Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is a common gastrointestinal disorder. While it is not life-threatening, symptoms are often bothersome, embarrassing and debilitating.

Understanding the syndrome is the first step to feeling better. There are proactive strategies you can take to relieve symptoms. There are proactive strategies and treatment options that can help you get back to living your life, your way. (Canadian Digestive Health Foundation – www.CDHF.ca) 

Those affected may experience abdominal pain, irregular bowel patterns and a host of other symptoms, including:

• Gas
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Bloating
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Stools with mucus