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What factors contribute to the onset of ibs?
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Idiopathic: The causes and contributing factors for developing irritable bowel syndrome (ibs) are not well known. People with ibs sometimes find that they react more strongly to fatty foods, artificial sweeteners, and other foods that cause gas.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Many : Irritable bowel syndrome is the multifactorial consequence of hormonal, immune system and nervous system dysfunction resulting from genetic predispositions and dietary and environmental insults. The predominant symptoms like diarrhea cramps constipation are the result of autonomic nervous system instability. Pts like you may benefit from a metabolically directed approach.
Answered 12/9/2013
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