The Road to an IBD Diagnosis
By SSuchy

Rule out Other Diseases

Rule out Other Diseases

Many gastrointestinal conditions have the same basic symptoms as IBD.  The battery of tests done to diagnose IBD are also done to rule out other less serious conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome or more serious conditions, such as colon cancer.  This is why it is especially important to communicate your symptoms as thoroughly and accurately as you can during the testing process.

By SSuchy— Last Modified: 09/27/2012, First Published: 08/12/2011