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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Health Center

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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.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

By	Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology
Last Revised	May 17, 2010

WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise

Last Updated: May 17, 2010

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