Can IBS also happen to teens ? Or only adults

[Pink_mochi]

It caught my attention when it said it happens to adults but not teenagers or children

I just want to know if it’s normal to have IBS symptoms while being a teenager

[TheMeg]

No matter the age, anyone can have a sensitive stomach. I battled through constant gas and constipation throughout high school

[Pink_mochi in reply to TheMeg]

Oh okay it’s good to hear I’m not the only one, may I ask how did u deal with it throughout high school?

[TheMeg in reply to Pink_mochi]

I was really careful about what I ate and I started taking a probiotic. I've notice that when I eat sugar it gets a lot worse. I also started taking a supplement called juice plus. There's three different "blends" that you take and I've notices a huge difference. It's quite expensive though

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I can’t say as I am not a doctor, but I would say it is possible.

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They don’t call the stomach your second brain for nothing. When we get anxious or are under stress the digestive tract can tense up. You might want to try deep dreathing exercises to help you relax after school.

[jazzpw]

My friend went on medication for IBS when she was like 16 or 17 so it's definitely possible! you're not the only one!