Skepta opens up about his IBS diagnosis: ‘It has ultimately steered my life’

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Through song lyrics or word of mouth some of you know I have suffered from IBS/stomach ulcers/problems since my early twenties,” Skepta wrote on Instagram. “Apart from me not being able to maintain a steady weight, depression, short-term memory loss, it also controls my moods, which has ultimately steered my life.” The London-born rapper said that he’s had an endoscopy before but “nothing was found”. Ending his message on a positive note, Skepta wrote: “Sending strength to anybody that has had to deal with stomach problems kmt smh the internal fights, the mood swings, losing things etc are normal symptoms, just don’t let it ruin your life.