Irritable Bowel Syndrome, better known as IBS is a common condition that most people may suffer at some stage.  There are many symptoms that are associated with IBS, and every person may suffer from it differently. How do you know you have IBS? Symptoms would occur around the abdomen or stomach area. You may experience: Abdominal pain and discomfort. Pain can be described as intense and sharp (not a burning sensation like heartburn), and it could cause spasms in the digestive tract. Change in bowel habits such as constipation, diarrhoea or a mixture of both Feeling bloated or swelling in the abdomen.  Females tend to suffer from IBS more commonly than Males, but IBS can affect anybody. Experts are still unclear why IBS occurs, but possible triggers are known to include being stressed, diet, hormones and some medicines. Knowing what sets off your IBS can help you to manage it. There are various treatments which can help relieve the symptoms of IBS, such as Buscopan IBS Relief and Senocalm , which can help calm the tight, bloated feeling and reduce the cramps. Silicolgel, for IBS and gastrointestinal disorders, contains colloidal silicic acid and can help with IBS symptoms, heartburn and reflux. It forms a protective coating, soothing the lining of the stomach and intestines.