Do you suffer from frequent diarrhea or constipation? Is it related to your state of mind or the food you eat? Have you undergone tests which reveal nothing abnormal, in spite of which your symptoms still persist? You could be suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The (IBS) Awareness month is observed in April every year by the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) to increase awareness about this bowel problem that affects around 10-20 percent of the population.