Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of gut–brain interaction that affects bowel habits and abdominal comfort. Unlike Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), IBS does not  cause structural damage or visible inflammation of the bowel — but it can significantly impact quality of life. Understanding IBS IBS symptoms may include: Abdominal pain or cramping Bloating Diarrhoea, constipation, or alternating patterns Fatigue, chronic pain syndrome, sleep disturbances, mood d