April Is IBS Awareness Month

April is IBS Awareness Month, a time to support others with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and share information. The 2023 theme is increasing public awareness of IBS and helping to destigmatize the different types of IBS. April 19, 2023, is World IBS Day 2023.

IBS is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders, affecting 10% of people in Western countries. Often debilitating, IBS can be hard to live with, limiting your activities and leading to stress and depression, and it can be just as hard to talk about.

That’s why, in 1997, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) established April as IBS Awareness Month. This year the focus is on destigmatizing the types of IBS.

Social media is one easy way to share your story, find support, and get involved this year.