Got 10 Minutes? IBS vs IBD — Your Gut Is Trying to Tell You Something

You've heard of IBS. You've probably said "I have IBS" at some point — maybe even without a formal diagnosis. But do you know what it actually means? And do you know the difference between IBS and IBD? Because they are not the same thing, and mixing them up could mean missing something your body really needs you to catch. Danna breaks it down — what each one is, how to tell them apart, what the warning signs are, and why your gut symptoms might be a lot more connected to your food choices than you think.

Spoiler: IBS is basically medicine's way of saying "we see you're suffering and we have absolutely no idea why." Welcome to being a woman with a gut.

What You'll Learn:

1. The actual difference between IBS (functional disorder, invisible on tests) and IBD (real inflammation, shows up in scans)
2. The symptoms that should send you straight to a gastroenterologist — not just bloating, but blood, fever, and things that wake you up at night
3. How untreated IBS could potentially set the stage for something more serious down the line
4. The five foods functional medicine most commonly links to autoimmune gut conditions (gluten and dairy are just the beginning)
5. Why you might react to a "healthy" food like carrots — and why that doesn't mean you're broken, it means you need to dig deeper
6. Why an elimination diet paired with a food diary is still one of the most powerful tools available

That's your 10 minutes. And yes, Megan's husband would very much like her to have fewer gut issues too. She mentioned it herself.

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K, love you, byeeeeeChapters:00:00 IBS vs IBD Intro

00:58 What IBS Really Means

02:14 IBD Explained and Red Flags

05:54 Can IBS Become IBD

07:57 Elimination Diets and Wrap Up

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