Causes of
IBS
The exact cause of IBS is not known
yet. It is termed as a functional disorder, which means that the
way the bowel works is affected, but medical tests show no
physical abnormalities that might explain the symptoms.
Symptoms are thought to be caused by muscle contractions in the
bowel wall. These are generally more frequent and stronger in
people with IBS. The contractions may be most troublesome after
food and in stressful situations. Intolerance of specific foods
(such as tea, coffee and dairy products) may trigger the
symptoms.
IBS sometimes develops after a bout of gastroenteritis, an
inflammation of the stomach and bowel linings which causes
sickness and diarrhoea. Gastroenteritis may be caused by food
poisoning, or by infection with a bacteria or virus.
It has been suggested the bowel can overreact to all sorts of
things, including food, excise, and changes to your hormones
levels. Foods that tend to make symptoms worst include, dairy
product such as milk, cheeses, butter and etc, chocolate,
alcohol, caffeine, carbonated drinks and fatty foods. In some
cause simply eating a large meal can trigger the problem.
Symptoms of IBS may worsen during periods of stress, but these
factors are very unlikely to cause the development of IBS.
Woman, who suffers for IBS, would often have more symptoms
during their menstrual periods.
Does stress cause IBS?
Emotional stress will not cause a person to develop IBS. But if
you already have IBS, stress can trigger symptoms. In fact, the
bowel can overreact to all sorts of things, including food,
exercise, and hormones.
Some of the Possible Causes of
Irritable Bowel Syndrome are included in the list below
• Emotional stress (type of Stress)
• Bowel inflammation (see Bowel problems)
• Lactose intolerance
• Fructose intolerance
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