Jun 15, 2015
Blog Life Sciences , Food and Beverage A Blood Test for Irritable Bowel Syndrome May Offer Relief for Sufferers
More than 30 million Americans suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a disorder of the intestines that has no cure. Worse, its erratic, ever-changing nature makes it difficult to identify its cause, adding to the woes of its sufferers struggling for symptomatic relief.
The causes of IBS, also known as spastic cause, have long eluded doctors. Theories abound, such as that oversensitive nerves in the intestine, intestinal muscle disorders and inflammations of the intestinal wall could all play a role. It has also been observed that IBS is more common among people who have had an intestinal infection. Some people with irritable bowel syndrome have more bacteria in their small intestine. A genetic predisposition may also play a role. Psychological stress, dietary habits and food intolerances are thought to be possible triggers too. Yet for many of these factors it is not clear whether they are a cause or result of IBS, and whether they actually contribute to the symptoms.Coffee machines have become an essential appliance in households and workplaces ...
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