IBS is often a life long problem but symptoms can come and go over time.
Symptoms include stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation, and while theses conditions can be eased with simple lifestyle changes, there is currently no cure.
The exact cause is unknown, but nutritional therapist at Lepicol, Natalie Lamb, said there are a number of things that can trigger symptoms.
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