IBS Awareness

Pain Waves by Pain Waves by Pain BC

Sep 29, 202219:56Health

As many as twenty percent of British Columbians live with pain from a condition known as IBS – irritable bowel syndrome. While heavily stigmatized, raising awareness of IBS and similar conditions can help increase fundin...

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