According to medical journals irritable bowel syndrome is the most common of all bowel
disorders. (Affecting 15% of the population). Also according to the medical journals the
condition has a poor response to treatment.
It has similar symptoms to celiac disease and is often the initial diagnosis being a condition which is better known by doctors.
Typical symptoms are: -
• Digestion problems
• Abdominal pains with or without
• Diarrhoea, with or without
• Constipation
• Changes in the bowel motions, such as hard or pallet like motions
• Loose bowels especially after breakfast
• Chronic tiredness
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