Tag: IBD

June 4, 2026
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Gastro Living: Your Gut Microbiome and IBD: What You Need to Know

If you live with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, you’ve likely heard about the gut microbiome and its possible role in inflammation. Understanding what happens when this microbial community becomes imbalanced can help make sense of why certain foods or lifestyle factors seem to worsen or ease symptoms. The connection between your gut bacteria and […]

June 4, 2026
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Gastro Living: IBD vs. IBS: Why These Two Conditions Are Constantly Confused

The letters are similar, the symptoms overlap, and even well-meaning family members get them mixed up. But inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are fundamentally different conditions with different causes, different treatments, and different long-term outcomes. Understanding the distinction is not just academic: it shapes how each condition is diagnosed, monitored, and […]

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