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Kids and IBS

As many as 5—20% of kids may have IBS, so you are not alone! The following links provide information about everything from symptoms to treatments, and from jokes to how to talk to your friends about IBS.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Kids Health)

Everybody gets irritable once in a while, like when you've had a bad day or didn't get enough sleep. But what do you do if your intestines are irritable? Tell them to take a nap?
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/stomach/ibs.html

Jr. IBS Network (IBS Network)

A website created by Ewan Powell includes jokes, information on symptoms, coping at school and keeping your spirits up
http://www.ibsnetwork.org.uk/JuniorNetwork/