Summary

Characterized by long-term incontinence, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is estimated to be affecting one in five people, of all ages, and the numbers are increasing.

Characterized by long-term incontinence, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is estimated to be affecting one in five people, of all ages, and the numbers are increasing. Though not life-threatening, IBS can nevertheless ruin sufferers' lives in extreme cases, destroying confidence and making it almost impossible for them to go out.