Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

IBD Lab Tests and health information

What are the symptoms of IBD?

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can cause a range of symptoms that can vary in severity and duration. Still, some common symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, fatigue, weight loss, and reduced appetite. Other potential symptoms include fever, joint pain, skin rashes, and eye inflammation. It's important to note that symptoms can differ between individuals and between different types of IBD, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you can proactively order lab tests to rule out IBD and other possible conditions. Treatment for IBD includes medications, lifestyle changes, and in some cases, surgery.

 

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In 2015, over 3 million adults in the US were diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease), and that number continues to climb.

You're not alone if you or someone you love has inflammatory bowel disease or is going through diagnostic testing. There is a lot to know about IBD and all the inflammatory disease lab tests that pave the way to a diagnosis.

If you're unsure about how inflammatory disease is diagnosed, then keep reading this guide. You'll learn everything you need to know about IBD and IBD blood tests.

What Is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?

You've probably heard of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that causes an irritable colon and cramps. While IBS can significantly impact your life, it doesn't cause damage to your digestive tract like inflammatory bowel disease does.

Another interesting fact is that you can have both IBD and IBS simultaneously, but having IBS ... See more