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Old Tue, Jul-01-03, 08:28
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Doreen,

I am wondering about what appears to be confusion between the terms irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative colitis are IBD's. They are not interchangeable terms. IBS and IBD have separate diagnoses and we should take care to not lump them together.
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Criteria for IBS Diagnosis - found in large intestine (colon)

Abdominal pain or discomfort for at least 12 weeks out of the previous 12 months. These 12 weeks do not have to be consecutive.

Abdominal pain or discomfort has two of the following three features:

It is relieved by having a bowel movement.

When it starts, there is a change in how often you have a bowel movement.

When it starts, there is a change in the form of the stool or the way it looks.

Impacts only the lining of the colon
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Criteria for IBD Diagnosis - Crohn's Disease is usually found in small intestine (ileum) and beginning of the large intestine (colon). UC is found in the large intestine (colon).

Crohn's impacts the entire structure of the intestine and is unevenly distributed, with diseased portions divided by healthy intestine. UC targets the mucosa (superficial layers) and is usually an even and continuous distribution of disease.

Abnormal immune response - white blood cells infiltrate the intestinal lining and cause inflammation.

Loose, watery, and frequent bowel movements

Fatigue, joint pain, and skin problems

Anal fissues

Fistulaes

I do appreciate the good information here. Just wanted to make sure we were all on the same page when talking about IBS vs. IBD.

Thanks
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