Question

What causes irritable bowel syndrome?

Answer 1

The most common symptoms ofirritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are pain in your abdomen, often related to your bowel movements, and changes in your bowel movements. These changes may be diarrhea, constipation, or both, depending on what type of IBSyou have. Other symptoms of IBS may include. bloating.

Answer 2

Postinfectious IBS is caused by a previous bacterial infection in the gastrointestinal tract. The varied possible causes make IBS difficult to prevent. The physical processes involved in IBS can also vary, but may consist of: slowed or spastic movements of the colon, causingpainful cramping.