Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) - causes, symptoms, risk factors, treatment, pathology

Nothing worse than having a IBS flare up when you are at work/school 😭

Imagine when an apple a day is exactly why you’re at the doctor’s.

As a person who experienced high stress for my entire childhood (at home and at school), I developed IBS by the time I was 15. Many doctors have looked me in the eyes and have said "Stress doesn't cause it" and "You should've grown out of it by now" like dude it's beyond frustrating. Treating me like I'm over here WANTING to have to take pills in order to eat without pain.

Got it at 18, had it for a month and a half now, lost 40 pounds and lost my job, definitely isnt easy and is stressful

I started experiencing the symptoms of IBS at the age of 16, I and I was in high school,it affected my mood real bad,,I would sometimes skip school or leave early,I still live with it

i really cant get enough of this channel

Stress is a cause and passing judgement on people can be emotionally frustrating not realising that no one is perfect 😊 🕊️ and the peace that surpasses understanding shall guard your heart 😊

Watching this on the toilet at 2am trying to figure out what the fuck is going on 😂

You acknowledged my people.

Thank you for another great video. Please consider doing a video on angelman syndrome.

This was a great video that really hits the highlights with no fluff-nicely done Elsevier!

Hey everyone, I have been living with IBS for 5 years and been to see many doctors and have a wide range of tests and diets. Right now it is under control for the most part largely due to a restrictive diet. However, the whole experience has lead me to look into food alternatives for people suffering with gut issues. I would love to know how it effects the wider community with regard to day to day life, my question is What are the biggest challenges/ pain points of individuals living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or similar gut issues? Personally for myself it is abdominal discomfort, eating out, drinking alcohol, dairy products, needing a toilet immediately with little notice, embarresment, working at my job while experiencing symptoms.

Omg this explains so much.

the one and only pro about ibs is not feeling the need to eat so you highkey lose mad weight during periods of flare ups

Good video. I am however surprised that you didn’t mention FODMAPs. In my experience talking to people with IBS it seems it’s more often the oligosaccharides (chains of fructose) that cause problems, rather than fructose and lactose. In addition IBS often a comorbid condition seen in as many as half of people with ADHD and half of people with chronic widespread pain syndrome (fibromyalgia). 20% of people with fibromyalgia have ADHD as well (multiple studies in different countries demonstrate this).

having a crazy stomach ache but not having to poo is something i would wish on my worst enemy because they deserve it but i dont

Sir mears that repeatedly tell me that noise tell the slopes

This disease is all about your psychological health

The video was great! I cook low FODMAP menu every single day. I have good recipes!

Honestly,since the pathophysiology is not really well known, I think this diagnosis is given to anyone who has abdominal pain and no gastritis/PUD/ etc...