IBD vs IBS: What Are Their Differences?
Despite having similar symptoms, IBD and IBS and very different conditions.
One of the biggest differences between IBD vs IBS is that IBD is a disease, and IBS is a syndrome. This is because IBD triggers specific effects in the body and comes with various symptoms, while IBS is more of a collection of symptoms that patients can experience.
Another key difference is that inflammatory bowel disease can cause serious harm and inflammation to the intestine. If left untreated, patients can suffer serious health problems, and can even have impaired function of their intestines.
In contrast, IBS does not cause any inflammation, and for the most part, doesn’t require any hospitalization. However, IBS can cause a lot of discomfort and can also affect a person’s quality of life.
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