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Young age, Female gender, Affluent childhood environment Recent antibiotic use Food intolerance,

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Bacterial gastroenteritis (commonly Campylobacter) Depression Adverse life events and Hypochondriasis Extraintestinal somatic symptoms.

IBS Subtypes   

Constipation predominant Diarrhea predominant Alternator (alternating bouts of diarrhea and constipation) This classification was suboptimal because it was not evidence based .

Revised subclassification 

ROME III proposed new subtyping based on stool consistency alone is 1. IBS with constipation (IBS-C) 2. IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D) 3. IBS mixed type (IBS-M) 4. IBS unsubtyped (IBS-U).

Pathophysiology of IBS

1. Abnormal Motility 

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Colonic and SI transit has been shown to be delayed in IBS with constipation and accelerated in IBS with diarrhea, but not all studies concur. There is no consensus on the exact patterns of motor derangement that actually induce constipation or diarrhea. Not sufficient to explain symptoms of

2. Visceral Hypersenstivity 

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Balloon distention in the rectum was shown to induce pain at lower vol in pts with IBS In IBS there is abnormal sensitization within the dorsal horn of the spinal cord or CNS . But Visceral Hypersenstivity is found only in 60% of patients .

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The brain-gut axis is a system of integrated circuits that allows gut activity to influence the brain, and brain activity to influence the gut. The symptoms in IBS are hypothesized to arise from dysregulation within the brain-gut axis. Numerous brain-gut neurotransmitters (ie, enkephalins,

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It is now realized that the 1. Altered colonic motility 2. Visceral hypersensitivity in IBS are determined by reciprocal interactions between gut and brain.

4. Dysregulation of Chemical Signaling 

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Serotonin (5-HT) is a chemical signal that plays an important role in IBS It has been shown that 5-HT is involved at most levels in the bidirectional communication occurring along the brain-gut axis.

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The 5-HT released from EC cells causes 1) stimulate extrinsic afferent pathways involved in pain perception by the CNS and 2) stimulate intrinsic afferent neurons involved in triggering intestinal motor responses. 5-HT, present in both the (CNS) and (ENS), is

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Local inflammation Abnormal colonic flora & Bacterial overgrowth Abnormal gas propulsion Food intolerance Psychological factors Genetics

Symptoms 

Chronic or recurrent GI symptoms – Lower abdominal pain/discomfort – Altered bowel function (urgency, altered stool consistency, altered stool frequency, incomplete evacuation) – Bloating

Diagnostic Approaches  

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1950s: Increased gut motility 1980 to 1999: Symptom-based criteria – Manning criteria – Rome criteria 1999 : Rome II criteria 2006 : Rome III criteria

Manning Criteria 

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 Abdominal pain that is relieved after a bowel movement .  Looser stool at pain onset ,  More frequent stools at pain onset   Abdominal distention (visible) Sensation of incomplete rectal evacuation*    Passage of mucus*

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Demerits : Symptoms were specific, but not sensitive, for identifying IBS They were of greater diagnostic value in women. Merit :The Manning criteria identified additional patients with IBS-like symptoms who should also be classified as true IBS.

Rome I Criteria  ≥3 mo of continuous or recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort relieved with defecation    and     Disturbed defecation (≥ 2 of the following):    1. Altered stool frequency    2. Altered stool form (hard or loose/watery)    3. Altered stool passage (straining 

Rome II Criteria 

Abdominal pain   ≥12wk, which need not be consecutive, in the preceding 12 mon asso. with least 2 of the 3 following features:   1. Relieved with defecation    2. Onset asso. with a change in stool frequency 3. Onset asso. with a change in stool form

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Comparisons of the criteria have shown that both identify similar patient populations, Although the Rome II criteria was more restrictive in some studies. ROME I criteria is more senstive than ROME II for diagnosis of IBS Dr.D.N. Reddyin et alIndian ,AIG Indian J Gastroenterology population 2005 ;24: 164 -166

Rome III Criteria 

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Recurrent abdominal pain atleast 3 days in a month in last 3 mon asso. with ≥ 2 of the following 1. Improvement with defecation 2. Onset asso. with a change in stool frequency 3. Onset asso. with a change in stool form Drossman DA, Rome III: Digestive Disease Week; May With onset of symptoms at least 6

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Changes instituted from Rome II to Rome III criteria are: (1) frequency threshold of symptoms needed to meet criteria (ie, 3 or more days per mon in the last 3 mons; (2) duration of symptoms (< 6 months) before one can make a firm diagnosis; (3) refining the subtyping of IBS.

Diagnosis 

AGA Practice Guidelines – Symptom-based diagnostic criteria (Rome II) with careful history and physical exam – Search for organic disease

RED FLAGS Anemia  Fever  Persistent diarrhea  Rectal bleeding  Severe constipation 

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Nocturnal symptoms Family history of GI cancer, IBD or SPRUE New onset of sym in pts 50+ yrs of age

Treatment 

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Treatment program is based on dominant symptoms and their severity Education and support Diet Medical management Psychological or behavioral options – Psychotherapy – Stress management

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Education and reassurance :Reassure patient that there is no serious organic disease or alarming symptoms . Diet : The standard of care for IBS typically has been a high-fiber diet . Improves constipation with sufficient supplementation (20-30 g per day) May worsen some IBS symptoms (ie, bloating

Medical management 1 .Antispasmodics/Anticholinergics :  Dicyclomine HCl  Belladonna and phenobarbital  Clidinium bromide with chlordiazepoxide  They seem most useful for those with postprandial pain when taken 30 minutes prior to eating.

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Non anticholinergic antispasmodics, include 1. Mebeverine (a smooth muscle relaxant), 2. Selective calcium channel blockers (e.g., pinaverium), and 3. Opiate agonists (e.g., trimebutine)

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2. Laxatives Symptomatic treatment of C-IBS Osmotic laxatives (MgSO4, lactulose) Stimulant laxatives Some laxatives agents can exacerbate abdominal pain and bloating

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3. Antidiarrheals : Loperamide is efficacious in IBS with diarrhea; Decreases frequency of bowel movements Improves stool consistency Does not affect abdominal pain or distention

4. Tricyclic Antidepressants & SSRIs  Reserved for patients with sev or refractory pain  Improve global well-being more than symptoms  TCA tend to be constipating and, therefore, may be of most benefit in IBS - D,  SSRIs may be more beneficial in IBS-

5. Serotonergic Agent Treatment of C-IBS Tegaserod maleate  5-HT4 receptor partial agonist  Indicated for the short-term treatment of women with IBS whose primary bowel symptom is constipation

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Treatment of D-IBS Alosetron 5-HT3 receptor antagonist Indicated only for women with sev IBS- D who have: – Chronic IBS symptoms (generally lasting 6 months or longer) – Not responded adequately to conventional therapy

IBS & Ischemic Colitis 

Patients with IBS are eight times more likely than are other patients to develop ischemic colitis, Annual Digestive Disease Week. Volume 36, Issue 16, (15 Aug 2006)

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Ischemic colitis occurs in 0.1% of pts on Alosetron but usually transient and without irreversible consequence.

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Psychological treatment : Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, and Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) IBS patients with abdominal pain, diarrhea, and psychological distress appear most likely to have a beneficial response to such intervention

PROGNOSIS   

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Once made, diagnosis is maintained in 97% of IBS patients , Survival in IBS was not different from expected, Some IBS patients have spontaneous improvement over time, but usually IBS is a relapsing disorder. The presence of excessive psychological distress or anxiety, as well as a long duration of complaints, tends to indicate a poorer prognosis.

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