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The underlying cause of irritable bowel syndrome is likely to be explained by many different factors, unique to each individual.These include:

Infection - an episode of gastroenteritis will often result in persistent bowel symptoms, long after the offending bacteria or virus has been eliminated.Certain factors have been found to 'trigger' attacks in susceptible individuals.Inappropriate regulation of signalling between the brain and the gut.

The underlying cause of irritable bowel syndrome is likely to be explained by many different factors, unique to each individual. Certain factors have been found to ‘trigger’ attacks in susceptible individuals. These include:

Infection – an episode of gastroenteritis will often result in persistent bowel symptoms, long after the offending bacteria or virus has been eliminated.
Food intolerance – Foods which are poorly absorbed (such as the the carbohydrates which are referred to as “FODMAPS” – fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols) are the most common dietary trigger for IBS. These carbohydrate “sugars” include fructose, lactose and sorbitol.
Emotional stress – strong emotions, such as anxiety or stress, can affect the nerves of the bowel in susceptible people.
Inappropriate regulation of signalling between the brain and the gut. Sometimes this is referred to as “visceral hypersensitivity” (sensitive gut)
Medication – certain types (such as antibiotics, antacids and painkillers) can lead to constipation or diarrhoea.