IBS videos
Peer reviewed by Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGPAuthored by Lawrence HigginsOriginally published 26 Jun 2025
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Struggling with bloating, stomach pain or unpredictable bowels? Our IBS video hub is here to help you make sense of it all. From understanding what IBS actually is, to spotting the symptoms and exploring effective treatment options, these expert-led videos are packed with reliable information and practical advice to help you feel less alone.
Overview
IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) is a long-term chronic condition of the bowel (gut) that causes episodes of abdominal cramps, bloating and either constipation or diarrhoea.
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Symptoms
Common symptoms of IBS include tummy pain or cramps (often relieved by going to the toilet), bloating, farting, and changes in your bowel habits – like diarrhoea, constipation.
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Treatment
IBS doesn’t usually go away completely on its own. Many people find their symptoms can come and go, or become much more manageable over time, especially with the right lifestyle and dietary changes.
What is the best treatment for IBS?
Can IBS go away on its own?
Diet
The low FODMAP diet can help with IBS as it reduces certain types of carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed in the gut. These carbs can ferment in the digestive system and cause symptoms like bloating, gas, tummy pain, and diarrhoea.
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Lawrence Higgins
Managing editor
BSc, Post Graduate Diploma
Lawrence has worked as both Managing Editor of Patient.info and a contributing author. He is also a member of the Guild of Health Writers.
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Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP
General Practitioner, Medical Author
MBBS, MRCGP, MRCP (Paediatrics), DCH
Dr Colin Tidy is an NHS Doctor, based in Oxfordshire.
Article history
The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
Article also available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, and Swedish.
Next review due: 26 Jun 2028
26 Jun 2025 | Originally published
Authored by:
Lawrence HigginsPeer reviewed by
Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP
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