About the IBD/IBS Test
The comprehensive IBD IBS test is a complete blood and stool test designed to uncover root causes of digestive health issues. You can get comprehensive medical insights on whether you are at risk of IBD and IBS with the test. Through the testing of Fecal Calprotectin, ANCA IF, ASCA IgG, & ASCA IgA, your risk of irritable bowel syndrome IBS and other digestive health diseases can be analysed.
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
IBD is a medical term given to the chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. Your symptoms can include severe diarrhoea, pain, fatigue and weight loss. There are largely two types of IBD, namely Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
IBS is also known as spastic colon, irritable colon, mucous colitis, and spastic colitis. It is more generally referred to as a group of intestinal syndromes that can occur together for months at a time. Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome can include diarrhoea, constipation, severe abdominal pain, painful gas, and vomiting.
You can get our IBS and IBD tests across major cities in India. Our testing coverage includes Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kolkata, and Chandigarh. You can easily order an at-home test in these cities and get your report delivered directly to your email address.
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What is the meaning of IBS?
IBS is a combination of different intestinal symptoms within the digestive system, impacting wellbeing and optimal digestion. If you have IBS then you can experience chronic diarrhoea, constipation, painful gas, and other conditions. People with IBS need to manage their symptoms strategically to avoid flare-ups and secondary issues. Your doctor may ask to perform certain tests to rule out other conditions that can also be causing IBS symptoms in your digestive system.
Types of IBS
- IBS-C: IBS with constipation – Stool is hard and lumpy, accompanied by pain and chronic discomfort.
- IBD -D: IBS with diarrhea – Inconsistent and watery stool.
- IBS-M: Mixed IBS – Alternating between constipation and diarrhoea
- IBS-U: Unsubtyped IBS – for people who don’t fit into the above types
Symptoms of IBS
Some of the major symptoms of IBS are –
- Chronic feeling of cramping
- Strong abdominal pain and headaches
- Experience of bloating and gas, especially after consuming food.
- Constipation and inability to defecate regularly.
- Chronic diarrhoea
If you have been experiencing these symptoms then you need to get a home test to diagnose IBS immediately.
Causes and risk factors for IBS
While there is no direct cause that has been found to cause IBS, there are several factors that may cause people to get the condition.
- Slowed movements of the colon can cause painful cramping and issues with digestion.
- Abnormal serotonin levels in the colon can also impact motility and bowel movements.
- Individuals with mild celiac disease can also experience damage in the intestines.
- Injuries in the gut or digestive system can also create IBS symptoms.
The risk factors for IBS are as follows –
- A family history of IBS can be a key reason why you may have the condition.
- Severe emotional stress, anxiety, and trauma can create IBS symptoms in the body.
- Food intolerances or allergies can create IBS in the system.
- Digestive tract infections can also cause IBS.
It is ideal to get tested immediately and share your results with your doctor for treatment protocols. It is also important to rule out other conditions that may be causing IBS in the body, through blood tests.
Dietary recommendations for people with IBS
The most important factor in IBS is the management of one’s diet and lifestyle. Changing certain dietary patterns and opting for organic, wholegrains, and fresh fruits & vegetables can improve digestion and help manage IBS. Key triggers and intolerances should also be tested to ensure that you are not allergic to specific foods. For many people, adding herbs such as ginger, peppermint, and chamomile has also helped ease digestion better.
Food items to avoid with IBS
- Dairy products
- Vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and legumes
- Fatty or fried foods
- Alcohol, caffeine, or soda
- Foods high in sugar
- Artificial sweetener
- Chewing gum
- Nuts
Test Markers
Fecal calprotectin is a direct measure of inflammation in the gut and directly correlates to disease activity in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Why is this important
Elevated levels indicate active IBD and is a direct indicator of Inflammation in the gut and helps differentiate IBD and IBS
Anti neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) tests are used to diagnose and monitor inflammatory activity .
Why is this important
ANCA IF is positive in 50-85% of Ulcerative Colitis patients.
Antibodies against this yeast (ASCA)are found in 50-70% of Chron’s Disease (CD) and 5-15% in Ulcerative Colitis (UC) patients.
Why is this important
ASCA IgG and IgA levels helps differentiate Chron’s Disease (CD) from Ulcerative Colitis (UC).
About the Quality
Quality assurance is done at 3 levels
- Sample collection from home using one time sealed QR coded sterile kits and transportation to the lab including the temperature condition requirements
- Sample acceptance and QC at the lab
- Sample run at the NABL/CAP/ISO certified labs
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