A 25-year-old patient complains of abdominal pain relieved by defecation and a change in stool consistency. Investigations are normal. According to NI...

Question

A 25-year-old patient complains of abdominal pain relieved by defecation and a change in stool consistency. Investigations are normal. According to NICE guidelines which dietary advice is recommended first-line for IBS?

Accepted Answer

Increase fluid intake reduce processed foods and consider regular meal patterns

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Adopt a low FODMAP diet immediately

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High-dose fiber supplements daily

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Only gluten-free diet

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Total lactose avoidance

Irritable Bowel Syndrome — MRCGP AKT MCQ

A 25-year-old patient complains of abdominal pain relieved by defecation and a change in stool consistency. Investigations are normal. According to NICE guidelines which dietary advice is recommended first-line for IBS?