 Moreover, the induction of periodontitis seems to result in gut dysbiosis and altered gut epithelial cell barrier function, which might contribute to the pathogenesis of IBD. Inflammatory bowel disease mainly refers to two conditions: ulcerative colitis and Crohns disease, and is not the same as irritable bowel syndrome. Other common symptoms include: Related Content Same-name ... Periodontitis could signal diabetes and bowel diseases... 