IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH
About Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month
In 1997, IFFGD designated April as IBS Awareness Month to focus on IBS diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life issues.
IBS Awareness Month is listed on the U.S. National Health Observances calendar. Health observances are days, weeks, or months devoted to promoting particular health concerns. Individuals, health professionals, teachers, community groups, and others can use these special times to sponsor health promotion events and stimulate awareness of health issues.
IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, is a long-term disorder in which abdominal discomfort or pain is associated with a range of symptoms. Typically, these include intermittent abdominal pain accompanied by diarrhea, constipation, or alternating episodes of both. Other symptoms may also be present.
Although there is currently no cure for IBS, there are ways to improve symptoms and feel better. Whether mild, moderate, or severe, all IBS treatment should begin with education about the nature of the disorder. If you have signs of IBS, get an accurate diagnosis, work with your doctor, and be proactive in your own health maintenance.
IBS Awareness Month is listed on the U.S. National Health Observances calendar. Health observances are days, weeks, or months devoted to promoting particular health concerns. Individuals, health professionals, teachers, community groups, and others can use these special times to sponsor health promotion events and stimulate awareness of health issues.
IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, is a long-term disorder in which abdominal discomfort or pain is associated with a range of symptoms. Typically, these include intermittent abdominal pain accompanied by diarrhea, constipation, or alternating episodes of both. Other symptoms may also be present.
Although there is currently no cure for IBS, there are ways to improve symptoms and feel better. Whether mild, moderate, or severe, all IBS treatment should begin with education about the nature of the disorder. If you have signs of IBS, get an accurate diagnosis, work with your doctor, and be proactive in your own health maintenance.
PROMOTIONAL DETAILS
Event Sponsor:
International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
Videos
Downloads
5050_IBS.pdf
5050_IBS-1in7.pdf
5050_IBSMonth.pdf
