Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common digestive disorders in our modern world with symptoms of abdominal pain, discomfort, irregular stool passage and bloating to name a few. My experience in clinical practice has also painted it to be the umbrella you’re placed under when all pathology testing comes back ‘normal’ and you’re told it is all in your head.

So if nothing is actually “wrong” with you, why then without fail do you get asked if you’re pregnant at least once per week, live with your pants cutting into you by the afternoon, or constantly need to excuse yourself due to gas or a sudden urge.