Since 1997, April has been designated as a special month for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) awareness. According to the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, IBS affects up to 1 in 7 Americans. It is estimated that up to 45 million people in the US are affected by this chronic medical condition. Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a common but serious intestinal disorder. People living with IBS experience pain in the belly, gas, diarrhea, and constipation. People who are old …