Various peripheral mechanisms have been implicated in the pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome, including intraluminal intestinal irritants, alteration in the bowel microbiome, enteroendocrine-cell products, and susceptibility to inflammation. Recent evidence is summarized.
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