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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.
Dr. I have this problem since last one year that is loose stool continues and stopped after taking tablets from docter but it again strat next 1 month…my age is 17.. n i hav IBS …so plz help me.. ganesh
i have migrain since 5 years and go stool 4 to 5 times in a day since 5 years…i have any serious problem or is there any problem in drinking water….is migrain due to my stomach problem ..plz give solution
can ibs be cured entirely?
I am 40 years old I have severe pain in abdominal since last 10 days with loose watery motions 8 to 10 times a day can you help me please thanks
Suffering from :-
(1) Constipation, stool is sticky.
(2) No feeling of bowl movement in the Morning.
(3) Wind pass is a great problem .
(4) Motion is not cleared quantity of stool is much less than normal.
(5) Have to go to latrine 2 to 3 times daily in the morning.
(6) Laxative is a must twice or thrice in a week
I am having irritable bowel problem for the last many years. Doctors have diagnosed it as IBS for which I am under treatment for the last six months. There is not much relief yet. My IBS symptoms are bloating, abdominal discomfort but no pain and lack of pressure to defecate. Kindly advise me about Homeopathic treatment for it.
sir, my mother aged 54years suffering from last one year in gastro problem. The problems are mucus stool, leg pain, nausea, abdomenal pain, feeling uncomfort after taking rice, reluctant to take food. Endoscopy and colonoscopy done but no abnormality. Please help.
Dear Doctor,
I’m suffering from IBS for last 14-15 years. My digestion is very slow and i get mucus in stool.
There is weakness in body.
Regards
Mukesh Saxena
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i have problem that passing stool several time during the day specialty 3 to 5 time in the morning and during the walking kindly advise i m also patient of infilimentory bowl desiess
Sir my wife Sheela Gupta is suffering from IBS very severely for last one year thoughshe had the problem of5-6 times visiting toilet in the past20 years. Having experinced acute problemof IBSshewas under treatment andrefugut400,nexpro rd 40,darolac and mebiz200mg capsule was given to her for 20 days and again on recurence after 3months of this treatment the same package was givenfor 20 days and after2 months of this treatment the ibs has been experienced.
I am afraid after so much medication of aforesaid heavy doses some adverse effect of heavy medication may emerge with her. All the aforesaid treaments were done under the expert advice of a doctor in Super speciality hospital at Patpadganj,Delhi with full pathological tests and diagnoses including endoscopy and biospy tests. For permanent and sustainable treatment I want to know if there are effective options in Homeopathy. if yes,please let me know for follow up of the same,Regards
I working in 3 shifts in engineering industry the 3 shifts like day, evening & night the shift changes weekly one time. I have 3 degree files in last two years doctor do the operation and remove the files after operation i have uncontrolled in the motion some time it may be 4 to 6 times. When i doing night shift every day it may be 4 to 6 times my mind is not free iam feel about this problem. Every time i like to eat non veg noe a days i also control to eat the non veg. Please give me permanent solution.
My motherinlaw has bowl cancer . She has suffering with stomach pain severely and mucus motions always what should she take for diet and medicine . Please suggest.
Respect Dr. Sharma i want to know the duration of course for the patients who suffers from IBS(Stools with bad smell, stools with mucus, urgency feeling in stool, gas with bad smeell whole day)
i also want to know the best homeopathy medicine for IBS with its duration of course
i am suffering from IBM for 7 years
My problem of loose motions started with taking antibiotics for throat pain. Now I have semi solid stool .I go 3to 4 times daily.
No blood in stool .sometimes mucus is present .
No stomach pain except a uneasy feeling to go to wash room.
Stool test and stool culture done shows vegetable cells and bacteria.
Stool culture shows ecoli .100000 colony count.
My gastro advised endoscopy and colonoscopy.
Iam afraid to do them.
Depressed with my condition as I am afraid it might be cancer.
Need help
R.sir,
From last 8 months I m suffering from stomach disorder. sometime I feel constipation but sometimes I pass 2-3 times one after another. sometimes semi solid stool pass in morning. After 1/2 or 1 hr. of eating lunch my stomach become tight and after sometime a little pain starts and I feel no hunger in evening, Continuous irritating things occur in stomach. Please help me sir want to get rid from all this.
dear dr. i have been having ibs for almost 4 years now. my stomach belches and makes me feel
uncomfortable one hour after eating. some times,it takes a long time to pass out stool. this makes me feel very bad. please advice me on what treatment to get so i can be healed
In addition to above, I have a chronic problem of ulcerative colitis. Kindly help me out.
sir I’m suffered with IBD for Last 18 month’s I have 3 or 4 stools daily it causes very difficulty in my routine life
I m in stress Now I m taking mesacol 800 vsl 3 with metropolis metropolis
my body feeling very weak also weight gone loss 13 kg
Is homeopathy is best for this Disease
plz answer
Good evening doctor sharma , this is mamta,as I read above about IBS im also suffering with this problem from past 2 years.my problem is after every meal i have to rush for passing stool which is very watery ,I had allopathy treatment for long .I got relief for some time but its relaps.im very much upset with this problem,as im workiñg lady its very difficult sometimes to manage things due to lot of weakness,at home also my family life is disturbed.please tell some treatment in homeopathy, i have a hope that you can treat me with some good medicine and please let me knôw about proper diet i need to follow.thanks I’m waiting for your reply with great hope.
SIR IHAVE PROBLEM IN DIGESTIVE SYSTEM .SIR WE HAVE STOMAC PAIN AFTER EATING CONTINOUSLY FROM 5 MONTHS AND I HAVE TAKEN ULS OF WHOLE ABDMON EVERYTHING IS NORMAL SUGGEST ME FOR THIS PROBLEM