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Risk factors for irritable bowel syndrome
| Genetics/family history |
| Stress/high academic performance/parental psychiatric disorders |
| Recurrent or chronic antibiotic use |
| Bacterial or viral enteritis |
| Unrecognized food sensitivities |
| Low fiber diet/diet high in simple carbohydrates |
| Formula feeding |
| Chronic acid suppression |
