Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)What Increases Your RiskIBS tends to be more
common in: - People in their late 20s.
- Women.
- People who have panic disorder or other psychological
conditions.
- People who have a family history of IBS.
- People who have a history of physical or sexual abuse or other
psychological trauma. Several studies have found a link between a past history
of abuse and gastrointestinal disorders.3
- People who have other conditions such as
depression,
migraine headaches, and
fibromyalgia.
Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Arvydas D. Vanagunas, MD - Gastroenterology Last Updated: November 5, 2012 |
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