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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a common disorder affecting the gastrointestinal tract, manifests symptoms like cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, and can involve either diarrhoea or constipation or a combination of both. As a chronic condition, IBS requires ongoing management. Identifying food triggers and adopting healthy habits, such as increasing dietary fibre and ensuring adequate water intake, play a crucial role in effective IBS management. It is often accompanied by anxiety, depression, and tension headaches.
While the precise cause of IBS remains unknown, it is often triggered by various contributing factors. Key factors are:
Shifts in small intestine bacteria, fungi, or viruses play a crucial role in IBS development.
True food allergies rarely induce IBS, but many individuals report heightened symptoms when consuming specific foods or drinks. Common triggers include wheat, dairy products, citrus fruits, beans, cabbage, milk, and carbonated beverages.
Increased stress often exacerbates IBS symptoms in most individuals. While stress may intensify symptoms, it is not a root cause of IBS.
The contraction of intestinal muscles plays a crucial role in influencing the speed and texture of stool during digestion. Weak contractions may lead to a slow passage and hard stools, while stronger and prolonged contractions can result in gas, bloating, and diarrhoea.
Disruptions in brain-intestine signals may cause exaggerated reactions, leading to digestive discomforts such as pain, diarrhoea, or constipation.
IBS can emerge after severe diarrhoea (gastroenteritis) triggered by a bacterial or viral infection.