Triggers and associated conditions of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Triggers:
• Food allergy or sensitivity
• Antibiotics
• Stress
• Candida albicans

Associated conditions:
• Fibromyalgia
• Insomnia
• Painful periods
• Urinary frequency
• Chronic pelvic pain

These conditions are experienced mostly by women (especially the painful periods!). Fortunately, most experts agree that IBS is not associated with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, which we discuss in this chapter) or cancer.