It’s easy to mix up irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) because the names sound very similar, and some people with IBD can also have IBS. It gets even more complicated when Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) gets added to the mix.
While all three can have some similar symptoms, these gastrointestinal disorders are vastly different medical conditions. Due to the similarities and sometimes overlap of these disease states, understanding the characteristics of each is critical to determine the best diagnosis and treatment plan.
Read on to understand the differences between IBS, IBD and SIBO. Plus, discover hidden culprits of the conditions and how to accurately diagnose.