IBS IS ON THE RISE. NEW STATS reveal that around one in 20 people in the UK have the condition, and that one third of sufferers have been housebound due to psychological trauma brought on by their condition. A further 35 per cent have cancelled plans at the last minute, 33 per cent have declined social invitations, 18 per cent have felt socially isolated, and 14 per cent have turned down a date because they’re so embarrassed by their symptoms. One in 10 people have even sacrificed a holiday for fear of getting stuck in a gut rut while
