Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and How the Low FODMAP Diet Can Help

Statistics reveal that an estimated 5 to 10% of the worldwide population has irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It affects people of all ages, even children. Although irritable bowel syndrome doesn’t cause structural damage it can have an impact—ranging from mild inconvenience to severe debilitation—affecting a person’s quality of life. This is why it’s important to understand what causes irritable bowel syndrome and how you can manage it. There are many triggers of IBS symptoms, including …