What are some myths about IBS?

What are some myths about IBS?

Lin Chang (UCLA Division of Digestive Diseases) gives expert video advice on: What is 'irritable bowel syndrome' or IBS?; What does 'irritable' mean in terms of IBS?; What is a 'bowel'? and more...

There are a lot of myths about IBS. One is that it's all in your head; that it's all imaginary. That's not an incorrect statement if you think that it's all in your head or not all in your head, but that it is involved in your brain, and the brain communication with the God. That is actually true - it is involving that. Another myth is that - I hate to say this but people say it - it only occurs in a middle aged neurotic women. I hate when I hear that. That is a myth because that's not true.