Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a gut disorder which affects 1 in 6 people - although many sufferers may not realise they have IBS.
It often involves the presence and varying severity of one or more of the following symptoms:
IBS is thought to affect up to one in five people at some point in their life, and it usually first develops when a person is between 20 and 30 years of age. Around twice as many women are affected as men.
As IBS is often difficult to understand and diagnose, YorkTest have joined forces with Dr. Hilary Jones to put together a short video to raise awareness of the signs, symptoms and potential causes of the disorder.
Check it out:
If you find yourself experiencing symptoms of IBS, you should visit your GP to rule out any underlying medical conditions.
While there is no cure for IBS, but the symptoms can often be managed by making changes to your diet and lifestyle.
For example, it may help to:
Medication can sometimes be prescribed to help combat symptoms.
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