{"id":17415,"date":"2020-12-11T12:47:54","date_gmt":"2020-12-11T17:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=17415"},"modified":"2024-06-12T18:34:30","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T22:34:30","slug":"ibd-vs-ibs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/ibd-vs-ibs\/","title":{"rendered":"IBD vs. IBS: Compare causes, symptoms, treatments, & more"},"content":{"rendered":"

IBD vs. IBS causes<\/a> | Prevalence<\/a> | Symptoms<\/a> | Diagnosis<\/a> | Treatments<\/a> | Risk factors<\/a> | Prevention<\/a> | When to see a doctor<\/a> | FAQs<\/a> | Resources<\/a><\/p>\n

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are two different digestive health problems that people often mix up. IBD is a disease that causes the digestive system to become inflamed. IBS is a functional disorder that causes specific gastrointestinal symptoms. Knowing the difference between the two is essential to diagnosis and treatment. Let\u2019s take a more in-depth look at the difference between IBS vs. IBD.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Causes\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

IBD<\/span><\/h3>\n

Multiple inflammatory conditions of the digestive system fall under the category of \u201cinflammatory bowel disease.\u201d The most common types of IBD are <\/span>Crohn\u2019s disease<\/span><\/a> and ulcerative colitis. The exact cause of IBD isn\u2019t known, but doctors and researchers believe that it may be triggered when the <\/span>immune system<\/span><\/a> perceives food, bacteria, and substances in the intestinal tract as a threat. In response to these \u201cthreats,\u201d the immune system causes inflammation.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

IBS<\/span><\/h3>\n

Irritable bowel syndrome is a <\/span>functional gastrointestinal disorder<\/span><\/a> that affects the large intestine, small intestine, and colon. Researchers believe that the cause of IBS is a disturbance between the brain and the gut. People with IBS might have colon muscles that don\u2019t function the way they should, and the nerves that control the muscles of their gastrointestinal tract (GI tract) may be unusually active. Stress, certain foods, <\/span>certain medications<\/span><\/a>, and hormonal changes can trigger IBS symptoms.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
IBD vs. IBS causes<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
IBD<\/b><\/td>\nIBS<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Immune system reacts to food, bacteria, or other substances in the intestinal tract as a threat<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Immune system creates an inflammatory response<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Triggered by certain foods or stress<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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