A simple explainer video about 'Irritable Bowel Syndrome' or IBS, a common condition that affects the digestive system. We explain the symptoms, possible triggers, how it is diagnosed, and ways it can be managed. We hope this video will be helpful to you and those you care about.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro and symptoms
0:38 Causes and triggers for IBS
1:43 Diagnosis
2:14 Treatment
3:19 Living with IBS

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Script: Dr Wikum Jayatunga, Dr Samantha Chandrasekera
Whiteboard Animation by Russ Law: https://www.russlaw.co.uk/

REFERENCES:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs/
https://patient.info/digestive-health/irritable-bowel-syndrome-leaflet#nav-5
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/irritable-bowel-syndrome/definition-facts?dkrd=hispt0257
https://link.springer.com/article/10.2165%2F00019053-200624010-00002
https://gutscharity.org.uk/advice-and-information/conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome/
https://www.theibsnetwork.org/have-i-got-ibs/could-it-be-anything-else/

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