India, April 24 -- It's time we start paying attention to something that's been quietly impacting millions - Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS. Unlike conditions that show up on scans or blood tests, IBS doesn't always leave visible signs, but for those who live with it, the discomfort is very real. Bloating, stomach cramps and unpredictable bathroom habits aren't just "in your head" - they're part of a complex gut disorder that's all too often misunderstood or ignored.

According to Telangana's Pace Hospitals, 4 to 7% of people in India are living with IBS, and numbers are slowly but steadily rising. That's why the theme for 2025's IBS Awareness Month - More Than A Stomachache - couldn't be more timely. Because let's face it, IBS is not j...