Description of the Problem: Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a well-known condition involving constant abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea or constipation and gas. It is commonly referred to as “IBS”. There are many factors that can expose a person to this illness. Similar to many illnesses there are certain ways you can avoid them. Dr. Anitha Anchan, a parent and doctor, said, “IBS can be prevented in two ways – either avoid the risk factors or the triggers to prevent symptoms of IBS.” When Dr. Anchan says to avoid the risk factors she means things such as stress, stomach infections, consumption of alcohol, and physiatrist disorders. These factors play a big role in the likelihood of conceiving this illness. One of the main causes is stress.
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IBS being one of the illness that does not have a cure has its negative effects. Broki explains, “Many of these individuals have what is known as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) yet don’t know it because they’ve never received an evaluation or diagnosis.” Most adults or children go through the symptoms on a regular basis and do not even notice that the symptoms they are experiencing is from an illness. For most IBS patients, it affects their daily routine and mostly their quality of life. International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) is a nonprofit organization started in 1991that is a reliable digestive health knowledge, support, and assistance about functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders. IFFGD stated some statistics saying that, “IBS affects between 25 and 45 million people in the United States. About 2 in 3 IBS sufferers are female. About 1 in 3 IBS sufferers are male. IBS affects people of all ages, even children. Worldwide it's estimated that 10-15% of the population has IBS. Most persons with IBS are under the age of 50. But many older adults suffer as well.” This shows us how many people in this world have this illness. It shows how females are further more affected by the illness than males in the
IBS being one of the illness that does not have a cure has its negative effects. Broki explains, “Many of these individuals have what is known as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) yet don’t know it because they’ve never received an evaluation or diagnosis.” Most adults or children go through the symptoms on a regular basis and do not even notice that the symptoms they are experiencing is from an illness. For most IBS patients, it affects their daily routine and mostly their quality of life. International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) is a nonprofit organization started in 1991that is a reliable digestive health knowledge, support, and assistance about functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders. IFFGD stated some statistics saying that, “IBS affects between 25 and 45 million people in the United States. About 2 in 3 IBS sufferers are female. About 1 in 3 IBS sufferers are male. IBS affects people of all ages, even children. Worldwide it's estimated that 10-15% of the population has IBS. Most persons with IBS are under the age of 50. But many older adults suffer as well.” This shows us how many people in this world have this illness. It shows how females are further more affected by the illness than males in the