Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gut disorder. The cause is not known. Symptoms can be quite variable and include tummy (abdominal) pain, bloating, and sometimes bouts of diarrhoea and/or constipation. Symptoms tend to come and go.
Victorian Corset. 1  The corset was an essential undergarment for Victorian women. The corset developed from 18th century stays, a foundation garment that gave women a conical form while lifting and supporting the bosom, in addition to, producing a rigidly flat front.
This article will trace the changes in body shape throughout the Victorian period which was facilitated by new attitudes and technology. From cage crinolines to bustles and body-hugging corsets, it will show how it was often the structures worn under clothes which gave Victorian fashion its form.