About 1 in 5 people
experience the symptoms of
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Causes of IBS
The cause of IBS is unknown, but factors such as a change to routine, emotional stress, infection and diet are thought to contribute to it and trigger an attack.
IBS treatment
Identifying and avoiding individual triggers are the first steps in helping prevent symptoms of IBS. Treatment options may include careful changes to diet, laxatives if required and/or antidiarrhoea medication.