New Delhi, April 28 -- justify;">Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder affecting approximately 7% of the Indian population. This functional gastrointestinal disorder manifests through symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, gas and irregular bowel movements-including diarrhea, constipation, or alternating between both.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Pariksha Rao, Director-Nutrition and Medical Affairs at The Good Bug, shared, "Stress and sleep deprivation can trigger or worsen IBS symptoms. Unlike other digestive diseases, IBS doesn't cause physical damage to the digestive tract, but significantly impacts quality of life due to its disruption of the brain-gut connection."

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