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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may share symptoms but are not the same
![Irritable bowel syndrome. Illustration of a digestive system suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is also known as spastic colon or irritable colon syndrome. It causes abdominal pain and cramps, and Irritable bowel syndrome. Illustration of a digestive system suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is also known as spastic colon or irritable colon syndrome. It causes abdominal pain and cramps, and](https://l450v.alamy.com/450v/ma963d/irritable-bowel-syndrome-illustration-of-a-digestive-system-suffering-from-irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs-ibs-is-also-known-as-spastic-colon-or-irritable-colon-syndrome-it-causes-abdominal-pain-and-cramps-and-irregular-bowel-habits-such-as-constipation-and-diarrhoea-the-condition-is-thought-to-be-linked-to-anxiety-and-stress-which-disturb-involuntary-muscle-movement-in-the-intestines-there-is-no-cure-but-laxatives-anti-diarrhoeal-and-anti-spasmodic-drugs-may-help-to-alleviate-the-symptoms-increasing-the-intake-of-fibre-and-water-in-the-diet-and-decreasing-stress-is-also-recommended-ma963d.jpg)
Irritable bowel syndrome. Illustration of a digestive system suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is also known as spastic colon or irritable colon syndrome. It causes abdominal pain and cramps, and
Linkmed Pharmacy at SPAR - What is IBS? IBS is also known as spastic colon, irritable colon, mucous colitis, and spastic colitis. It is a separate condition from inflammatory bowel disease and
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