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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a condition associated with an upset bowel. It is extremely common in the UK with around one in three people being affected at some stage in their life.
The exact cause of IBS is not known. However, most experts agree that there are factors that may trigger, or worsen symptoms. These include:
- Diet
- Stress and anxiety
- Female hormones
- Medicines
Thank you for searching for 'Cause of irritable bowel syndrome' on our site. Please use the links on this page to find out more about Cause of irritable bowel syndrome, and other symptoms associated with IBS.


There are a number of effective ways you can keep symptoms under control.
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