Irritable Bowel Syndrome an Overview on Risk Factors and Microorganisms Role; A critical review

Abstract

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is characterized by gut pain and altered bowel habits and known to be a functional bowel syndrome. It has been identified as one of the most extremely prevalent and significant healthcare clinical challenge. Many risk factors have been shown to predispose and increase the prevalence of this disorder.

The following review tries to give an overview on the responsibility of microorganisms which has been demonstrated as a key risk factor in the etiology of this gastrointestinal (GIT) disorder together with other risk factors. A momentary look on the diagnostic criteria, treatment and management approaches are also discussed.