Why am I bloated?

2. Find your trigger foods

It’s not just stress that affects IBS, Miguel says, ‘Management plans for IBS are highly individual, but symptoms are often improved by alterations in food intake. Lactose (milk sugar), fructose (fruit sugar) and sorbitol (an artificial sweetener) are common triggers in IBS patients. In addition wheat, dairy, yeast, coffee, eggs, potatoes and onions can often cause problems.’