Because he has: "metabolic syndrome". This includes type ii diabetes and ibs is often associated. This is all because cellular energy metabolism is compromised.The real effect is from biochemical changes affecting the lower part of the brain that computes adaptation to environment. Commonest cause by far is lousy diet, particularly all the sweet stuff, caffeine, alcohol, pop etc etc.
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