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IBD is a destructive structural disease driven by chronic immune system inflammation, while IBS is a functional disorder where the gut looks normal but does not move correctly.... sometimes leading to diarrhea and sometimes to constipation. Other than IBD or IBS other reasons can be SIBO, parasitic infection, malabsorption etc etc Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO): An excess of bacteria in the small intestine can disrupt normal digestion, leading to heavy bloating and food particles passing through too soon. Malabsorption or Enzyme Shortages: Conditions like lactose intolerance or a lack of pancreatic enzymes mean your body cannot properly process and extract nutrients from what you eat.

1st of all tell me stool frequency per day and it’s with or without blood or mucus mix with stool. In IBS- bloating, loose stool 5-6 episodes per day, weight loss, anxiety, decreased sleep. In other hand IBD is inflammatory condition - there’s loose stool with blood and mucus 5-6 episodes or more per day, Low hb.

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Please consult a gastroenterologist offline.

Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance. Feel free to consult me for further assistance.

Please don’t self diagnose based just on your symptoms: Take full consultations . It might be. PSOM pre menstrual symptoms, some female experience series of such symptoms few days before their menses start. And there is proper guidance and medication for that .

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Must be malabsorption or inflammatory bowel disease.see gastroenterologist land do colonoscopy and anti endomyceal antibody test

Consult with Proctologist to differentiate.

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Distinguishing between IBS and IBD requires specific diagnostic tests, but key red-flag symptoms like unintentional weight loss and nutrient deficiencies mean you should consult a gastroenterologist promptly. ​Understanding IBS vs. IBD ​Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): A functional disorder of how the gut and brain interact. It causes real symptoms like bloating, loose stools, and localized cramping—often triggered or worsened by stress, anxiety, or hormonal shifts around your period—without causing physical damage or showing up on routine scans. ​Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): An inflammatory condition (such as Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis) that causes active structural inflammation and tissue damage in the digestive tract. ​Evaluating Your Symptoms ​Symptoms Common in IBS: Unfirmed stools, bloating, indigestion, premenstrual symptom spikes, anxiety, and sharp "point pain" on scans that come back normal are very classic for IBS. ​"Red Flag" Symptoms: Unexplained weight loss and nutrient deficiencies are not typical for uncomplicated IBS. They suggest malabsorption or chronic inflammation, which makes ruling out IBD, Celiac disease, or another underlying digestive condition a priority. ​Should You Get a CT Scan? ​Before jumping straight to a CT scan (which involves radiation), a gastroenterologist will typically order simpler, highly specific tests first: ​Fecal Calprotectin Test: A non-invasive stool test that measures inflammation in the gut. High levels point toward IBD, while normal levels strongly favor IBS. ​Blood Work: To check for anemia, specific vitamin deficiencies, markers of systemic inflammation (CRP/ESR), and Celiac disease screen. ​Endoscopy / Colonoscopy: Often the gold standard if inflammatory markers or red flag symptoms are present, as it allows direct visual inspection of the intestinal lining. ​Next Step: Schedule an appointment with a primary care doctor or gastroenterologist. Share your complete symptom log, including the weight loss and nutritional deficiencies, so they can order targeted blood and stool tests to give you a clear, definitive diagnosis.

I understand your pain. Your symptoms along with anxiety and panic attacks have a lot to tell about your lifestyle and habits. Don't get any scans done on your own. Abdominal point pain can due to many things. Consult, get a few investigations done. With medicine, we'll work on your sleep, eating habits, relationships and lifestyle.

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