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There may be individuals who may be genetically predisposed to IBS.

The Gut-Brain Axis in IBS

According to a publication by Annals of Gastroenterology in 2015,

irritable bowel syndrome

One of the worst parts of suffering from a debilitating disease is not knowing for certain where it comes from or what causes it.

a common long-term disorder that can cause unpleasant and painful symptoms including abdominal pain, bloating (presence of gas on gaseous sensations in the stomach), diarrhea, and/or constipation.

including abdominal pain, bloating (presence of gas on gaseous sensations in the stomach), diarrhea, and/or constipation. IBS is different from Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, conditions marked by visible and measurable auto-immune changes.

The main cause and/or origin of IBS is unknown, and scientists are still researching various factors to determine the source of this illness. There may be individuals who may be genetically predisposed to IBS.

knowledge

“The gut-brain axis (GBA) consists of bidirectional communication between the central and the enteric nervous system, linking emotional and cognitive centers of the brain with peripheral intestinal