Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Causes
Known Causes
There can be a number of possible causes for this including poor diet, food poisoning, viral infection in the intestines, stress, back problems, medications (especially antibiotics), crohn's disease, stomach upset and allergies.
In some cases, the inflammation is accompanied by ulceration of parts of the membraneous tissue in the colon as well (known as 'ulcerative colitis'). In this instance, there is often blood found in the stools.
It is vitally important to isolate and identify the possible causes in each individual case before selecting the most appropriate remedy. A full physical examination by your health practitioner is therefore advisable in all cases of irritable bowel syndrome.
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