A diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome doesn't necessarily mean that we immediately understand all the ins and outs of the illness. We all have some ideas as to what IBS is, and some of them are just not accurate.
The following is not an exhaustive list of myths that IBS patients believe; however, it is a good start to help patients, family and friends realize that some of the so called facts about IBS are pure myth.
9 myths that some IBS patients believe: