IBS is a condition that affects the gastrointestinal tract. Some individuals can control their symptoms by managing diet, lifestyle and stress. A small number of people with IBS have severe symptoms which can be treated with medication and counseling.
The exact cause of IBS is unknown, but common factors that appear to play a role include:
"I only have to use the bathroom once a day now instead of every time I eat"
"The constant uncomfortable nauseating feeling is gone"
"I enjoy going out to lunch with my friends now because I can enjoy the meal and the conversations after"