IBS

What is irritable bowel syndrome?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common disorders of the digestive system. For IBS sufferers, the intestines either cause food to move too quickly or too slowly through the body.

What are the symptoms?

Common symptoms include: bloating and wind, constipation, diarrhoea, a strong urge to have a bowel movement and abdominal pain and cramping that may be relieved after having a bowel movement.

Stress may trigger symptoms in IBS sufferers. It’s estimated IBS affects one in five people at some time and incidences are highest among people aged between 25 and 45. Women are often more affected than men.

The exact cause of IBS is unknown, but a number of factors including stress, food intolerance, a diet low in fibre and high in refined sugars have all been implicated. Some sufferers notice IBS developing after a bout of food poisoning or gastroenteritis.

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