Guts UK is hosting a free online event to help people get to grips with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
At Guts UK, we provide expert, evidence-based information about irritable bowel syndrome, which is the most common disorder affecting the digestive system, with 5 to 10 people in every 100 in the UK diagnosed with IBS.
The event takes place on Thursday 23 April from 5.30pm to 7pm. It is a virtual event and will take place on Zoom.
You can sign up today via Eventbrite. Registration is free, but places are limited.
We’ll be joined by panellists including healthcare professionals who’ll share their expertise on IBS and experts by experience, who will share their personal experiences of living with IBS.
Live Q&A
There will also be a Q&A session where you can ask questions to our panel of speakers. Where possible, we ask that your question is submitted in advance via email. Please email your question to dbrassett@gutscharity.org.uk
The most common symptoms of IBS include:
About 1 in 3 people have IBS-C, causing constipation symptoms. Another third of people have IBS-D, with diarrhoea symptoms. Others don’t fall into a specific pattern (IBS-M). IBS-M abbreviation is used for people with both constipation and diarrhoea symptoms. Symptoms can occur daily, or they can come and go over weeks or months.
IBS as a disorder involving the communication between the gut and the brain. Doctors call this a disorder of the gut brain interaction (DGBI). Nerves supply the gut and enable it to work correctly. In IBS there is a fault with this interaction, and this causes the symptoms.
For information about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and more, read or download our evidence-based patient information here.
This webinar is kindly sponsored by PrecisionBiotics®, proud partners of Guts UK. Together, we are committed to improving the understanding of gut health and supporting people affected by digestive conditions and symptoms.
PrecisionBiotics® has provided sponsorship towards this independent webinar by Guts UK and has had no involvement in the creation, content or organisation of the webinar.
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