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Antibiotic use from childhood linked to higher odds of IBS in young adulthood
Antibiotic use from childhood through early adulthood was associated with higher odds of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) at age 24, with the odds increasing as the number of antibiotic prescriptions rose, according to a new study presented…
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A new study presented at UEG Week 2026 found that individuals who used antibiotics from childhood through early adulthood had higher odds of developing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) by age 24. The risk rose progressively as the number of antibiotic prescriptions increased. IBS is a common digestive disorder affecting more than 60 million people across Europe, characterized by abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. The findings suggest a dose‑response relationship between early antibiotic exposure and later IBS risk.
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