How long does IBS last?
Almost everything about IBS is totally dependent on the individual patient. For some, IBS may arise during times of stress or crisis, and then subside once the stressful event has passed. For others, IBS strikes seemingly randomly and without warning and never completely goes away. Still others will get IBS for a while, then it will go away for a long period of time, then come back. The duration of IBS is different for everybody.