Article: IBS vs. IBD and other tummy aches.(inflammatory bowel disease)(irritable syndrome )(Cover story)

CONTINUING EDUCATION

To earn CEUs, see test on page 20.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this article, the reader will be able to:

1. Identify inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) based upon clinical presentation as well as data obtained through laboratory analysis.

2. Differentiate between genetic contributions and environmental influences with respect to disease processes.

3. Identify irritable syndrome (IBS) based upon clinical presentation as well as data obtained through laboratory analysis.

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