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***Changes in the motor function of the [[Colon (anatomy)|colon]] are responsible for producing the gastrointestinal symptoms of IBS such as altered bowel habits and abdominal pain.<ref name="pmid18456567" />
***Changes in the motor function of the [[Colon (anatomy)|colon]] are responsible for producing the gastrointestinal symptoms of IBS such as altered bowel habits and abdominal pain.<ref name="pmid18456567" />
**'''Visceral hypersensitivity:'''  
**'''Visceral hypersensitivity:'''  
**IBS is associated with a decreased threshold for perception of visceral stimuli (i.e. visceral hypersensitivity).<ref name="pmid18456567" /><ref name="pmid21537962">{{cite journal |vauthors=Barbara G, Cremon C, De Giorgio R, Dothel G, Zecchi L, Bellacosa L, Carini G, Stanghellini V, Corinaldesi R |title=Mechanisms underlying visceral hypersensitivity in irritable bowel syndrome |journal=Curr Gastroenterol Rep |volume=13 |issue=4 |pages=308–15 |year=2011 |pmid=21537962 |doi=10.1007/s11894-011-0195-7 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid2323511">{{cite journal |vauthors=Whitehead WE, Holtkotter B, Enck P, Hoelzl R, Holmes KD, Anthony J, Shabsin HS, Schuster MM |title=Tolerance for rectosigmoid distention in irritable bowel syndrome |journal=Gastroenterology |volume=98 |issue=5 Pt 1 |pages=1187–92 |year=1990 |pmid=2323511 |doi= |url=}}</ref>[[Rectum|Rectal]] distension produces painful and non-painful sensations at lower volumes in IBS patients as compared to healthy controls, suggesting the presence of afferent pathway disturbances in visceral innervation<ref name="pmid7797041">{{cite journal |vauthors=Mertz H, Naliboff B, Munakata J, Niazi N, Mayer EA |title=Altered rectal perception is a biological marker of patients with irritable bowel syndrome |journal=Gastroenterology |volume=109 |issue=1 |pages=40–52 |year=1995 |pmid=7797041 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid2338274">{{cite journal |vauthors=Prior A, Maxton DG, Whorwell PJ |title=Anorectal manometry in irritable bowel syndrome: differences between diarrhoea and constipation predominant subjects |journal=Gut |volume=31 |issue=4 |pages=458–62 |year=1990 |pmid=2338274 |pmc=1378424 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid17919487">{{cite journal |vauthors=Posserud I, Syrous A, Lindström L, Tack J, Abrahamsson H, Simrén M |title=Altered rectal perception in irritable bowel syndrome is associated with symptom severity |journal=Gastroenterology |volume=133 |issue=4 |pages=1113–23 |year=2007 |pmid=17919487 |doi=10.1053/j.gastro.2007.07.024 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid12055583">{{cite journal |vauthors=Bouin M, Plourde V, Boivin M, Riberdy M, Lupien F, Laganière M, Verrier P, Poitras P |title=Rectal distention testing in patients with irritable bowel syndrome: sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values of pain sensory thresholds |journal=Gastroenterology |volume=122 |issue=7 |pages=1771–7 |year=2002 |pmid=12055583 |doi= |url=}}</ref>.
**The factors which contribute to visceral hyperalgesia (i.e increased sensitivity of the intestines to normal sensations) are as follows:
**'''[[Spinal cord|Spinal]] hyperexcitability'''
**Secondary to activation of an [[NMDA receptor|N-methyl D aspartate (NMDA) receptor]], [[nitric oxide]] and possibly other neurotransmitters.
**'''Activation of specific gastrointestinal mediators''' such as [[kinins]] and [[serotonin]] that lead to afferent nerve fiber sensitization.
**'''Central ([[Brain stem|brainstem]] and [[Cerebral cortex|cortical]]) modulation''' with increased activation of anterior cingulate cortex, [[thalamus]] and [[Insular cortex|insula]].
**These structures are involved in processing of pain.
**Cortical and brain stem modulation translate into long term hypersensitivity due to neuroplasticity.
**Semi permanent changes(seen on functional magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography)  in the neural response to visceral stimulation contribute to visceral hypersensitivity.''<ref name="pmid21537962" /><ref name="pmid10784583">{{cite journal |vauthors=Mertz H, Morgan V, Tanner G, Pickens D, Price R, Shyr Y, Kessler R |title=Regional cerebral activation in irritable bowel syndrome and control subjects with painful and nonpainful rectal distention |journal=Gastroenterology |volume=118 |issue=5 |pages=842–8 |year=2000 |pmid=10784583 |doi= |url=}}</ref>  ''
**'''Recruitment of peripheral silent nociceptors''' cause increased end organ sensitivity due to hormonal or immune activation<ref name="pmid21537962" />.
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* IBS is associated with a decreased threshold for perception of visceral stimuli (i.e. visceral hypersensitivity).<ref name="pmid18456567" /><ref name="pmid21537962">{{cite journal |vauthors=Barbara G, Cremon C, De Giorgio R, Dothel G, Zecchi L, Bellacosa L, Carini G, Stanghellini V, Corinaldesi R |title=Mechanisms underlying visceral hypersensitivity in irritable bowel syndrome |journal=Curr Gastroenterol Rep |volume=13 |issue=4 |pages=308–15 |year=2011 |pmid=21537962 |doi=10.1007/s11894-011-0195-7 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid2323511">{{cite journal |vauthors=Whitehead WE, Holtkotter B, Enck P, Hoelzl R, Holmes KD, Anthony J, Shabsin HS, Schuster MM |title=Tolerance for rectosigmoid distention in irritable bowel syndrome |journal=Gastroenterology |volume=98 |issue=5 Pt 1 |pages=1187–92 |year=1990 |pmid=2323511 |doi= |url=}}</ref> 
*'''Immune activation and mucosal inflammation'''{{Family tree/start}}
*** [[Rectum|Rectal]] distension produces painful and non-painful sensations at lower volumes in IBS patients as compared to healthy controls, suggesting the presence of afferent pathway disturbances in visceral innervation<ref name="pmid7797041">{{cite journal |vauthors=Mertz H, Naliboff B, Munakata J, Niazi N, Mayer EA |title=Altered rectal perception is a biological marker of patients with irritable bowel syndrome |journal=Gastroenterology |volume=109 |issue=1 |pages=40–52 |year=1995 |pmid=7797041 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid2338274">{{cite journal |vauthors=Prior A, Maxton DG, Whorwell PJ |title=Anorectal manometry in irritable bowel syndrome: differences between diarrhoea and constipation predominant subjects |journal=Gut |volume=31 |issue=4 |pages=458–62 |year=1990 |pmid=2338274 |pmc=1378424 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid17919487">{{cite journal |vauthors=Posserud I, Syrous A, Lindström L, Tack J, Abrahamsson H, Simrén M |title=Altered rectal perception in irritable bowel syndrome is associated with symptom severity |journal=Gastroenterology |volume=133 |issue=4 |pages=1113–23 |year=2007 |pmid=17919487 |doi=10.1053/j.gastro.2007.07.024 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid12055583">{{cite journal |vauthors=Bouin M, Plourde V, Boivin M, Riberdy M, Lupien F, Laganière M, Verrier P, Poitras P |title=Rectal distention testing in patients with irritable bowel syndrome: sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values of pain sensory thresholds |journal=Gastroenterology |volume=122 |issue=7 |pages=1771–7 |year=2002 |pmid=12055583 |doi= |url=}}</ref>.
*** The factors which contribute to visceral hyperalgesia (i.e increased sensitivity of the intestines to normal sensations) are as follows:
**** '''[[Spinal cord|Spinal]] hyperexcitability'''
***** Secondary to activation of an [[NMDA receptor|N-methyl D aspartate (NMDA) receptor]], [[nitric oxide]] and possibly other neurotransmitters. 
**** '''Activation of specific gastrointestinal mediators''' such as [[kinins]] and [[serotonin]] that lead to afferent nerve fiber sensitization.
**** '''Central ([[Brain stem|brainstem]] and [[Cerebral cortex|cortical]]) modulation''' with increased activation of anterior cingulate cortex, [[thalamus]] and [[Insular cortex|insula]].
***** These structures are involved in processing of pain. 
***** Cortical and brain stem modulation translate into long term hypersensitivity due to neuroplasticity. 
***** Semi permanent changes(seen on functional magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography)  in the neural response to visceral stimulation contribute to visceral hypersensitivity.''<ref name="pmid21537962" /><ref name="pmid10784583">{{cite journal |vauthors=Mertz H, Morgan V, Tanner G, Pickens D, Price R, Shyr Y, Kessler R |title=Regional cerebral activation in irritable bowel syndrome and control subjects with painful and nonpainful rectal distention |journal=Gastroenterology |volume=118 |issue=5 |pages=842–8 |year=2000 |pmid=10784583 |doi= |url=}}</ref>  ''
**** '''Recruitment of peripheral silent nociceptors''' cause increased end organ sensitivity due to hormonal or immune activation<ref name="pmid21537962" />.
**'''Immune activation and mucosal inflammation'''
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Overview

The exact pathogenesis of Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is not fully understood.

It is believed to be caused by the complex interaction of various factors such as gastrointestinal motor abnormalities, CNS dysregulation, visceral hypersensitivity, immune activation, mucosal inflammation of the GI tract, altered gut microflora and abnormal serotonin pathways.

Pathophysiology

Pathogenesis

IBS is an interplay between four main factors:


 
 
 
 
 
CNS dysregulation and psychosocial factors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Intrinsic gastrointestinal factors:
• Motor abnormalities
• Visceral hypersensitivity
• Immune activation and mucosal inflammation
• Altered gut microbiota
• Abnormal serotonin pathways
 
 
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Genetic factors:
• Twin concordance
• Familial aggregation
• Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms(SNPs)
• TNF polymorphism
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Environmental factors
 
 
 
  • Intrinsic gastrointestinal factors
    • Motor abnormalities:
      • IBS is referred to as ‘spastic colon’ due to changes in colonic motor function.
      • Manometry recordings from the transverse, descending and sigmoid colon have shown that IBS leads to changed patterns of colonic and small intestinal motor function, such as increased frequency and irregularity of luminal contractions.
      • Motor changes lead to symptoms of diarrhea and constipation.[1][2][3]
      • Diarrhea-prone IBS patients have increased responses to ingestion, CRH (corticotropin releasing hormone), CCK (cholecystokinin), which increase the peak amplitude of high-amplitude propagating contractions (HAPCs) and lead to abdominal discomfort with accelerated transit through the colon. [4][5][6][7][8]
      • Constipation-prone IBS patients show fewer high-amplitude propagating contractions (HAPCs) as compared to diarrhea prone IBS patients, delayed transit through the colon and decreased motility.
      • Changes in the motor function of the colon are responsible for producing the gastrointestinal symptoms of IBS such as altered bowel habits and abdominal pain.[7]
    • Visceral hypersensitivity:
    • IBS is associated with a decreased threshold for perception of visceral stimuli (i.e. visceral hypersensitivity).[7][9][10]Rectal distension produces painful and non-painful sensations at lower volumes in IBS patients as compared to healthy controls, suggesting the presence of afferent pathway disturbances in visceral innervation[11][12][13][14].
    • The factors which contribute to visceral hyperalgesia (i.e increased sensitivity of the intestines to normal sensations) are as follows:
    • Spinal hyperexcitability
    • Secondary to activation of an N-methyl D aspartate (NMDA) receptor, nitric oxide and possibly other neurotransmitters.
    • Activation of specific gastrointestinal mediators such as kinins and serotonin that lead to afferent nerve fiber sensitization.
    • Central (brainstem and cortical) modulation with increased activation of anterior cingulate cortex, thalamus and insula.
    • These structures are involved in processing of pain.
    • Cortical and brain stem modulation translate into long term hypersensitivity due to neuroplasticity.
    • Semi permanent changes(seen on functional magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography) in the neural response to visceral stimulation contribute to visceral hypersensitivity.[9][15]
    • Recruitment of peripheral silent nociceptors cause increased end organ sensitivity due to hormonal or immune activation[9].


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Spinal hyperexcitability
 
Activation of
N-methyl D aspartate (NMDA) receptor
nitric oxide
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Central (brainstem and cortical) modulation
 
Increased activation of:
• Anterior cingulate cortex
Thalamus
insula.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Visceral hypersensitivity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Activation of specific gastrointestinal mediators
 
Kinins and serotonin activation lead to afferent nerve fiber sensitization
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recruitment of peripheral silent nociceptors
 
Increased end organ sensitivity due to hormonal or immune activation