Understanding the different types Living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can feel confusing, especially when symptoms vary so much from person to person. Some people deal with ongoing constipation,…
IBD vs. IBS: Why These Two Conditions Are Constantly Confused
Understanding the mix-up If you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), you have probably heard someone confuse it with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The two conditions share similar abbreviations, both…
Crohn’s vs. Ulcerative Colitis: What’s Actually the Difference?
Two conditions, one umbrella Both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis sit under the term inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD. They share much in common: long-term gut inflammation, unpredictable flare-ups,…