Risk of irritable bowel syndrome in first-degree, second-degree and thirddegree relatives of affected individuals: a nationwide family study in Sweden

Conclusions The increased IBS risk among first-degree relatives and also second-degree and third-degree relatives indicates a genetic component of the familial clustering of IBS. However, a non-genetic contribution is also suggested by the increased risk among spouses.
Source: Gut - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Irritable bowel syndrome Neurogastroenterology Source Type: research