A 44-year-old woman with IBS-type symptoms has persistent diarrhoea, weight loss, and nocturnal symptoms. What is the most appropriate next step?...

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A 44-year-old woman with IBS-type symptoms has persistent diarrhoea, weight loss, and nocturnal symptoms. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Fecal calprotectin and consider colonoscopy

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Reassure and low FODMAP diet only

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Empirical loperamide

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CT abdomen

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Hydrogen breath test for lactose intolerance

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Chronic Diarrhoea (IBS vs IBD)