What is it?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is when your gut is irritated. Around one in five Australian experience IBS at some time in their life. Symptoms of IBS include:

  • Tummy pain
  • Bloating
  • Mucus in your poo
  • Diarrhoea
  • Constipation

There isn't one cause of IBS. Each person with IBS will experience different symptoms. Things that make IBS happen include stress, change in routine and lifestyle factors like smoking and being overweight.