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When to see a doctor about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

People who have any of the gastrointestinal symptoms associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) should see their doctor to have a proper diagnosis to confirm whether or not they have this condition. IBD can have serious complications and a medical doctor needs to be consulted.

A doctor is the best person to diagnose this disorder and to rule out any other digestive disorder, which may present with very similar symptoms to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

People with existing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) need to see their doctor if their symptoms change - if the severity of symptoms becomes worse or they experience a different set of symptoms than experienced before.

IBD can have serious complications and a medical doctor needs to be consulted if symptoms get worse.

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Last reviewed: 31 July 2008 || Last updated: 14 February 2009

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