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IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is one of the “functional intestinal disorders” – a general term for conditions that show no physical evidence of disease in the intestines on examination, and the cause of which does not show up in a blood test or an X-ray. People with IBS have colon that are more sensitive and reactive than usual. So they respond to stimuli that would not bother most people.
Sulphur, Argentum itricum, Colocynth, Pulsatilla, Carbo Veg, Nux Vomica and Lycopodium are a few of the important homeopathic medicines very frequently asked for in treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Chronic forms of this disorder are treatable with Sulphur, where sensitivity to milk is a key factor and early morning diarrhoea is often a presenting symptom. Sulphur covers a huge variety of symptoms found under this disorder.
It is best prescribed with a rich experience in homeopathy. Pulsatilla is for sensitive individuals also where fatty food usually triggers off a variety of symptoms. When this disorder is a consequence of what is called modern living (excess intake of alcohol and rich food), Nux works as a panacea. If there is immediate bloating after eating and the abdomen swells up like a drum, Carbo Veg can do wonders.
Colocynth and argentum Nitricum have a different indication – anxiety, stress and emotions. Patients asking for Colocynth have diarrhoea associated with cramping pain in the abdomen before passing stool. For an Argentum Nitricum patient, sweets can trigger off the complaint and loud belching often forms a major presenting symptom. Lycopodium is generally indicated for people with chronic digestive discomforts and bowel problems. Bloating and a feeling of fullness come on early in a meal of shortly after, and a large amount of gas is usually produced. Heartburn and stomach pain are common, and the person may feel better after rubbing the abdomen. Symptoms are typically worse between 4 pm and 8 pm. Despite so many digestive troubles, the person can have a ravenous appetite, and may even get up in the middle of the night to eat.
HOMOEOPATHIC medicines Natrum Carb, Podophyllum, China and Croton Tig are another set of important medicines often asked for treating chronic gastric conditions like IBS. Natrum Carb is indicated for people who have trouble digesting and assimilating many kinds of food and have to stay on a restricted diet. Indigestion, heartburn and even ulcers may occur if offending food is eaten.
The most important indications for its use is that the person often is intolerant of milk, and drinking it or eating dairy products leads to gas formation and spluttery diarrhoea with an empty feeling in the stomach. The patients may have a craving for potatoes and for sweets (and sometimes also milk, but has learnt to avoid it).
Podophyllum is indicated when abdominal pain and craming with a gurgling, sinking, empty feeling are followed by watery, offensive-smelling diarrhoea – alternating with constipation, or pasty yellow bowel movements containing mucous. Symptoms tend to be worse early in the morning and the person may feel weak and faint or have a headache afterwards. Rubbing the abdomen (especially on the right side may help relieve discomfort.
China (Cinchona officinalis) is often asked for treating conditions where weakness has resulted from the excessive loss of fluids. It can be used in both acute and chronic conditions. it is also indicated where distension of the abdomen is associated with colic (pain).
Croton Tig is indicated in chronic diarrhoea as well as acute diarrhoea. There is a constant urge to pass stool followed by sudden evacuations. A swashing sensation in intenstines is common. Pain in the anus, as if a plug is being forced outwards, is experienced. Copious watery stools with much urge, then profuse and sudden gushing of yellow water, have to be encountered. Water has to be drunk judiciously.
This feature ( authored by Dr. Vikas Sharma ) was earlier published in The Tribune(north India’s largest circulated daily newspaper). Dr. Vikas Sharma is regular Homeopathic columnist for The Tribune. mail him : vikas@drhomeo.com
Respected Doctor,
I am 56 years old male. Suffering from IBS for the last 2-3 years. I have to go to toilet 3-4 times in the morning. Stool is normal. But bowel clears after passing stool 3-4 times. I find it difficult to go somewhere early in the morning. It takes me more than two hours to get ready due to my toilet habits. Problem of gas and acidity is also there. According to USG report my liver is enlarged in size(16.9 cm). Prostate is enlarged in size 3.8 cm × 4.7cm × 4.2 cm. Approximate weight 40 gms.
Could you please suggest homeopathy medicines.
Regards,
Sir,
I am suffuring ibs from 7 years. Now I am 25 years. 4 month I am taking sulphur 2oo befor 30 minite mill 10 drops 2 times daily and nux vom 1x after mill 7 drops 3 times daily. I fill better. But now I suffur digest
Problem. Sir I can take licopodium. Sir please prescrip medicine power dosses and time.
Sir, I am 50yr old male,suffering with IBS from last two yrs .pl prescribe suitable homeopathy med with dosage. I have to go for excessive travelling and remain tense due to IBS.
My daughter is 15 years old, periods normal. Wakes up with mild stomach pain everyday. Food habits normal. sleeps late due to heavy work. Stools 2-3 times not the same, prefers spices over sweets. Can I give her Natrum Carbonicum
my son 6 yrs old suffering from first vomiting and now loose motions since last 5 days.now vomiting is completely stopped but 2, 3 times a day loose motions are there..he says pain in abdomen befor and after passing stool..stool is watery mucous and brownish..even though he is active and fresh in nature.
Hello doctor.
I am suffering from IBS for several yrs.it is diarrhoea predominant 1-2 times per day.pass mucous.and also associated with abdominal pain .bloating.headache.my exam is coming.i have tried several antibiotic bt no benefit.plz help me .
I have been suffering from IBS for 15 years and so far no medicines give any relief , would please suggest any medicine for me.
Sir
Meri wife ko pet ki samasya hai
Unhe stool ke Saath Gas nikalane, pet me gudgud karana, Kuchh khate hi upar ki taraf Gas jaisa feel hona,tahalane par aram milata hai
January me left colectomy ka operation hua hai
Please suggest suitable treatment
I have urge to dedicate urgently icannot hold it
Hello sir ,
Sir i am facing ibs for last 4 years . I got irritated from this . My digestion got disturbed first time when i use these two product of baba ramdev
1 – aloevera juce
2 – alma juice
Sir i want to get rid of this syndrome
Plz advise me what should i do
Dear sir, from past 3-4 years i am suffering from indigestion and body pains . lot of gas formation in upper and lower abdomen , diarrhoea after milk tea, sweets, wheat products etc sometimes black stools (not very often). highly sensitive to tomatoes and many other foods
can you please help with homeopathy
thanks and regards
Purshottam jasuja
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Dear dr sharma
I was diagnosed with H pylori , my doctor prescribed me antibiotics for one week , after a month time I had a stool test which was negative.
I still have the same pain cramping , stomach ache ,constipation , Burning sensation in my stomach ,
Depression , anxiety , loss of libido etc
My life is at loss
Any help please
Kind regards
Hi Dr,
My son is 2_years old, his birth weight was 2.12 only since from his he was doing potty regularly. We observed that he does potty 4 to 5 times after 6 months completed, we consulted the near by paediatrician but that Dr said not to worry, it went on so… Then we consulted another Dr few months back. He said that he has ameniotic colitis problem. Then he gave medicines with the diet chart n we followed the same n his motion got controlled to some extent. After few days again he started doing motions. Now also he doing the same thing 4times in a day he does motion. We r strictly following the diet chart I.e, not giving any spieces, veggie, nothing only apple juice, arrow root n dal n rice. We r very much worried please help us Dr …. Tell us how to solve this permanently.. We r worried ,…
Philomena
Suffering from endometriosis,painful periods,cramping pain,pain while passing urine and stool,hyper acidity,irritable bowel syndrome,gerd,pcod. Sir please help and acne also
I am 64 and for the past three months I have been passing pencil like stools three times. I have also lost appetite though I take food forcefully. I am insulin dependent diabetic for the last 25 years.I take coffee or tea 5 or 6 times a day and I also smoke 8 cigarettes a day. I am a retired bank manager and still work as administrator in a college. Please advise suitable homeopathic remedy. I do not feel pain while passing stools though I feel as if the full stool is not expelled.
Hello Dr. Sharma,
I am 25 year old male 72 Kg, from past few years i am suffering from IBS, sometimes the symptoms seems gone from last 6-7 months symptoms are worse.
Following are the symptoms.
Constipation
Abdominal Bloating,
Gastric & acidity.
discomfort & incomplete evacuation.
Change in mood due to discomfort in abdomen.
Whenever I made long journey by bus or train ,I suffered loose motion with gurgling sound in stomach,uncontrolled belching with watery mucus.Milk and spicy food is not tolerable.Abdomen remains full of gas.please advise medicine.
Severe IBS problem with upward gas desentery diarreah etc
I b s ki bimari batye hen mai ap se bat karna chahta hun
dear,sir,
I am suffering a reaction of taking a dose of lycopodium 1m after a dose of sulphur 1m what I do ? till then I am lossing my health per day about 10 years. do u give me a solution ?
please help me.