As much as 20% of the average adult population has symptoms of IBS, thus it is one of the most common problems diagnosed by doctors. Its occurrence is generally more commonly in women than in men, and begins approximately around the age of 35, in about 50 % of the people. Researchers have not yet discovered any precise reason for IBS. One trend of thought is that persons who are suffering from IBS, have a colon which is a large, bowel that is rather hypersensitive and reacts to some particular types of foods, as well as stress. The human immune system, which is the defense system of humans and fights infection, might be involved.

Ordinary bowel movement might not occur in the colon of a patient with IBS. It may take place spasmodically, or may stop working briefly. Spasms are strong sudden muscle contractions, which periodically come and go.

The colon's lining is known as the Epithelium, which is directly connected to the immune and nervous systems, thus regulating the movement of fluids within the colon. In Irritable Bowel Syndrome, the epithelium just seems to function properly. However, because the contents within the colon move continuously, the colon becomes unable to absorb the body fluids. This results in too much fluid in the stool, as well as the mucous lining being partially shed at times. In others, the functioning within the colon is comparatively slow, which would cause additional fluid being absorbed. Hence, as a result constipation develops in the patient.

People with IBS often suffer from anxiety as well as depression, which could worsen the already present symptoms. Researchers have found that IBS could be triggered by a mild bacterial infection within the intestinal tract. Research also shows that people with gastroenteritis can sometimes acquire IBS, otherwise known as "Post-infectious IBS".

There are certain triggering factors which could worsen IBS; these would include large uncontrolled meals, bloating or retention from gas inside the colon, heavy dose medicines, rye, wheat, barley, chocolate, certain milk products, or alcoholic drinks which contain caffeine, like coffee, tea, or colas. Another very powerful trigger is stress, emotional upsets as well as conflicts.

Medicines affect people differently, and no particular medicines/combination of medicines would help an IBS patient. One would need to work one on one with a doctor to find the best possible combination of medicine, counseling, diet, and a sort of support to control the symptoms.

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