2007-04-15 13:33:19 · 5 answers · asked by rosiesnapdragon 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Colitis is an inflammation of the lining of the large intestine. Irritable bowel syndrome is the intestines and nerves can be ultrasensitive and start to cramp and bloat when you eat too much. Just type in colitis and irritable bowel syndrome in your browser and alot of websites will come up.
2007-04-15 13:41:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe irritable bowel syndrome is colitis with diarrhea at times.
2007-04-15 13:36:49 · answer #2 · answered by imgma2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not much difference at all. In fact, I think they are both the same disease, only with different names. The symptoms are diarrhea which alternates with constipation, bloating, abdominal tenderness, gas and flatulence, and cramps. Certain foods make it worse. If you suspect you have either of these conditions, you should go to your doctor and be tested. There are medications that can vastly improve these symptoms and make you feel a lot better. Good luck!
2007-04-15 13:45:00 · answer #3 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
colitis is ulcerative and eats into and thru the intestinal lining. eventually necessitating the removal of intestines and even stomach.
2007-04-15 13:38:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing. They are one of the same. I used to have it that's why I know.
2007-04-15 13:39:34 · answer #5 · answered by simplesimon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋