IBS is an extremely uncomfortable gastrointestinal disorder. It’s a condition that effects as much as 3 to 20% of the adult population, and is characterized by nausea, lethargy, diarrhea and/or constipation, and severe abdominal discomfort. In order for IBS to be diagnosed, these symptoms must appear frequently, meaning at least three times a month for several months. For many sufferers, some of whom include children, it’s a lifelong illness. It can lead to avoidance of social situations, sev...
Published on December 18, 2013 08:00