Irritable bowel syndrome - Ali Jafer
Date Published:
Monday, November 30, 2015
Duration:
48:20
Dr Ali Jafer talks about Irritable bowel syndrome. Ali is a Consultant Gastroenterologist for Waitemata DHB and has special interests in small intestine disease, GI bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease and capsule endoscopy.
Topics:
- Definitions
- What causes IBS – risk factors
- Red flags
- Diagnosis
- Managing IBS in General practice
- Explaining to patients
- Drug therapy
- Role for anti-depressants
- Alternatives? Probiotics?
- Referral
- Take home messages
Resources
Auckland Regional Health Pathways
Dr Ali Jafer
Consultant Gastroenterologist
To find out more about Dr Jafer Click here.
This presentation is intended for qualified health practitioners professional development and should not be relied upon for any other purpose. Any opinions offered are those of the presenter or other speaker and do not necessarily represent the views of Goodfellow Unit.