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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.
Sir, I am suffering from gastric, five times motion since last four years and present i am feeling heaviness in my right side of chest.
I have been told by my doctor that it should be IBS .
You are requested to kindly guide me.
Thanking you
hello sir,
my weight is 5”2, weight 93 kg. i have hypothyroidism, im highly obese lady,very dry n sensitive face skin, very dry, black and scaly leg skin. headache all the time mostly on left side n left face n below ears, swelling n better pain on on face, i always feel pain in my stomach. dr took xray n said”intact stool in intestine”, needs to b taken out physically . which i didnt do yet. i feel to paas stool after n each every intake wether food or drink n very little comes out i urge to go frequently throughout. i also have sleep disorder.. i dont get sound sleep n snore sometime n suddenly wake up. for last 3yrs having very bad pimples on my face n leaving black spots..for this im using emoderm cream. IM HOUSEWIFE N ALWAYS WANTS TO EAT SOMETHING. MY DIET IS INCREASING GRADUALLY. I LIKE SOUR, SPICY N LIGHT SWEETS like rasmalai n kajukatris. plz help me sir. m taking eltroxin 100mg daily for last 13 years. since last 3 mnths my repots r normal with TSH-0.25. but problem r still there. due to weight gain married life effected badly. looking forward to seek ur advice. Thankyou.
Hello sir I am Suffering from stomach pain from February I use so many medicine but no benefit after I test my stool and test report is positive with giradiya worm and when I taking medicine I feel good when stop medicine again problem comes only lower stomach and left side pain after eating please give me advice
I had recent non watery diarrhea without blood or pus but it was gassy and many times.l took ofloxicin for 7 days.then I developed tesamus and burning sensation after passing stool taking antaacid probiotic not much improvement
Sir, I delivered four months ago. And almost a moth back I experienced pain in upper abdomen, right below the chest, immediately after dinner. I was rushed to emergency and given a painkiller injection. The pain keeps recurring at night. I took panD for some days and monitored by food strictly. According to my gynaec, it was gastric pain which is common post delivery. I also got an ultrasound done which stated that gallbladder was contracted without any shadow of stones. But I m really worried. The pain is irritating and cramp like and I have the urge to pass motion. Pls help
my son 14 year old,daily 3 time motion passes some day 4 to 5 ,he can gain weight current weight is 30 kg
if homeopathy have remedy.
Dear respected sir,I am suffering irregular bowel habit alongwith acidity and gastric problem for about 4 to 5 years. I have treatment for acidity both homeopathic and allopathic but neither could able to cure my problem completely. Although I have gastric problem for a long time but I have rarely experienced belching. The mode of releasing gas is almost always by flatulence. I am 26 year male.I am slightly underweight as my bmi is 17.5. I my hostel mess condition is such that I eat nonveg (chicken) daily. Among all above mentioned problems I am concerned most about incomplete defecation. So please help me by suggesting the proper treatment, diet and prevention measures. Regards….Asif.
Dear Doctor Sharma,
I have been suffering from IBS from last 8 years. I have tried many treatments and didn’t get a positive result. The main things which I suffer is gastric problem, acid reflux in the mouth which causes bad smell to come from the mouth. The smell is such that it is in the nose 24 hours. Please help me to solve my illness.
Dear Dr. Sharma,
I am 61, a male. About 35 years ago I suffered from Consumption of Lungs. Traditionally Allopathic cured it to the full. However, during course of treatment I developed constipation. A lot of laxatives were prescribed and taken for long time over several intervals. Nothing really happened. Alternative modes of medication viz. Ayurvedic, Unani, Homeopathic, including that from Dr. Jugal Kishore, then physician to President of India, at many intervals. Among other Homeopaths, I also include Dr. Bakshi’s Homeopathic Hospital, who I found more of business house than a clinic or a hospital. They simply could not do any anything except for charging a whooping amount of Rs. 20000/- plus for the so-called planned treatment for a year. None of them has yielded any favorable results.
The basic symptoms are as follows:
1. Slow and altered peristaltic movement
2. Stools are not hard but are laced with mucous
3.Feeling of un-emptiness, even if traces of mucous are left behind, may be in rectum or anus, there remains a bad feeling and a sense of heaviness in the mind.
4. The moment traces are out by means of taking plain water enema, it is okay the whole day.
5. I have a normal appetite, weight proportion according to my height, no heat-burn, cramps, pain etc.
6. Over all quality of life is very poor as I have not been able to concentrate on my work all over my active service, therefore lost self-esteem and hence a good career.
Please suggest me the appropriate medication, that can possibly streamline my routine at least the post- retirement.
Regards,
Satyavrat Kadyan
I am 73 years old.I have IBS (constipated type ) from last several years.I am without any stool for 4 days. This is a regular feature. On 4th day or so I take LACTIFIBER or LACTIHEP ans get stool next day . First purging is ok but the urge lingers throught the day.I feel difficult to pass bowel. I have anxiety disorder. I feel suffocated after passing bowel due to the effort made to pass the bowel out…Associated with ibs I have heart blocked, COPD.I take aloepathy medicine fort deseas .I hardly feel pain in the staumach. But there is frequent Gas and belching.
My daughter is 14 years old. She was eating very less from dec & we gradually reduced wieght from 52 to 45. At this time we approached doctor but he did all test horone etc. Other than biilirubin eadings everythig was normal. She was telling her problems & all thought she needs councelling. In the month of august she severe stomach pain & we approached gastrology specialist. He did endosopy & colonscopy. In the endocopy he discovered dedonatis. Now she tells she statrted this problem from milk & ceririal product. But she was not knowing. She is having problem after eating meat, bisciuts, bread, & even chocolate. Sometimes her stomach gets full, pain or bloating, & gas comes out from mouth. Please let us know how we can get cured. Arun
Hello,
After eating anything I have a urge to go to toilet for stools. Most of the time before going out I go to toilet 4 to 5 times and even not satisfied and outside house always have a fear of having stools and search for toilet before it comes.I have a constipation amd lose motion both. And the stool come in a very small quantity with lot of pressure.
I am taking Nov Vomika 200 Sulphur 200 4 tablet each twice a day and Aloe SOC q 2drops twice a day.
Please help me with better medicine because I am having this problem from last 10 yr and not getting proper solution to it.
I feel difficult to pass bowel as I have ibs gerd and anxiety disorder. I feel suffocated after passing bowel due to the effort made to pass the bowel out…how can I relieve?
Sir I have been suffering from indigestion.i.e some undigested raw vegetables always extracting with my stool and with heavy gas is forming, sometimes with pin , uneasynees in back upper abdomen. I had used homeo Mag Cerb-30, China-30 and Iris Verse. Kindly suggest best homeopathy medicine for the said problem!!
Suffering from IBS ,anxiety psychosis,cervical spondilosis,regular headache and dysentery.What should I do?
when I eat anything after few minutes I need to go toilet I am suffering from this problem to long time and when I drink a cup of tea I feel in my colon very hot and need the help…. 🙁
Hello sir am ayush 17yrs old. I am having extreme problems in excretion first there is no pressure of excretion that’s why that’s why I have apply force while doing .then I suffers from stomach problems like paining,making sounds and some type of contractions in stomach and some times due this heat in my body increase and due to indigestion necks problem s like (gale me jalan) etc and due this I am never feeling hungry and want to eat food. My question is what is this problem and why it is happening and what is its treatment .sir please respond to this
my wife is suffering from ibs as per doctor. and taking refagut refaxmine 550mg two times daily since last six month with other medicines, but no fruitful result is come out. The main problem is shivering after toilet (bowel) daily and wickness . Please what is the causes and solution to the problem. Thanks
I felt I have malaria and I use malaria drug, during the process of treating malaria I felt pain at my left abdomen when I touch the place. Since on monday now I felt two minute pain from my abdomen then I will go to toilet and passes stool. In aday I go to toilet about three time. Please what is the causes and solution to the problem. Tanks
My age is 29…I have more more Gasrteric problem im taking Pan-D tab daily and ill go motion for 3 to 4 times and have burning sensation over there… plz suggest me ….
Sir,
I have been suffering with gastric and IBS since 2 years.. i tried many english medicines and homeopathic too…my symtoms are 1. Bit burning sensation 2. Gas 3. flatulence 4. feeling of full stomach and not able to sleep in stomach down mode.. can u suggest me the medicine.
Thanks for your reply