Qin Xiang Ng, Clyve Yu Leon Yaow, Jia Rong Moo, Shaun Wei Kang Koo, Evelyn Xiu Ling Loo, Kewin Tien Ho Siah
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder with roots in genetic, immune, psychological, and dietary factors. Recently, the potential correlation between environmental exposures, such as air pollution, and IBS has gained attention. This review aimed to systematically examine existing studies on environmental factors associated with IBS, elucidating this interplay and guiding future research. METHODS: A literature search was conducted in Medline, EMBASE, Scopus, and Cochrane databases from database inception to October 10, 2023, using the keywords "Irritable Bowel" or IBS or "Irritable Colon" or "Mucous Colitis" or "Spastic Colitis" or "Spastic Colon" AND "environment* exposure*"...
May 3, 2024: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology