IBS is a functional disorder of the colon in which the large intestine develops symptoms such as recurrent abdominal discomfort, bloating, and an alteration of bowel habits.
Symptoms of IBS can include:
Abdominal pain— Cramping, bloating, or discomfort in the abdomen
Bloating— Feeling of fullness or swelling in the abdomen Change in bowel movements— Diarrhea, constipation, or an alternating pattern between the two
Straining during bowel movements— Difficulty passing stool
Mucus in the stool — Mucus may be seen when a person has a bowel movement
Feeling of incomplete evacuation — Bowels are not completely emptied
Nausea and vomiting— Feeling queasy or vomiting
IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease):
IBD is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract, which mainly consists of the small intestine and the large intestine. It is an inflammation and ulceration of the digestive tract.
Symptoms:
Abdominal pain refers to discomfort or cramping in the abdomen.
Diarrhea: Frequent or urgent bowel movements Fever: An increase in body temperature
Fatigue: Tiredness, exhaustion Weight loss: Unintentional loss of weight
Loss of appetite: A disinterest in food Nausea and vomiting: Feeling queasy or vomiting
Blood in stool or rectum: Blood in the stool or the rectum
Bleeding from the rectum
Common Symptoms between IBS and IBD:
Abdominal pain Change in bowel movements Bloating
Nausea and vomiting