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How are c-difficile and irritable bowel syndrome different?

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C difficile is a: Bacteria which causes diarrhea and sometimes severe life threatening inflammation of colon. Ibs is a functional bowel disorder which causes symptons of bloating, abdominal discomfort and alternating symptoms of constipation and diarrhea. C diff is tteated with antibiotics. On the other hand ibs is treated with other meds depending on the symptoms.

Answered 7/18/2013

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