Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a long term and often debilitating condition that affects up to 1 in 5 people in the UK at some point in their lives. IBS causes a number of different symptoms, usually pain or discomfort in the stomach, altered bowel habits, bloating and a feeling of being unwell. The symptoms can vary from person to person and may come and go, lasting for a few days or a number of months at a time. More women seem to be affected than men. What causes IBS Th