Inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome have different pathophysiological mechanisms but some similarities. Common treatments for inflammatory bowel disease may not work for irritable bowel syndrome. Certain patient factors like genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior could impact the pathophysiology and effective treatments for each disorder differently.

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Identify the pathophysiological mechanisms of inflammatory
bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome. Think about
similarities and differences between the disorders.
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Consider common treatments for inflammatory bowel disease
and irritable bowel syndrome. Reflect on whether treatments for
one disorder would work for the other disorder.
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Select one of the following patient factors: genetics, gender,
ethnicity, age, or behavior. Reflect on how the factor you
selected might impact the pathophysiology of and treatments for
each disorder.