Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common problem. In fact, about one in every six people has some symptoms related to the syndrome. Unlike some diseases with specific causes and symptoms, irritable bowel syndrome is a collection of symptoms and no one knows the exact cause of the problem.

Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome can come in a range. Most often, they include abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and a feeling of fullness. People also experience problems with diarrhea and constipation. They often experience all of the symptoms at different times.

There’s no exact known cause, however it’s believed that irritable bowel syndrome can result from a problem with the connection of the nervous system to the intestines. When you become stressed or anxious, the neurons misfire causing problems that lead to these symptoms.

Diet can also contribute to this syndrome. Eating foods that are irritating to the lining of your digestive system such as very fatty or spicy foods can often trigger an episode. Eating large meals can also contribute to problems. Caffeine is also known to trigger IBS. Continue reading →

When you’re suffering the symptoms, it becomes important to know the causes of irritable bowel syndrome. Unfortunately, there’s no one known cause of this disorder. While many problems with the digestive system are caused by infection or structural problems, IBS doesn’t seem to fit this pattern.

Instead, irritable bowel syndrome is a collection of symptoms that affect your digestive system and can have many different causes. Let’s take a look at some of the most common things that scientists believe contribute to irritable bowel syndrome.

Diet may be a cause, although there’s no one food that’s to blame. Instead, you may just have intestines that are very sensitive to specific foods. It’s important to pay attention to your diet and which foods seem to cause problems.

You may have a genetic predisposition to irritable bowel syndrome. While no gene has been identified as causing IBS, it can often be seen as a pattern in families. If you have family members with it, you may suffer from it as well. Continue reading →