According to the study, the risk of developing it is greatest if at least one parent has IBS and if the symptoms appear as early as age 16. Mental stress, lack of sleep and hypersensitivity to food and drink are also mentioned as risk factors.
IBS can be hereditary, and it is especially important to prevent symptoms in families where the condition runs.
"Early interventions addressing sleep, mental well-being and gastrointestinal problems in adolescence, and in families where several are affected, could reduce the risk of long-term symptoms later in life," says Magnus Simrén, senior physician and professor of gastroenterology at Sahlgrenska Academy, in a press release.
Facts: IBS
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IBS stands for "irritable bowel syndrome" and involves hypersensitivity in the intestines.
The diagnosis is made if you have abdominal pain in conjunction with other symptoms such as constipation, diarrhea, and irregular bowel movements or gas.
Contact healthcare as soon as possible if you suddenly experience severe abdominal pain or if you vomit or pass blood.
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