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About This Course

  
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), focusing on their clinical spectrum, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management. The modules cover detailed discussions on the epidemiology, risk factors, and prevalence of SIBO, alongside the Rome IV criteria for diagnosing IBS.
 
    
Case-based learning helps solidify the application of diagnostic approaches and treatment modalities, particularly highlighting the use of Rifaximin and lifestyle interventions. The course concludes with clinical management strategies guided by expert recommendations, including a review of ACG guidelines for treating IBS.





Objectives:


    

  • 1. Understand the clinical spectrum and risk factors of SIBO, as well as disorders linked to it.
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  • 2. Gain proficiency in diagnosing IBS using the Rome IV criteria and differentiating it from other gastrointestinal conditions.
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  • 3. Explore evidence-based treatment options for IBS, including lifestyle changes and targeted pharmacotherapy.
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  • 4. Examine case-based scenarios for real-world application of diagnostic and treatment strategies for IBS and SIBO.
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Need for the Course:

    
    
     
  • 1. IBS is a prevalent condition affecting quality of life, and precise diagnosis remains challenging.
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  • 2. SIBO is often underdiagnosed, with a complex clinical spectrum requiring a better understanding.
    • 
     
  • 3. Proper application of the Rome IV criteria is critical for the accurate diagnosis of IBS and exclusion of other disorders.
    • 
     
  • 4. Effective management of IBS, particularly using medications like Rifaximin and lifestyle modifications, can significantly improve patient outcomes.
    • 
     
  • 5. Healthcare providers need updated knowledge on the latest guidelines, including ACG recommendations for IBS management
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Modules:

    
    
     
  • 1. Module 1: Understanding IBS and SIBO in Detail- Causes, Symptoms and Associated Conditions
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  • 2. Module 2: Diagnosis of IBS, SIBO - Understanding Patient Symptoms, Diagnostic Testing and Analysis, Rome 4 Criteria and all
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  • 3. Module 3: Treatment and Management of IBS and SIBO.ACG Recommendation for Management. Lifestyle Modifications and Focus on Rifaximine.
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Speakers:

  

    
    

        
Module 1 - Dr. Gourdas Chaudhari

      
      MBBS, MD (Medicine) , DM - Gastroenterology , FACG
        
Director & HOD of Department of Gastroenterology Hepatobiliary Sciences, 
        
Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
      
      
      
Dr. Gourdas Choudhuri is currently associated as Director and Head with
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Sciences at Fortis
Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram. He is a leading gastroenterologist,
medical educator, researcher of national eminence, as well as a columnist and
philanthropist. He pioneered many initiatives in the treatment of hepatobiliary
and pancreatic diseases in the country. He was the first to start Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and Extra
Corporeal Shockwave Biliary Lithotripsy in India (ESWL) in the early nineties. Dr. Gourdas Choudhuri is an
Honorable Secretary and President of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology. Dr. Choudhuri played a
leadership role in developing liver and digestive health in the country.

    

  

  

  

    
    

      
Module 2 - Dr. Amarender Puri 

      
      MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Gastroenterology).
        
Medanta — The Medicity, Gurugram.

      
      
      
Dr. Amrender Singh Puri is the Vice Chairman, Institute of Digestive and
Hepatobiliary Sciences, Medanta Gurugram. Dr. Puri completed his MBBS
followed by MD (Internal Medicine) from Christian Medical College, Ludhiana.
Thereafter, he worked for two years at CMC, Ludhiana (Punjab University) as a
Lecturer in Medicine before joining DM (Gastroenterology). Post completing his
DM (Gastroenterology) from SGPGI, Lucknow in 1992, Dr. Puri joined GB Pant Hospital, Delhi as an Associate
Professor of Gastroenterology and rose to the level of Professor and Head of Medical Gastroenterology
Department where he worked for more than two decades before joining the Medanta.


  

  

  
  




    
    

      
Module 3 - Dr. Prabha Sawant

      
      MBBS, MD, FICP, DM Gastroenterology
        
Professor & HOD, Department of Gastroenerology,
        
Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai.

      
      
      
Dr. Prabha Sawant is a reputed and a well known gastroenterologist .She has 38
years of teaching experience. She was associated with the Maharashtra University
of Health Sciences (MUHS) where she has guided 38 students in DM
Gastroenterology. She is a guide for DNB Gastroenterology at Gleneagles
Hosptal, Mumbai since 2017. She was Professor and Head Department of
Gastroenterology Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College for 21 years. She
specializes, consults and provides treatment for various gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Prabha Sawant has a wide
range of expertise in the field of gastroenterology and endoscopy. Her extensive knowledge in gastrointestinal
diseases allows her to provide accurate diagnosis and treatment for various gastrointestinal conditions.


  

  


 



  




  

  
Course FAQs
  
    
    

      
      

        
        
        
        

          

            Family Physicians who provide primary care to patients with gastro-intestinal problems, Gastroentrologists seeking to update their knowledge and skills, and any Physician interested in expanding his/her expertise in Gastroentrology.
          

        

      

      
      
      

        
        
        
        

          

            The course is organized into 3 modules. Registration for the course is always open and participants may
            begin the course at any time.
          

        

      

      
      
      

        
        
        
        

          

            Free Course

          

        

      

      
      
      

        
        
        
        

          

            As soon as you enroll in a course, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and assignments (if
            applicable). Peer review assignments become available once your session has officially begun.
          

        

      

      
      
      

        
        
        
        

          

            Yes, some background knowledge pertaining the subject will be necessary.
          

        

      


      
      
      

        
        
        
        

          

            Yes, relevant work experience is beneficial as the courses on docmode.org help practicing and aspiring
            healthcare professionals.
          

        

      

    

  











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Information :


About This Course

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), focusing on their clinical spectrum, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management. The modules cover detailed discussions on the epidemiology, risk factors, and prevalence of SIBO, alongside the Rome IV criteria for diagnosing IBS.

Case-based learning helps solidify the application of diagnostic approaches and treatment modalities, particularly highlighting the use of Rifaximin and lifestyle interventions. The course concludes with clinical management strategies guided by expert recommendations, including a review of ACG guidelines for treating IBS.


Objectives:

  • 1. Understand the clinical spectrum and risk factors of SIBO, as well as disorders linked to it.
  • 2. Gain proficiency in diagnosing IBS using the Rome IV criteria and differentiating it from other gastrointestinal conditions.
  • 3. Explore evidence-based treatment options for IBS, including lifestyle changes and targeted pharmacotherapy.
  • 4. Examine case-based scenarios for real-world application of diagnostic and treatment strategies for IBS and SIBO.

Need for the Course:

  • 1. IBS is a prevalent condition affecting quality of life, and precise diagnosis remains challenging.
  • 2. SIBO is often underdiagnosed, with a complex clinical spectrum requiring a better understanding.
  • 3. Proper application of the Rome IV criteria is critical for the accurate diagnosis of IBS and exclusion of other disorders.
  • 4. Effective management of IBS, particularly using medications like Rifaximin and lifestyle modifications, can significantly improve patient outcomes.
  • 5. Healthcare providers need updated knowledge on the latest guidelines, including ACG recommendations for IBS management

Modules:

  • 1. Module 1: Understanding IBS and SIBO in Detail- Causes, Symptoms and Associated Conditions
  • 2. Module 2: Diagnosis of IBS, SIBO - Understanding Patient Symptoms, Diagnostic Testing and Analysis, Rome 4 Criteria and all
  • 3. Module 3: Treatment and Management of IBS and SIBO.ACG Recommendation for Management. Lifestyle Modifications and Focus on Rifaximine.

Speakers:

Module 1 - Dr. Gourdas Chaudhari

MBBS, MD (Medicine) , DM - Gastroenterology , FACG
Director & HOD of Department of Gastroenterology Hepatobiliary Sciences,
Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram

Dr. Gourdas Choudhuri is currently associated as Director and Head with Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Sciences at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram. He is a leading gastroenterologist, medical educator, researcher of national eminence, as well as a columnist and philanthropist. He pioneered many initiatives in the treatment of hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases in the country. He was the first to start Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and Extra Corporeal Shockwave Biliary Lithotripsy in India (ESWL) in the early nineties. Dr. Gourdas Choudhuri is an Honorable Secretary and President of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology. Dr. Choudhuri played a leadership role in developing liver and digestive health in the country.


Module 2 - Dr. Amarender Puri

MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Gastroenterology).
Medanta — The Medicity, Gurugram.

Dr. Amrender Singh Puri is the Vice Chairman, Institute of Digestive and Hepatobiliary Sciences, Medanta Gurugram. Dr. Puri completed his MBBS followed by MD (Internal Medicine) from Christian Medical College, Ludhiana. Thereafter, he worked for two years at CMC, Ludhiana (Punjab University) as a Lecturer in Medicine before joining DM (Gastroenterology). Post completing his DM (Gastroenterology) from SGPGI, Lucknow in 1992, Dr. Puri joined GB Pant Hospital, Delhi as an Associate Professor of Gastroenterology and rose to the level of Professor and Head of Medical Gastroenterology Department where he worked for more than two decades before joining the Medanta.


Module 3 - Dr. Prabha Sawant

MBBS, MD, FICP, DM Gastroenterology
Professor & HOD, Department of Gastroenerology,
Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai.

Dr. Prabha Sawant is a reputed and a well known gastroenterologist .She has 38 years of teaching experience. She was associated with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) where she has guided 38 students in DM Gastroenterology. She is a guide for DNB Gastroenterology at Gleneagles Hosptal, Mumbai since 2017. She was Professor and Head Department of Gastroenterology Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College for 21 years. She specializes, consults and provides treatment for various gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Prabha Sawant has a wide range of expertise in the field of gastroenterology and endoscopy. Her extensive knowledge in gastrointestinal diseases allows her to provide accurate diagnosis and treatment for various gastrointestinal conditions.


Course FAQs

Family Physicians who provide primary care to patients with gastro-intestinal problems, Gastroentrologists seeking to update their knowledge and skills, and any Physician interested in expanding his/her expertise in Gastroentrology.
The course is organized into 3 modules. Registration for the course is always open and participants may begin the course at any time.
Free Course
As soon as you enroll in a course, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments become available once your session has officially begun.
Yes, some background knowledge pertaining the subject will be necessary.
Yes, relevant work experience is beneficial as the courses on docmode.org help practicing and aspiring healthcare professionals.