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WorksheetsIrritable Bowel Syndrome
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
What are two possible diseases that can occur in the digestive system?
diarrhea
cancer
irritable bowel syndrome
bowel irritable syndrome
Which of the following is not a common symptom of constipation?
Abdominal pain
Bloating
Increased appetite
Infrequent bowel movements
Which of the following is not a common cause of constipation?
Low fiber diet
Lack of physical activity
High fluid intake
Certain medications
Which of the following can cause diarrhea? Select all that apply:
Food allergies
Regular exercise
Intestinal diseases
Healthy diet
Which of the following can be a symptom of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
Abdominal pain
Increased energy
Weight gain
Improved sleep
Standard practice to treat constipation is to recommend a high fiber diet. Select all that would be included in this diet.
refined grains
fresh fruit
vegetables
popcorn, nuts, and seeds
Which of the following lifestyle changes can help relieve constipation?
Decreasing fiber intake
Increasing physical activity
Decreasing fluid intake
Increasing stress
Which of the following is not a common treatment for constipation?
Increasing fiber intake
Drinking plenty of water
Regular exercise
Decreasing fluid intake
Diarrhea is a common symptom of many GI disorders, infectious diseases, and antibiotic use. Due to the increased frequency and increased water content of stools, select all conditions that can result
Increased risk of dehydration
Electrolyte imbalances especially hyponatremia and hypokalemia
acid-base imbalance--> metabolic alkalosis
malnutrition if diarrhea becomes chronic
