hi The symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can often be managed by changing your diet and lifestyle, and understanding the nature of the condition. I shall give you some General eating tips : having regular meals and taking your time when eating. not missing meals or leaving long gaps between eating. drinking at least eight cups of fluid a day – particularly water and other non-caffeinated drinks, such as herbal tea. restricting your tea and coffee intake to a maximum of three cups a day. reducing the amount of alcohol and fizzy drinks you drink. reducing your intake of resistant starch (starch that resists digestion in the small intestine and reaches the large intestine intact), which is often found in processed or re-cooked foods. limiting fresh fruit to three portions a day – a suitable portion would be half a grapefruit or an apple. if you have diarrhoea, avoiding sorbitol, an artificial sweetener found in sugar-free sweets, including chewing gum and drinks, and in some diabetic and slimming products. if you have wind (flatulence) and bloating, it may help to eat oats (such as oat-based breakfast cereal or porridge) and linseeds (up to one tablespoon a day). -exercise helps to relieve the symptoms of IBS. Aim to do a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such as cycling or fast walking, every week. - reduce stress Some ways to help relieve stress include: relaxation techniques – such as meditation or breathing exercises physical activities – such as yoga, pilates or tai chi regular exercise – such as walking, running or swimming