This document discusses irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including its symptoms, causes, diagnosis process, and treatment options. IBS affects up to 20% of the population and is characterized by abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, constipation and/or diarrhea. Common causes include food sensitivities like dairy and wheat, inadequate healthy bacteria levels, stress, and chronic constipation. Treatment focuses on probiotics, dietary changes like avoiding dairy and wheat, supplements like Cape Aloe or calcium bentonite clay to address constipation or diarrhea, and colon hydrotherapy.