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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Diet, lifestyle and medicines

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Irritable bowel syndrome is a common condition affecting the digestive system.

Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome include stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. These may come and go over time.

Making changes to your diet and lifestyle, like avoiding things that trigger your symptoms, can help ease irritable bowel syndrome.

Making changes to your diet and lifestyle, like avoiding things that trigger your symptoms, can help ease irritable bowel syndrome.

Page last reviewed: 24/02/2021
Next review due: 24/02/2024