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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.
Dear Dr. Sharma,
For last two years I am suffering from belching problem. It usually happens after dinner and it goes on all night. The sound is tremendously loud. I have consulted top doctors bit I cannot get rid of it. sometimes there is breathing problems until i burp out and this process goes on.
What should I do .Please help.
Sir i have same problem like ibs so please help me and where is your clinic??
I am 20 yrs old. From the last 2 weeks,i feel incomplete on defecation. N also pain in anus when walking n feel something in there when sitting! My family doctor said there was no problems n advised to huv buloky food. But i feel so physically n mentally stressed n depressed.
Hello Dr.Sharma,good morning sir.
for the last 3 monthas or so I m having problem with my bowl as some times I get loose motions and other time I suffer with constipation.This type of routine continues which is very problematic.I go to toiler very frequently many times a day but dont pass stool.Kindly advise how to overcome this situation.
Thanking you.
My Father was suffering from irritetive loose motion weekly 1-2days(daily 2-3 times) and afternoon onwars severe headache(total head) and weakness last eight months. we did blood test, scanning of abdomen and pancreas, colonoscopy every thing is normal. but problem is still continued. please advice me.
Dear sir, I am Anuj tiwari working here in IIT kanpur from last week i am having a problem that i have to go washroom twice or trice after having lunch,breakfast and dinner.
It feels that i have to go latrine ,infact at night it also happens please gice me some suggestions how to treat ,but i doesnt have stomach pain only feels gas in my stomach
Hello. My name is Bhupinder kaur. I am 20 Years old.I am having motions since 20 Days. Sometimes I had a severe stomach ache and cramps in stomach.Even I don’t want to eat anything specially wheat cooked food. I took the medicine too but the symptoms are the same. Can u tell me what is the problem actually? And how it can be resolved?
sir
i am gourav my age 24 6 month in ibs problame
SIR, after getting various test reports like UGI ENDOSCOPY, LGI ENDOSCOPY, HYDROGEN BREATH TEST, LFT, COMPLETE HEMOGRAM TEST,BLOOD SUGAR, TSH TEST DOCTOR SAYS IT IS IBS C. BUT PROBLEM IS THERE ONLY IN MORNING THERE ARE FREQUENT LOOSE STOOL/ VERY SOFT STOOL OCCURED .WHAT IS THE REMEDY AND MEDICINE. PLEASE HELP ME. IT IS MY LONG TIME PROBLEM ABOUT 6 YEARS. I WANT TO REGULATE ONLY ONCE /TWICE IN THE MORNING SO THAT I CAN GO FREELY ANYWHERE WITHOUT ANY TENSION TO EVACUATE MY BOWELS WHEN OUT OF HOME DOCTOR SUGGEST MEDICINE : LIBRAX, RAZO 20mg. I AM NOW 39 YRS. OLD .PLEASE SUGGEST ME HOMEO MEDICINE. I AM NOW WORKING SHIFTING DUTY. PLEASE HELP.
R/Sir, A very good morning. My problems is that, I got married but I am trouble facing is that when I sex with my partner discharge with in a one minute. Pls suggest me which medicine(Homoeopathy) would I take to work better(Strong Erraction with Late discharge) on me.
Age:40 yrs.
Date:24/011/14
I go 2 – 3 times in morning and 1-2 times in evening, sometimes once in afternoon.
it is regular from more than 10 years. I tried many type of medicines , but can’t get cured. my time table is fix. breakfast at 0830, lunch at 1300, and dinner at 2100. sleep at 1000 and it begins at 0600 in morning. I am pure veg, no alcohol, no tobacco, no cigarette, but 2-3 tea daily, lemon tea once. please tell me about how can I get be treated by homoeopathy. I have treated myself with homoeopathy- china, nux vom. sulphur but waste. please tell
Resp.Sir
I have a problem of loose stool and abnormal pain in stomach and I have a less ability to eat a food and also I am lost my weight .
I am suffering above problem for last 5 years
I think it happened due to high dose of antibiotic????
5 years ago I am suffer from hipetice my doctor give me a lot amount of antibiotic and he will be done experiment on my body of different medicine
I have done upper and lower geoscopic by optical fiber
but I have no result found sir
please give me a best solution for it
I have IBS problem for the past 5 years.please help me finding permanent solution
hello dr
I have symptoms just like that irritable Bowel Syndrome after eating tobacco feel direah pain in abdominal sweeting vision week of eyes
but after spitting the tobacco after some time I feel better and fine
so plz help me in this to know what happened to me
and what is the medication
Muse 2 se 3 years se ibs hai mai 2 years se alopathy tablet le raha hu , fir bhi mera problem solved nahi hua ,muse morning half hour me 3 se 4 bar latrine jana padata please tell me treatment
I am having loose motions usually after meals time is not constant sometime after 1/2 hr , sometimes may be 1 hr with sudden cramps. at times even after emptying bowel there is sensation to go to toilet again. Am having this past 2, 3yers. My Dr advised me DOROLAC IBS, when i take medicine it is ok once i stop it , starts again. i am allergic to milk n milk products which i have already left but it is still the same. Its ok only for a month or so after that again same. now i am 60 ,feel week also. Would like to seek your valuable advise.
Dear Sir,
Your article very much helpful but I need your personal help in this regard.
I am suffering from IBS for a long time. The main symptom are given below :
1) Constipation :Stool – Soft, Sticky not released only released gas/bowel and lack of impulse to stool.
2) Pain – Continuous abdomen pain & gas movement on left side. Temporary relief when gas & stool removed.
3) Face – Dry & lip cracked.
4) Skin – Dry/skin disease & itching at scrotum adjoining area.
5) Mind – Due to abdomen problem very depressed.
6) Sex Drive – Very uncertain depends on fine abdomen.
Please recommend homeopathy medicine and guide me to cope up with this bad time.
Regards,
M Bhunia
I am suffering from chronic constipation. I dont feel any bowl moment and i have to spend half an hour in the toilet and only little comes out after huge pressure applied in the stomach. Due to this constipation i lost my brain power also. Expecting reply
i am 21 yars old and i have been suffering from 10 months by irritable bowel.first time i was feeling cramping,loose stool,bloated 3/4 times in a day i had taken help from alopathy and after taking the medicine 6 months i left the alopathy medicine then i had taken a help from homeopathy dr. and suggested me some medicine but problem is still there and it is disturbing my daily life.i losses my weight by 7 kg.please tel me the remidies as soon as possible.
In the past few months I have 3 to 4 bowel movements in the mornings . It ‘s like it all can’t come out at one sittings. I can not leave my house anymore until this ritual is done. When I do feel the urge sometimes I can’t make it in time. Please tell me what this can be. I don’t want to leave my house. Thank you