What is the life expectancy of someone with Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

This Syndrome will not shorten your life. Just learn how to live with it. There are Meds out there that do help. Don't be afraid to try them.. There are on going studies being done.. And possibly one day they will find a cure... Drink your water..You will not die from diarrhea you will die from dehydration!!!

The condition in itself should not shorten ones life span, however the daily stress of living with this condition, not getting the necessary nutrients one needs from a variety of food groups can impact on the overall quality of life. People can become depressed and feel isolated, teenagers in particular can find this difficult to cope with, they cant always partake in activities that involve eating "junk food" from fast food outlets. They may find themselves unable to fit in with a group because they are perceived as different. Severe weight loss can be a huge factor, when you experience pain associated with food it can affect one psychologically, this can have a detrimental impact on overall health, leading to severe anaemia, bone density loss . IBS can heighten the risk of dementia according to some studies done however it is important to note that in isolation IBS does not shorten ones lifespan.
There are several prescription probiotics that are available to alleviate some symptoms associated with IBS.