How IBS is different from IBD?

 

IBS is a common intestinal disease that is caused mainly due to abnormal communication between the nervous system and the bowel muscles along with stress, infections, and poor dietary habits. Whereas IBD is a group of disorders characterized by prolonged inflammation in various parts of the digestive tract.

What is the difference between IBD and IBS?

IBD (Inflammatory bowel disease) –

– Group of disorders characterized by prolonged inflammation in various parts of the digestive tract.

-The two main conditions that are classified as IBD-

(a) Crohn’s disease – It can affect any part of your gastrointestinal tract.

(b) Ulcerative colitis- It is a lifelong condition that’s characterized by recurring episodes of inflammation in the mucosal layer of the colon.

IBS (Inflammatory bowel syndrome) –

-It is a chronic functional disorder of the gastrointestinal tract, characterized by chronic abdominal pain and altered bowel habits.

-IBS has physical symptoms, but the causes are not currently well understood.

What are the causes of IBD and IBS

Causes of IBD-

The exact cause is unknown.

  • Genetics.
  • Environmental factors, like stress.

Causes of IBS-

It is not known for certain, but the following conditions may increase your risk-

  • Food intolerance and sensitivities.
  •  Bacterial infections.
  •  Genetics.
What are the similar symptoms of IBD and IBS?

Mostly diagnosed in young people, similar symptoms of both conditions include:

  • Constipation and diarrhea.
  • Belly pain
  • Bloating
What are the different symptoms of IBD and IBS?

IBD can cause-

  • Weight loss
  • Fever
  • Inflammation in joints, eyes, or skin.
  • Bloody or black stool.

IBS can cause-

  • Nausea
  • More gas than usual and feel like you still need to go after a bowel movement.
What is the type of pain experienced in IBD and IBS?

IBD pain-

  • Pain in the abdomen is also a common symptom of IBD.
  • The patient also complaint pain in other parts of the body, such as-
  • Painful joints.
  • Pain around the rectum.
  • Skin sensitivity.

IBS pain-

Pain in the abdomen is the most common symptom of IBS.

  • Continuous or frequent abdominal pain is there.
  • Pain is more often felt in the lower abdomen.
  • People complain of different types of pain, including-

-Aching

-Sharp, or stabbing

-Throbbing

-Cramping

 How can we diagnose IBS and IBD?

IBS-

Diagnosis is usually based on the –

  • Family history
  • Symptom report
  • Medical history
  • Physical examination
  • Ruling out other conditions

IBD-

Following are the tests used to diagnose IBD-

  • Blood tests
  • Xray
  • Stool studies
  • CT scan
  • MRI scan
  • Biopsy

For more information, you can visit Healthline and WebMD.

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