Constipation
Of the many symptoms associated with IBD, both Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, constipation is generally not one of them. Constipation can happen during a flare up occasionally, but IBD refers to an inflammation of the bowel, which, more often, causes diarrhea.
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There are many people who confuse Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). In actuality, they are very different. IBS is a functional disorder of the intestines, in which structurally, there is no pathology. The intestines in IBD however, are inflamed or ulcerated. Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease are types…
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Elizabeth Roberts, Health Guide, answered Hi Good day! This is my problem since… Hello Jasmine, You need to give us more information in your…
Elizabeth Roberts, Health Guide, answered if a person is eating normally how long… Hello Blond, If you have truly been eating normally and not had…
Jennifer Rackley, Health Guide, posted Short Bowel Syndrome and IBD Short Bowel Syndrome occurs when a patient is unable to absorb enough vitamins, minerals,…
Hope Trachtenberg-Fifer, Health Guide, answered Why does IBD cause a bulge above my… Hello, Linda. What type of IBD do you have, Crohn's disease, or…
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