IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome Crohn's Disease Inflammatory Bowel Disease Shared Symptoms

• No inflammation or damage during colonoscopy*
• Stress- or food-triggered
• Relief after bowel movements

*Often diagnosed without colonoscopy

• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Bloating & gas
• Abdominal pain
• Reduced appetite
• Urgency
• Nausea

• Inflammation confirmed by colonoscopy
• Elevated CRP or calprotectin**
• Unintended weight loss
• Joint pain or skin issues
• Anal fissures

**Not reliable biomarkers for all patients