Digestive problem is another major compliant in India. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), is a common complaint, some 50 to 60 percent of the population experiences the diverse symptoms this syndrome causes. These symptoms include bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain and spasms and nausea. The pain is often triggered by eating, so people suffering from IBS don't always eat enough, which results in malnutrition.

There is no set cause of IBS, and that food allergies, medication, stress, hormone changes, low fiber intake, infection, parasites, lactose intolerance, laxatives and antibiotic abuse could all be involved. In fact, the consensus is that just about anything that disturbs our intestinal bacterial balance the ratio of good bacteria to bad bacteria could have a hand in causing IBS. IBS is not serious in that it is not life-threatening, however, it makes for a very uncomfortable life.