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IBD vs IBS: What's the Difference?

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) have similar acronyms and sometimes even overlapping symptoms.  This can make it very confusing for patients and doctors trying to get an accurate diagnosis.  Often times patients with IBD are misdiagnosed with IBS before more extensive testing proves otherwise.Irritable... Read moreChevron
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IBS - What is it?

First, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is not IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease). To learn the different between these two different diseases with similar acronyms you can read my April 13, 2009 Sharepost here. This blog will discuss what IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome - is. In clinical terms, IBS is a functional bowel disorder of the... Read moreChevron
posted 10/19/2009, comments (0)|
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IBD and IBS are Not the Same Thing

The acronyms are similar, as are some of the symptoms, but contrary to common belief Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are not the same thing. Irritable Bowel Syndrome affects approximately 55 million Americans (that’s about 1 in 5 people) and is second only to the common cold for missed days from... Read moreChevron
posted 04/13/2009, comments (0)|
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FDA issues "stern" safety warnings on Salix brand Visicol and OsmoPrep bowel cleansers

According to Associated Press business writer Matthew Perrone:   Federal health officials said today, that they will add the sternest safety warnings available to drugs used before colonoscopies, following reports of kidney damage in several patients. The Food and Drug Administration said it has received more than 20 reports of a serious... Read moreChevron
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To "cleanse" or not to "cleanse"?

If you have ever had any sort of GI issue you have probably come across advertisements for a colon cleanse product.  These products promise that with a little "cleaning" your colon will thank you.  Perhaps even that it will be a cure for your GI troubles.   While a colon cleanse might be a temporary fix for constipation, or... Read moreChevron
posted 12/03/2008, comments (0)|
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