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The speaker in the video discusses the differences between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBD consists of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, which require extensive testing and have no cure. Treatment for IBD involves various medications and therapies to manage symptoms and prevent complications. On the other hand, IBS is a diagnosis of exclusion characterized by gastrointestinal symptoms without physical abnormalities. The Rome criteria are used to diagnose IBS, which includes constipation-predominant, diarrhea-predominant, or mixed subtypes. Lifestyle modifications, cognitive behavioral therapy, and medications are common treatments for IBS. The speaker emphasizes the importance of differentiating between IBD and IBS, as misdiagnosis can lead to delays in appropriate treatment.

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Jennifer Seminerio, MD

Keywords

inflammatory bowel disease

irritable bowel syndrome

Crohn's disease

ulcerative colitis

Rome criteria