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What perplexes most of the patients who suffer from the IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) is the fact that even though there are no pathological changes present in their gastrointestinal tract, they still suffer from the disease. So, how is it that the disorder which produces diverse symptoms such as diarrhoeas, constipation, excessive gas feeling and even severe cramping pain does not show any anatomical changes?
The answer lies in the fact that this disorder is a functional disorder which means that the bowel doesn’t work as it should. It is related to how the intestinal tract contracts and pushes the food forward. The irritable bowel syndrome is a problem with the intestines. In people with IBS, the intestines squeeze too hard or not hard enough and cause food to move too quickly or too slowly through the intestines
How is IBS diagnosed?
As the IBS has no pathological findings, the physician bases his diagnosis on the symptoms as told by the patient, still the physician may need to do certain tests to rule out other ailments. The symptoms that indicate the IBS are bloating and gas, constipation, diarrhoea, especially after eating or first thing in the morning, Feeling the need to have a bowel movement after already having one, feeling a strong urge to have a bowel movement, abdominal pain and cramping that may go away after having a bowel movement
What causes the IBS?
It remains a mystery as to how the IBS develops. Research suggests that the large intestine of those who suffer from this disorder is more sensitive and reactive than usual to a wide range of things which include certain foods and stress.
For example, people who suffer from bloating after eating usually assume that there is too much gas in their abdomen, but it is the increased sensitivity of their intestine to the stretching caused by small amounts of gas. Diarrhoeas in the IBS are caused by increased contractions of the intestines resulting from a trigger factor such as a particular food substance or stress.
Food triggers mainly include milk products, chocolate, alcohol, caffeine, carbonated drinks and fatty foods. In some cases, simply eating a large meal will trigger symptoms Stress, anxiety and strong emotions also affect how intestines contract. In stress or anxiety they contract too much or too little, resulting in symptoms of the IBS.
Homeopathy takes a different route in treating this disorder. It takes a holistic approach by studying the emotional and physical make-up, also keeping in view the symptoms of the IBS presented by the patient. It is this well-rounded approach that gives homoeopathy better success in treating this disorder. Argentum nitricum, colocynth, sulphur, and nux vomica are the leading homoeopathic medicines that are used in treating this disorder.
Managing IBS
*The best way to handle the irritable bowel syndrome is to eat a healthy diet, avoid foods that seem to make you feel worse and find ways to handle your stress.
*Eat varied foods, including those high in fibres and avoid food that is rich in fat. Fibre reduces IBS symptoms – especially constipation – because it makes stool soft, bulky and easier to pass.
*Large meals can cause cramping and diarrhoea in people with the IBS. If this happens, break your meals into five to six small meals in a day.
*Drink plenty of water in a day.
*Learn new and better ways to deal with your stress. Meditation, yoga, exercise and counselling are some of the things that might help.
Respected Sir
My mother aged 67 is suffering from IBS and GERD with abdominal pain reported by CMC vellore.Now she is not capable of taking food easily. Laxative is used for constipation . Please suggest me about some homeopathic medicines for quick relief and oblige.
Hi dr I’m suffering from many bowel movements in day I have urgency every time after bowel movements and incomplete evacuation doctor said it’s ins how can I cure with diet and medications I tried many medicines but nothing helped
I have stomach ulcer.plz help me
Ibs,ulcer,stomach infection.this are my problems.give me good medicine.
Dr i m suffering from very bad diabetic neropathy…i have nburning n pinching pain both in my feet n hands..is thete a cure in homeopathy forthis condition and can i safely tske homeopathy as i m getting treated for intestinal tb with rifamcin isoniazid n ethanabutol…will homeopsthy mefs affect the efficacy of tb drugs hope to hear from youthank you ajsingh
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My age is 54 years ,i am having lower abdominal pain radiating to testicles & to back .it’s dull pain & discomfort begins after defacation. stools are hard sometimes with feeling of uncompleteness. stool reprot is also normal.
I am having hypertension.for last 10 years . taking “Amlopres AT 25” one tablet a day
allopathy doctor asked me to do sonography of abdomen . reports are normal. doctor prescribed me
colospa retarad ,& rabonik plus. now i am ok. I would like to take homeo medicine. pl suggest
Hi Dr. Sharma,
I had a stomach infection around 8 months aga and though the infection is not there anymore The consistency of my stools is not back to normal.However I continue to have stools 2 times a day which is normal for me. The doctor has prescribed colospa retard and I am 90% fine when on this medication. But as soon as I stop this medicine the loose stools start however the frequency remains the same.
This problem has startrd after this bout of stomach infection otherwise I have never had any problem earlier. I am 44 years old . I also suffer from GERD and am continuously on acid reducing drug Lan30 twice a day and domperidone 30 mg a day.
Kindly help me to get over this problem.
Regards
i am suffring in IBS since 2000 i have done many treatment but invain
most of time i am sufring in daria loos stoot abdominal pain cramps , gas body pain weeknees ,sleeplessness
Sir iam 17 yrs old.i have frequent diarrhoea and stomach pain.there is loose motion every second or third day and constipation.now its been 1 month of this problem and this problem has taken a wider face.pls suggest me some way to cure this disease.
i am shankar ,i am suffering the gastric & constipation problem,plz
I suffer from bloating, gas and acidity, when I eat some foods. It has been more frequent in the last 2 years. Please advise. what homeopathic meds I can take for this. Much appreciated.
I’m patient of stomach since last 5 yrs,Symptoms are:freqent gas,fullness of stomach,streching of bowel,restless & very nurvous at 3-4a.m. .Symptoms aggrevet after eating food.Pl.guide for treatment.
I HAVE IBS, ACID REFLUX, DIVERTICULITIS, POOR SLEEP, BLOATING, PROBABLY MOSTLY CAUSED BY STRESS AND BIPOLAR HUSBAND. I FEEL VERY FATIGUED AND ONLY FEEL ENERGETIC IN THE MORNING. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO OR TAKE WITHOUT RESORTING TO ALLOPATHIC MEDICINE?
I’m patient since last 20 yrs,Symptoms are:freqent gas,fullness of stomach,streching of bowel,restless & very nurvous at 3-4a.m.can’t sleep without sleeping pill.Symptoms aggrevet after eating chanadal& flour.Pl.guide for treatment.
I suffer from bloating, gas and cramps, when I eat some foods. It has been more frequent in the last 2 years. Please advise. what homeopathic meds I can take for this. Much appreciated.
Bertrand Rodricks