Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): It's characterized by chronic abdominal pain, changes in bowel movements, bloating, and excessive gas. The pain is often relieved by defecation, and the condition isn't associated with any visible signs of damage in the digestive tract. Avoidance of high-FODMAP foods may help manage IBS symptoms.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): This refers to chronic inflammatory conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. While Crohn's can affect any part of the digestive tract and cause deep tissue inflammation, ulcerative colitis is limited to the colon and rectum, causing continuous inflammation of the innermost lining.

Symptoms of IBD: Common symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. However, each type of IBD can present unique symptoms such as skin lesions, joint pain, and eye inflammation for Crohn's disease, and bloody diarrhea for ulcerative colitis.

Causes of IBD: Exact causes are unknown, but it is likely due to a combination of genetic susceptibility, an abnormal immune response triggered by a virus or bacterium, and environmental factors.

Management of IBD: Treatment generally involves a combination of medications, dietary changes, and sometimes surgery. Lifestyle modifications, including regular exercise, adequate hydration, and quitting smoking, also play a significant role.
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