Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of colon. The exact cause of IBS is still not known. However, a new study suggests that vitamin D deficiency may aggressively increase the chances of IBS. IBS is one of the most common gastrointestinal conditions. The symptoms of IBS include abdominal pain or cramping, a bloated feeling, gas, diarrhea or constipation (sometimes alternating bouts of constipation and diarrhea) and mucus in the stool.
This disease is thought to affect about 23% of world population according to the available data. The exact cause of IBS is still unknown. However, it is known that various factors play a role in the development and progression of IBS. Certain types of food items, stress, hormonal activity and other gastrointestinal illness have been linked to IBS. A new study conducted by the scientists from the UK has found that vitamin D is associated with…
