April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or I-B-S Awareness Month, created to increase recognition of the condition among those who are affected by it. A survey by the International Foundaton for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders showed that many people who have I-B-S don�t even know it, despite the fact that its symptoms can severely hamper their lives. As many as 40 million Americans have I-B-S, yet only about one in five gets diagnosed. Doctor Lin Chang from U-C-L-A, a leading expert on I-B-S:
�So many patients have come to me after years of living with chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation and other symptoms. Some don�t realize that these symptoms are caused by a disorder that a doctor can help them manage. For these people, diagnosis is the first step toward improving the way they live.�
If you think you may have I-B-S, see your doctor. He or she can help you manage I-B-S. To learn more visit aboutibs-dot-org.
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