Irritable bowel syndrome(IBS) anddiverticulitisare both diseases that affect your digestive system.
Diverticulitis is an inflammation of diverticula (little “outpouchings”) in the wall of the colon.
It is possible to have both IBS and diverticulitis.
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This article discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatments used for diverticulitis and IBS.
What Is Diverticulitis?
Diverticulitis is commonly confused withdiverticulosis.
Diverticulosis refers only to the presence of these pouches in the colon, with no inflammation or infection involved.
Diverticular bleeding is when the diverticula start to bleed.
What is IBS?
IBS is a group of intestinal symptoms that typically occur together.
The symptoms vary in severity and duration from person to person.
Causes of Diverticulitis vs. IBS
A definite cause has not been established for either IBS or diverticulitis.
It is thought that genes may play a role as well as environmental factors.
IBS is considered a disorder of gut-brain interaction.
Stress, depression, and anxiety often accompany the disease.
There are also certain lifestyle changes that can preventdiverticulitis flare-ups.
Summary
IBS and diverticulosis are both diseases that affect the digestive tract.
Furthermore, it is possible to have both conditions.
Certain dietary and lifestyle measures can be helpful for both conditions.
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