Irritable bowel Syndrome is a condition characterized by

chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and

alteration of bowel movements.

• Since it is classified as syndrome, there are no proven causes of it. But there are factors that might contribute in the development of it such as:

• Infection

• Genetic

• Environmental

• Physiological

Though considered as clinical condition, irritable bowel

syndrome has no effect on human life expectancy.

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