Common myths about IBD debunked

Stomach cramps, abdominal pain, diarrhoea and loss of appetite can be caused by a variety of medical conditions, which is why it can be difficult to accurately diagnose and treat gut issues like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). — TNS

The lack of awareness about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can make it difficult for patients to wrestle fact from fiction.

Here are eight common misconceptions: