Other Conditions With Symptoms Similar to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A number of other problems may cause symptoms similar to
those of
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including:
- Abuse of laxatives or antacids.
- Use
of sorbitol or other artificial sweeteners.
- Lactose intolerance.
- Inflammatory bowel disease.
- Malabsorption
syndrome, such as
celiac disease.
- Tumors of the digestive
system.
- Problems with the pancreas.
- Parasitic
infestation, especially in people who have traveled to areas with poor
sanitation.
- Thyroid disease.
- Diverticulitis.
- Diseases of the female
reproductive organs, such as
endometriosis.
- Gallstones.
Credits
| By | Healthwise Staff |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Arvydas D. Vanagunas, MD - Gastroenterology |
| Last Revised | April 26, 2012 |