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
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