Summary: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) have very similar symptoms. However, the inflammation that accompanies IBD makes it much more serious, and it’s important to seek treatment if you suspect you have it. <a href="http://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0790792">Dr. John Valentine</a> takes us through the process that he uses to diagnose IBD. He covers who generally gets it, symptoms, risk factors, the diagnostics he uses to determine if it’s ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, and what to do if you think you have it.
