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Infections Could Be the Trigger for IBS, Chronic Indigestion: Study

Certain risk factors, including anxiety, may cause lingering gut symptoms in those who’ve had COVID-19 and certain bacterial infections.
Infections Could Be the Trigger for IBS, Chronic Indigestion: Study
IBS is a chronic disorder that affects the large intestine and causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, cramping, constipation, and diarrhea.fizkes/Shutterstock
Amy Denney
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A new study adds to research that shows irritable bowel syndrome can persist for months and even years in those suffering from particular bacterial and viral stomach infections.

Published on July 16 in Gut, the review and meta-analysis noted that 14.5 percent of those suffering from gastroenteritis developed irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and 13 percent from the same pool of 14,446 people experienced functional dyspepsia, or chronic heartburn.

Amy Denney
Amy Denney
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Amy Denney is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. Amy has a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield and has won several awards for investigative and health reporting. She covers the microbiome, new treatments, and integrative wellness.
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