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
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