IBS vs. Colon Cancer: Understanding the Differences and Similarities

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Dr. Stephen Wangen, co-founder and Medical Director of the IBS Treatment Center, and his staff have successfully helped over 10,000 people resolve irritable bowel syndrome and chronic digestive problems since 2005.

Some patients have had IBS symptoms so severe that they spent a considerable amount of time in the hospital. Others are suffering alone at home and are no less frustrated with the impact that it is having on their lives. The thread that tied them all together was that they had never seen an IBS expert (much different than a gastroenterologist), a doctor whose only mission is to help people solve IBS.

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[talesfromtheleashexpatdogl]

My GI doctor said "there's nothing wrong you, you just have IBS". I'd lost 20# in two weeks. A few hours later....my service dog alerted me. I called the GI back and told them. They said "come back in the morning". Went back in the morning had a HIDA scan..Turns out, my gallbladder had stopped functioning...0% function...a few hours later, the surgeon told me "your service dog saved your life you were hours from going septic". My GI doctor never apologized for not believing me. Patients know their bodies better than an white coat.

[jamesb]

I say a private doctor today and he said exactly the same thing you have said . Which is reassuringly Consistent

[sheilaslifeandstyle]

Thanks you for this, Doc. I was looking for content about IBD/IBS vs Colon Cancer. This is very clear and well presented. I am enlightened. I just wish I can have a colonoscopy soon.

[mastrosworld]

Got a colonoscopy earlier this year and comes to find out I just have ibs. I’ve been avoiding certain foods that trigger my ibs.

[jamesbroucek]

My wife died because the gp told her he had IBS for years. Emergency room found stage 4 in minutes. Always get a second opinion on this. Demand a colonoscopy

[CarolinaCattClear]

Thumbs up for SURE! I was diagnosed with IBS over 10 years ago, and it seems to get progressively worse each year. Ive had several colonoscipies and i have one scheduled next month. Theyre always negative. My ibs is horrible! Your video was wonderful! New subscriber now too btw!

[amandafranks]

That you! Very well explained. You gave better information than I have ever had on this subject!!

[OGUNBUNMIMICHAEL-dneu]

Today I tested positive for HPV after having a horrible outbreak, and feel the same way you describe in your interview. Listening to you share your overcome experience gave me the glim of hope I needed to hear. I am glad to that there is people like you out there who just want to help other people who are struggling with the same issues. Your words gave me the courage I need to hear today to know that it's okay. I can still be
Myself and now I am enjoying my life the way I am supposed to. it is a blessing I come across your channel Dr Pius Ozigbe..

[jureal]

Thank you. Yes, doctors sometimes want to go for the cheapest method. I was told for 3 years that the bloating of my stomach was due to my hormones, my ovarian cyst...the doctor did a stool test, and they even wanted to prescribe me medicine for gastritis. I told them I didn't have gastritis. One day I had already walked out of the doctor, sat at the lobby, and thought, " The doctor didn't care about me, she told me I didn't need anything but I don't feel right " I talked to the nurse told her I needed to talk to the doctor again because she hadn't given me anything and I had been feeling helpless" I went in to talk to thr doctor again she then suggested she can sent me to have a colonoscopy or a CT scan. I schedule an appointment with a gastroenterologists ( no need for referral) I had a colinoscopy done and they removed a precancerus adenoma ( polyp ) . I am glad I was persistent.

[oklahomaisok]

I went off of gluten 6 years ago due to noticing joint pains increasing when I ate more wheat products, stopped drinking cows milk due to digestion issues for a decade. I have developed problems a couple years ago with my digestion after going on a Keto diet about 7 weeks. Lost weight on the diet but my digestion slowed down too much. It continued after I went off the diet. Started becoming intolerant to certain foods like cauliflower, asparagus, ripe bananas, cooked peppers in soups, etc. Symptoms got worse & finally got a colonoscopy and biopsy positive for cancer. The digestion issues got much worse with constipation and diarrhea alternating. Would be tied down at home for a week or more sometimes. Someone suggested a few days ago that it could be due to lack of digestive enzymes. Started taking them 3 days ago along with drinking lemonade during meals and have had no problems since then. I believe now that my digestive enzymes were too low to tolerate a keto diet well, especially with the level of protein and fats and not getting natural enzymes from fruits.

[pgtto]

Had symptoms for more or less 4 years. Had a stool test and an ultrasound 2 years ago, no sign of cancer. Having a colonoscopy in 5 days. Thanks for the video, very reassuring!

[GalinaUlavana]

A colonoscopy showed I have a redundant colon which makes me suseptible to IBS. I have had no polyps at all. I still am vigilant of my colon.

[kalonakitu]

I needed to see this today. Thank you. ❤

[alexbowman]

English 1966 World Cup winner Sir Bobby Moore was treated for IBS then died of colon cancer.

[AngelChristinaaa]

I began to have a burning sensation, pain in the left upper abdomen. Small spots of blood in my stool on occasion. Went to the ER with severe pain and they did a CT scan with contrast. They said I had some inflammation but said nothing more of what it could be. Just loaded me up on reflux and acid medicine..(I’ve not had any reflux symptoms) Also an ulcer medication.
It’s been 5 months since then and I’m still having the same symptoms. Insurance won’t pay for a colonoscopy due to the fact I had a ct with contrast…I’m miserable. At this point I don’t know if I have cancer, gastritis, a hidden ulcer or IBS or even Celiac’s.
2 weeks ago I went back to my doctor with pain and they took a xray in his office and said I had bloating and constipation. It’s hard for me to pass gas and empty completely. Again, it’s oh, just gas and take a laxative. At this point I don’t know what to do.. I can feel the inflammation daily. It’s starting to affect my daily life and I’m afraid I may have cancer. I have a 9 yr old and I’m scared.
Would a ct with contrast show cancer?
I don’t know what to do.

[angelenaboden]

Im in the Uk under the NHS. Im terrified of having a colonoscopy as i am very sensitive to pain and discomfort

[warriorenddays]

My IBS/SIBO symptoms improved when I cut out all SUCROSE, SUCRALOSE, ZORBITOL, ALLULOSE, etc... all sweeteners that aren't regular sugar. So many sports drinks and "healthy" foods have these replacement sweeteners in them! I eat super healthy, gluten free, little dairy, no junk food, red meats or sodas. low/ no sugar as well. Now I have had to cut out sports drinks, even foods /drinks with MONK FRUIT sweeteners, as they have allulose or similar "natural" additives that trigger my GI symptoms, making my stomach huge with bloat and distress....☹Thanks for this video and your services offered here!

[bryangonzalez]

Ive been dealing with mucus and constipation for over two years, I rarely get the urge to use the bathroom. I can mostly only use the bathroom if i take laxatives, i do feel uncomfortable around my belly at times, I also get alot of heart burn, regurgitation sometimes, and feel full after eating every time, specially when i eat fast food. Not sure what it is, i dont have blood at all ever when using the bathroom, its always constipation and mucus. At times I get flat thin stools and then other times i get normal looking stools it just switches back and forth. Idk what i have, I have a docs appointment in like 3 weeks.

[zhoubaheerayhmed]

Was diagnosed with IBS years back but recently I fast for a month and currently am feeling constipated and also my both kidneys are seriously hurting, feeling some sharp pain on both kidneys and my heart sometimes felt some pains there couple with liver pain recently.