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CRAMPS, BLOATING AND CHANGES IN BOWEL HABITS MAY POINT TO IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME, SAYS
DR. VIKAS SHARMA
IRRITABLE Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of the intestines that leads to cramps, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. Some people with IBS have constipation while others have diarrhea and experience both intermittently. The cause of IBS is not known. Doctors call it a functional disorder because there is no sign of disease when the colon is examined. IBS causes a great deal of discomfort and distress, but it does not cause permanent harm to the intestines and does not lead to intestinal bleeding of the bowel or to a serious disease such as cancer. Other IBS is just a mild annoyance, but for some people it can be a disabling. The colon (part of large intestine), which is about 6 feet long, connects the small intestine with the rectum and anus. The major function of the colon is to absorb water and salts from digestive products that enter from the small intestine. Two quarts of liquid matter enter the colon from the small intestine each day. This material may remain there for several days until sorbed into the body. The stool then passes through the colon by a pattern of movements to the left side of colon where it is stored until a I bowel movement occurs.
Movements of the colon propel the contents , slowly back and forth but mainly towards the rectum. A few times each day, strong muscle contractions move down the colon pushing fecal material ahead of them. Some of these strong contractions result in a bowel movement. Because doctors have been unable to find an organic cause, IBS often has been thought to be caused by an emotional conflict or stress. While stress may worsen IBS symptoms, research suggests that other factors are also important. Researchers have found that the colon muscle of a person with IBS begins to contract after only mild stimulation. The person with IBS has a colon that is more sensitive and reactive than usual, so it responds strongly to stimuli that would not bother most people. It is important to realize that normal bowel function various from person to person. Normal bowel movements range from as many as three stools a day to as few as three a week. A normal movement is one that is formed but not hard, contains no blood, and is passed without craps or pain. People with IBS, on the other hand, usually have abdominal pain with painful constipation or diarrhea. In some people, constipation and diarrhea alternate. Sometimes people with IBS pass mucus with their bowel movements. Bleeding, ever, weight loss, and persistent server pain are not symptoms of IBS but may indicate other problems.
Ordinary events such as eating and distention from gas or other material in the colon can cause the colon to overreact in the person with IBS. Certain medicines and foods may trigger spasms in some people. Chocolate, milk products, or too much alcohol are frequent offenders.
The potential for abnormal function of the colon is always present in people with IBS, but a trigger also must be present to cause symptoms. The most likely culprits seem to be diet and emotional stress. Many people report that their symptoms occur following a meal or when they are under stress.
Fat in any form (animal or vegetable) is a strong stimulus of colonic contractions after a meal. For many people, eating a proper diet lessens IBS symptoms. Dietary fibre may lessen IBS symptoms in many cases. Whole grain breads and cereals, beans, fruits, and vegetables are good sources of fibre. High-fibre diets keep the colon mildly distended, which may help to prevent spasms from developing.
The conventional system of medicine has practically no treatment but homeopathy does, for it does not treat diseases but humans beings suffering from diseases, thus giving a total cure. As a comprehensive holistic approach to health care, homeopathy is able to offer solution to many of these problems.
Use of Nux Vomica four times a day provides great relief to patients who suffer from cramps followed by little stool many times a day. Aloes Socotring helps when the cramps are followed by varies from sudden loose motions, at times causing the patient to person to person. Normal bowel movements range from soil his clothes before he even reaches the toilet. If the as many as three stools a day to as few as three a week. A problem originates from overeating, try Antimmonium normal movement is one that is formed but not hard, crudum and Pulsatilla. If it is caused by any excitement, contains no blood, and is passed without cramps or pain. the cure lies in Argentum Nitricum and Gelsemium. When loose stools are associated with menses, Bovista dominal pain with painful constipation or diarrhea. In ,and Lachesis prove very helpful. Carbo Veg is indicated some people, constipation and diarrhea alternate. when the abdomen feels bloated immediately after eating. Serious food allergies like milk intolerance and movements. Bleeding, fever, weight loss, and persistent coelic disease (wheat allergy) are curable but require a deep study of the case and should be handed by a professional homeopath.
No feeling of motion ,even 2 days, stool not hard semisolid.After test endoscopy and colonoscopy doctor told that movement of large intestine is very slow .laxative not working.pls suggest medicine.
respected sir,
i am a male nd my age is 25yr.i was suffering from inflammation that occurs while i sit for toilet sometimes .in childhood (during birth) i suffered from diarrhoea nd also from jaundice in young age.i eat only food made in home.sometimes take fast when with friends.i completely manage my diet chart. i eat fruits,fibres,dried fruits and almost all cereals nd vegetables nd drink 12 glass water everyday.still i hav problm in passing stool.my stomach remains uncleared.i tell u d truth.whenever take enzymes stomach gets fully empty. but i dont want to be an addictor of medicine.i want to solve this problm fully. my weight is only 52 kg.whatever i eat dont suit to my body.i hav black stool sometimes.sometimes i remain upset whole day.is this serious.i also wear huge power spectacles. i usually sleep late at night due to study burden. i used livosin but dont suits me.also ayurvedic it also dont.i feel weakness.too much saliva is form in mouth.
plZ rply a useful and unique solution.i dont know u charge for this or its charge free.
Please suggest me medicine.mucous in stool from childhood lower abdominal pain.cough from five years.breathing. Difficult In labour. Work.excess gas.enlarged. Spleen from three years. Anemia. And excess weakness
when i eat i get low stomach pains and pass a lot of bowels., but after releasing the pain is less could this be IBS. what homeopath solution or product would you recoment. i do use many of thes products. not sure what to do
Further to my previous message, I forgot to mention that I have lower back pain, mainly right side generating to abdomen. Tender rumbling tummy and sometimes clay coloured stools. Jusanother
Not sure if I have IBS, but your help would be much appreciated. Condensed history :- One year ago admitted to hospital with right quadrant pain. Told it was IBS. Sadly, came out of hospital with c.difficile. Six months of treatment and finally clear. However, I am continuously poorly. Not one specific illness but constant problems. Having always been pretty fit and healthy, it is a huge effort to even bother to get dressed. I have had a colonoscopy done privately which didn’t show any abnormalities. However, I am either very hot and feverish or cold and shivery. Permanent flu like symptoms… Sore nose and cheeks, runny nose and watery eyes. My doctor has now told me that he doesn’t know what to suggest. I take a multi vitamin and a pro-biotic daily. I would be so grateful for any advice you can give me. Many thanks
Sir
about 4-5 yrs im suffering from heavy gas problem. i dont eat so much oily food ,if some times i take i feel like my tummy will blast. sir im slim girl but my tummy is bulgy due to gas, i feel embrassing. plz help me.
Sir,
I need ur advice as my mom age is 68 , having bp problem from last 10 yes taking med also, but from a month she is getting week , always looking tired,&loss of aappetite, she complaining of mucus in stool from a month , she feels light pain in tummy& every time she feels that stool is not passed clear pls suggest med
Sir I had a problem .after eating afternoon meals I need to go to bathrum with in one hour daily.I had gas problem also.daily three times going to bathrum.so plz solve my problem
Sir,
I am suffering from IBS – D with stomach pain , loose stool 3 to 4 times from last 3 year.
So please suggest me some medicine .
Hello Dr.Sharma,
i am in a very strange situation right where i have no chance to breathe through my right nostril especially when i lay down.. it gets dry blocked and my jaw is clenched so tight and as i can not breathe properly i happened to have an apnea which i had never before.. with a thudding heart i am awakening in the middle of the night and yet i can not fall asleep easily.. my mind never stops thinking.my large intestines bloat as well.. i am about to lose it.. what can you recommend? after i took the medinorrhium i started to have this all..
i will appreciate if you can help me..
I was recently hospitalised for a triple hear by pass. Prior to the operation I underwent antibiotic treatment for a bleeding stomach ulcer. I have now recovered well from the heart surgery but am suffering from constipation and extreme anal flatulence. Can you suggest a simple effective remedy – especially for the smelly anal flatulence.
sir,
Please help me ,
1.Tropical sprue 1 year back-treated got well
2.after 6 months-wife expired-severe depression-bloating-weight loss-costipation and loose stool,alternatively-help me out
I m having ibs some timesloose stool and another problem arises ie low flow&less urine.my age is 65 pl advise.lm also having Bp&diabatic
hi, I’m 54 yr old lady 2 weeks back got cough and after taking x-ray dr told it is flu bronchitis and had antibiotic first 5 days before x-ray he gave antibiotics for 5 days after taking x-ray he gave me for 3 days erythromycin ( azithromycin) after that I got loose motion Then took Homeo medicine which one dr gave me it staters last wed From yesterday I started chelidonium Q 3 times and kurch Q 1 dose and lido 30
Today was better and passed normal stool and I took only chelidonium.after 8 at night my stomach started paying and had loose motion now I had kurch Q and podo30 what medicine I’ve to take now
Thanks
Im 26yrs old man, mostly I avoid outside food, I hve tremendous dysentery problem and gone through so many alopathy, homeopathy doctor but not solved. .I feel hopeless for this…and im a student also…Please please help me
Good day doctor
i am 50 years old businessman from India living in Dubai since 22 years. I had thyroid problem but cure after medication. Since 10 years i am taking thyronorm 25mg daily. Since then i am suffering from Irritable bowel syndrome. I am too emotional & have stressful life. When ever i got struck with gastric problem wake up at night with bad dream of either i find my parents( who live in India & i miss them more than anyone on earth) or close relatives in problem. when ever i suffer such problem i use to take omeprozole 20 mg . I also visited homeopathic doctors who prescribed 1) mag phos 6x 1-1-1 2) nux vomica 30 1-1-1 3) carbo veg 30 1-1-1 4) natrum phos 30 3-0-0
as i find my IBS remain same discontinued & went for Omeprozole 20mg & SPASMOMEN 40 mg daily .
Hence, i request your goodselves please advice me whether i can continue with homeopqthic medicine as above along with OMEPROZOLE 20MG & SPASOEN 40MG
Looking for your earliest reply
May almighty God bless you
regards/B.M.ZAFFER DUBAI
I am suffering from the problem of incomplete bowel since last 2 months. Sometimes i have to go to 4-5 times a day but the problem does not resolve. I had tried lactopil syrup, and some other medicines but it causes loose motions only.
Please suggest me best as i am very unrelaxed and stressed with tHis.
Ibs problem
Dr.esq
I have severe problum with stool passing, long time i used ametamucil and other madison,remedy but now a day no effect all of them,some time hearbal madisoN
Or home remedy work just 1or 2 time,many time i need to go toilet but feeling stone stuck in colen but some time with madication or remedy stool pass right
the way,some dr. diagnosed ibs some constipation.
I have very misirable condition also i have severe. deration,anxity,nerve pinching broblum ,diabetic thyoroid. Slow pls help me and tell me about madication, mian ali