Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Causes

A variety of factors cause IBS, some of which are listed below:

• Stress: Stress is linked to IBS and can also make it worse. IBS gets aggravate when one is anxious, such as before a presentation, an important meeting or before a test or exam.
• Foods: Certain foods such as chocolates, oily and heavy foods, and spicy foods can aggravate the symptoms of IBS.
• Alcohol: Regular intake of alcohol could increase IBS.
• Lifestyle: Erratic eating patterns, too much travelling, and frequent consumption of outside food can increase the symptoms of IBS.
• Intestinal functioning: If you have IBS, your intestinal contractions may be stronger and last longer than normal, causing gas, bloating and diarrhoea. Weak intestinal contractions could cause constipation.