[Irritable colon syndrome in intolerance to food additives]

The rate of the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and the follow-up of its symptoms on diet and in therapy with disodium cromoglycate have been studied in a group of patients suffering from mainly extra-digestive symptoms related to food intolerance. Following our observation, we can draw the conclusion that food additives intolerance may be a major factor in the pathogenesis of IBS.