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What is the difference between irritable bowel syndrome and irritable bowel disease?

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Sematics: Both are pretty much the same entity. Both involve cramping, intolerance of some foods which may serve as trigger agents.

Answered 1/22/2014

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Dr. Michael Rothman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Nothing: Irritable bowel syndrome is the multifactorial consequence of hormonal, immune system and nervous system dysfunction resulting from genetic predispositions and dietary and environmental insults. The predominant symptoms like diarrhea cramps constipation are the result of autonomic nervous system instability. Pts like you may benefit from a metabolically directed approach check out mdwellnessmd.Com.

Answered 1/27/2014

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