Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

IBS. It is also known as the spastic colitis, mucous colitis, spastic colon or irritable colon disease as well. The disease is related to the digestive system, especially the intestines. It is a combination of pain felt in the abdominal area and discomfort with bowel habits. The disease causes bowel movements way too often resulting in diarrhoea, or it constricts bowel movements, causing constipation1. Sometimes it alternates between the two.

The condition itself is not life-threatening nor does it lead into other diseases like the Crohn’s disease or any other bowel-related conditions. However, this disease can still affect one’s life drastically. It causes great levels of discomfort and disrupts daily life. It makes going to places like school or your job difficult as you. It hurts most of the abdomen hence, makes it more difficult to focus.

IBS is usually found amongst young people more especially in ages 45 and below. It is more commonly experienced by women than it is by men.