The major reason that the term is misunderstood by many people is that they don't really know its causes. Some of them think that it is an irritation caused to the stomach by some food that interferes with digestion. Others are of the notion that it is due to some bacteria or virus. However, one major point to be kept in mind about irritable bowel syndrome is that it is in fact not caused by anything. According to the experiments done by researches, it has been discovered that Irritable Bowel Syndrome deepens one's stress and anxiousness which again worsen the condition. Likewise, other symptoms of IBS also induce some type of nervousness and depression. Some of the persons have even confirmed of causing celiac diseases which is related to the cavity of the abdomen which occurs due to the lack of digestion of gluten (a protein) by the digestive system. About 15% of the general civic suffer from the disorder of IBS. It is most prominent disorder cited by the gastroenterologists who are specialist with the intestinal tract problems. While the irritable Bowel is misidentified as colitis or mucous colitis, ulcer, irritable colon or spastic colon, many of its causes are entirely different from that of these illnesses. This is mainly due to the fact that practicians of this solution cure this illness on a case to work format. The working of acupuncture on Irritable bowel syndrome is by Try to free up the obstructions in a person's life energy. This is exercise by pinning needles on various portions of the body .The patient need not worry as the needle used will be so thin and will only reduce the ail caused by the IBS symptoms. Smoking will lead to lung cancer, at the same time increase the symptom of Irritable Bowel Syndrome also, as the tobacco it contains is carcinogenic and stimulates the Syndrome. The gut or gastro intestine of the people who are having Irritable Bowel Syndrome will be quite gentle and may affect easily when certain type of food that stimulates the intestine. You need to intake lot of fiber rich content which are soluble, which also helps to stabilize the digestive system and avoid both constipation as well as diarrhea Try to prevent certain allergic food to IBS like: - Fat enriched food - Caffeinated Drinks (decaf coffee also not good) - Beverages or drinks including alcohol - Carbonated Soda/Drinks - Allergic Dairy products(some don't have tolerance to lactose) - Choosing fiber food: Not all kind of fiber food will work out.