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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 21, 2014; 20(27): 8807-8820
Published online Jul 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i27.8807
Table 1 Factors potentially involved in the pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome
Altered intestinal motility
Food intolerance/allergy
Enteric infection/inflammation
Altered intestinal immunity
Altered gut microbiota
Genetics
Psychological distress and disorders; sexual abuse