Irritable bowel syndrome, food intolerances, and other causes of bloating
<p>Bloating is a common presentation in primary care and can be caused by a wide variety of conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome, food intolerances, and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.</p><br><p>[Main] Bloating is a key characteristic of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but can also be a sign of a food intolerance (such as lactose intolerance) and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). In this episode of the Clinical Update podcast, MIMS Learning editors Sangeeta and Rhiannon explore the potential causes of bloating and how they should be diagnosed and managed.</p><br><p>They review both the NICE and the Rome IV criteria for diagnosing IBS, subtypes, and management options (such as the FODMAP diet), and look at red flag symptoms that require further assessment. They also discuss the differences between functional gastrointestinal conditions and IBS.</p><br><p>The bidirectional relationship between eating disorders and gastrointestinal conditions, and </p><p>how bile acid malabsorption can masquerade as IBS-D, are also explored.</p><br><p><strong>Educational objectives</strong></p><p>After listening to this episode, healthcare professionals should be more aware of</p><ul><li>How IBS is diagnosed and managed</li><li>How functional gastrointestinal disorders differ from IBS</li><li>Food intolerances (including lactose intolerance) that are associated with bloating</li><li>The bidirectional relationship between eating disorders and gastrointestinal conditions</li></ul><p><br></p><p>You can access the website version of this podcast, along with a list of key learning points, on <a href="https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/courses/podcast-ibs-food-intolerances-and-other-causes-of-bloating" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MIMS Learning</a> — and make notes for your appraisal. MIMS Learning offers hundreds of hours of CPD for healthcare professionals, along with a handy CPD organiser.</p><br><p>Please note: this podcast is presented by medical editors and discusses educational content written or presented by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals on the MIMS Learning website and at live events.</p><br><p>This episode was produced by Jude Owen.</p><br><p><strong>MIMS Learning</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/register" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Register for a FREE account</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/courses/bloating" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bloating</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/courses/constipation-red-flags-and-new-dietary-guidelines" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Constipation: red flags and new dietary guidelines</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/courses/disorders-of-gut-brain-interaction" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Disorders of gut-brain interaction</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/courses/irritable-bowel-syndrome-clinical-review" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Irritable bowel syndrome: clinical review</a></p><br><p><strong>MIMS Learning Live South</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.mimslearninglive.com/london/book-now" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book for free</a></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
