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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome ..by Dr. Vikas sharma
Almost everyone experiences an occasional bout with abdominal pain, bloating and diarrhoea or constipation. However, if you are having it very frequently or if they have become chronic, chances are that you may be suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is one of the most common gastro intestinal disorder although this disorder is not a serious one but its impact one ones life can be tremendous. Chronic and recurring symptoms of IBS can disrupt personal and professional activities, upset emotional well being and limit individual potential.
What is IBS and what causes it?
IBS or irritable bowel syndrome is not a disease. It’s a functional disorder, which means that the bowel (large intestine) are not functioning properly, though physically, there is nothing wrong with it.. With IBS, the nerves and muscles in the bowel are extra-sensitive. For example, the muscles may contract too much when you eat. These contractions can cause cramping and diarrhoea during or shortly after a meal.
The exact cause of IBS is not known. Symptoms appear to result from a disturbance in the interaction between the gut, brain, and nervous system that alters regulation of bowel motor or sensory function. IBS is not caused by stress. However, because of the connection between the brain and the gut, symptoms can be exacerbated or triggered by stress. Certain food substances are also known to have a disturbing affect on IBS patients eg. Milk, caffeine etc.
What is its symptom?
IBS is characterised by abdominal pain or discomfort and abnormal bowel function, which may include chronic diarrhoea, chronic constipation, or an alternating pattern of both. Patients may feel a sensation of not being able to fully empty their bowels. Other symptoms may include gas and bloating, as well as nausea.
How Can Homoeopathy Help?
IBS is a spectrum disorder, which means that there can be a great variety of symptoms and also that their intensity can range from very mild to severe. Primarily, homeopathy is a method where the individual symptoms of patients are given more preference than the labels of the disease and are matched with those of the drug. Thus targeting diseases like IBS with homeopathy becomes much more easy and flexible approach. Disorders like IBS are much effectively treated by it. Although it may take a while before appreciable results are achieved, One must keep in mind that the goal is not to have a temporary relief, but a permanent one.
Homeopathic medicines Nux Vomica, Colocynth, Aloes, Sulphur, Carbo Veg, China, Lycopodium are few of the very effective ones that are often employed by expert homeopaths in treating irritable bowel syndrome.
Please make sure that such conditions are not treated without the help of a professional Homoeopath.
Managing IBS
Experiment with fiber.
When you have IBS, fiber can be a mixed blessing. Although it helps reduce constipation, it can also make diarrhoea, gas and cramping worse. The best approach is to gradually increase the amount of fiber in your diet over a period of weeks.
Avoid problem foods.
If certain foods make your symptoms worse, don’t eat them. Common culprits include alcohol, chocolate, and caffeinated beverages such as coffee and sodas,
Eat at regular times.
Don’t skip meals, and try to eat about the same time each day to help regulate bowel function.
Take care with dairy products.
They usually are the biggest culprits in IBS. If you’re lactose intolerant, try substituting yogurt for milk
Exercise regularly.
Exercise helps relieve depression and stress, stimulates normal contractions of your intestines and can help you feel better about yourself.Homeopathic medicines Nux Vomica, Colocynth, Aloes, Sulphur, Carbo Veg, China, Lycopodium are few of the very effective ones that are often employed by expert homeopaths in treating irritable bowel syndrome.
Hi
I am a 36 year-old lady . From last year I am suffering from a passing out aatack in early morning at a interval of six months. It happens again on 20th feb. I wake up around 3:30 – 4:00am with a chronic pressure of motion and when I try to go to toilet I become blank and faint. When I get back my senses I realise about it . I injured every time sevearly. After attack I feel dizziness and weakness for some days. I did all the medical tastes but the reports are normal.
May you help me plz.
Hi, i am facing problem of IBS from last 20 years i could not eat properly. i have taken lot of medication and done all the tests were normal. now i am fed of these thins taken lot of medication can not eat properly and maximum losing apetide.
I am 55 years old . I go to toilet two to three times in the morning until my stomach became empty. Some time I feel mild pain in the stomach before going to toilet. It is from last six moth . Please advise me.
Hi, why i am loosing weight in ibs and also problem of bowel problem felling washroom just after a meal every time i have semi solid stool with normal blood reports pls tell me if there is any chances for colon cancer
Can your pls teel me
Sir I’ve a problem.. or loss of appetite from last few days nd when I’m
Having Dairy products like milk or any other milk item den I’ll went to toilet next day I’ll feel like loose motion.. but if I’m not having milk den it’s proper like other days please tell me some suggestions nd medicine.. for this problem
My mail id is jasvir336@gmail.com
Anurag chawla 9619200053 . After food lunch dinar I fil vary unconfart
Dr. Sharma
For the last one month or so I go to toilet three times. First two times are normal stool and the third one is loose motion. Thereafter I feel greasy/slimy anus. Then some thing irritating the bowl and discomfort. Sometimes watery stool afteer/during third stool passing. What should I do and what are the medicines?
Thanks
Shrivastavaf
I have same problem please help me
Hallo doc , my son is two years old .there is something hard in his stomach .he tries but can’t stool for some days .pls reply what is this.
Hello Doc,
My mother aged around 74 is suffering diarrhea from last 3 months. She has undergone colonoscopy, endoscopy, ultrasound, blood tests with all major test results ok. The problem is she is not able to hold her stool and it passes in clothes. Stool passes 12-13 times in a day. Most of the time watery. Please advice.
Thanx
Rakesh Gupta
Sir, I m passing a problem from last 1year that I am suffering stool passing in 7_8 times in a day, stool leakage, and stool feeling always in bowl..so please resolve my problems…thank. sanjay khandelwal
Hlo sir ..my grandmother also facing same problem feeling pain like loose motion but nothing there..please help me sir..what should I do…
Hello Doc,
My mother aged around 74 is suffering diarrhea from last 3 months. She has undergone colonoscopy, endoscopy, ultrasound, blood tests with all major test results ok. The problem is she is not able to hold her stool and it passes in clothes. Stool passes 12-13 times in a day. Most of the time watery. Please advice.
Thanx
Rakesh Gupta
Sir my stools pass out three four time in early in the morning and after that four five times extra pass out in small quantity whole day I have no constipation. What treatment is required for one time clearance.
I used to pass stool 2 to 3 times in morning from last 2 to 3 years . Always There is a urge to go to latrine whole day . But it is not necessary to go . How can it be cleared ln 1 time .
Sir my stools pass out three four time in early in the morning and after that four five times extra pass out in small quantity whole day I have no constipation. What treatment is required for one time clearance.
Sir I am facing IBS since past 4 years.The symptoms are excess gas,bloating,frequent urge and feeling of unfinished excretion.Skmetimes the stool is greasy,sometimes it comes thin,sometimes I feel like commuting and nothing is digestible, especially when I eat grain atta or roti lots of gas is created.When I drink alcohol it gets flared up.I tried everything but there is only Antibiotics when suppress it for some time.I spent sleepless nights only to find myself my stomach getting emptied several times.a.day and I felt no desire to eat or felt Hungary.My still sometimes carries black spots or becomes black. Kindly suggest me good medicines in homeopathy to counter this disease.
My mom has same symptoms like yours. How are you feeling now? What things helped you?
Do your stool have mucus and is your stool yellow.Better tke ayurvedic medicine.I have shown many doctors.Do you have pain.
I have same problem please help me
I don’t have appendix despite of that doctor done operation of appendix due to this I am facing lots of problems like ulcerative collites,nasea,vomating, blidding,and weakness
cramping,I done so many test,I meet so many,doctor they tell me that I have IBS but It dosen’t cure by any doctor ,please suggest me,something .
I faced problem that my motion is not clear and face very hard
Hello I am patient of ibs but i can’t have a proper time to time take a meal and i cannot digest its
Hai Dr.sharma I am shankar work as driver I have motion problem like 3 to 4 times in a day without control please help with this problem
Have a problem with my stool I pass urine very often so I’m not sure if that d reason I’m not able to poop as I should, or it because of my age 53 years an going though manopouse
Please help
Have a problem with in stool I pass urine very often so I’m not sure if that d reason I’m not able to poop as I should, or it because of my age 53 ys an going though manopouse