This also means that IBS is frequently misdiagnosed, and treated, as other conditions.
Some people may see several different doctors and undergo many tests before finally arriving at a diagnosis of IBS.
There is some research that indicates there are genes associated with IBS, making IBS potentially inheritable.
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What are the other conditions that have symptoms similar to IBS?
These conditions are known as differential diagnosesdifferent conditions that have a similar set of symptoms or presentation.
But there are significant differences.
It is possible for people who have IBD to also have IBS.
However, complications can arise due to persistent diarrhea or constipation.
People with IBD may need surgery as a treatment for their disease.
Surgery is not performed to treat IBS.
In addition, IBD often affects other parts of the body outside the digestive tract.
Key Points:IBS does not cause ulcers, bleeding,or significant weight loss.
This results in the small intestine being unable to absorb critical nutrients.
The basis for the treatment of celiac disease is the elimination of gluten from the diet.
While these infections are not the same as IBS, IBS can in fact develop after a bacterial infection.
The mechanism by which this occurs is not yet well understood.
However, symptoms of IBS are chronic.
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IBS is often confused with other conditions, most notably IBD.
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