As part of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month, our Dietetics Team will have an unmanned stand at the main entrances of both hospitals from Monday, 22nd April to Friday 26th April.

IBS is the most common disorder of the digestive system, with up to one third of the UK population experiencing symptoms.

It is a gastrointestinal (GI) condition that causes recurrent attacks of abdominal pain or discomfort in association with bowel habits. This condition affects up to 5-10% of individuals worldwide, and it can affect children and adults of all genders.

Although IBS doesn't shorten a person’s life span, it is associated with a large health care and economic burden. Studies have shown that IBS patients have an increased number of health care visits, diagnostic tests, and surgical procedures. IBS can also severely impact a person’s quality of life.

There are often many presumptions and misunderstandings when it comes to IBS. Not every illness is visible, and you don’t have to look a certain way to have IBS.

Found out more:

IBS Awareness Month - Guts UK (gutscharity.org.uk)

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and diet - British Dietetic Association (BDA)