Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) overview
It is a functional bowel disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits in the absence of any detectable organic cause.
It is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder of unknown cause. Common symptoms include abdominal cramping or pain, bloating and gassiness, and altered bowel habits. Irritable bowel syndrome has been called spastic colon, functional bowel disease, and mucous colitis. However, IBS is not a true "colitis." The term colitis refers to a separate condition known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Irritable bowel syndrome is not contagious, inherited, or cancerous. However, IBS often disrupts daily living activities. The prevalence is greater in women. Though most of the patients are older than 60 years, IBS can affect all ages. IBS is not life threatening.
It is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder of unknown cause. Common symptoms include abdominal cramping or pain, bloating and gassiness, and altered bowel habits. Irritable bowel syndrome has been called spastic colon, functional bowel disease, and mucous colitis. However, IBS is not a true "colitis." The term colitis refers to a separate condition known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Irritable bowel syndrome is not contagious, inherited, or cancerous. However, IBS often disrupts daily living activities. The prevalence is greater in women. Though most of the patients are older than 60 years, IBS can affect all ages. IBS is not life threatening.
What are the causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
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The cause of irritable bowel syndrome is currently unknown. IBS is thought to result from interplay of abnormal gastrointestinal (GI) tract movements, increased awareness of normal bodily functions, and a change in the nervous system communication between the brain and the GI tract.
- Abnormal movements of the colon, whether too fast or too slow, are seen in some, but not all, people who have IBS.
- Irritable bowel syndrome has also developed after episodes of gastroenteritis.
- It has been suggested that IBS is caused by dietary allergies or food sensitivities, but this has never been proven.
- Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome may worsen during periods of stress or menses, but these factors are unlikely to be the cause that leads to development of IBS.
What are the signs and symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
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The primary symptoms of IBS are
- Abdominal pain or discomfort
- Frequent diarrhea or constipation (change in bowel habits)
- Feeling of incomplete evacuation (tenesmus),
- Bloating or abdominal distention
- Gassiness (flatulence)
- Passing mucus from the rectum Gassiness (flatulence)
- Passing mucus from the rectum
- Weight loss
- Vomiting rarely nausea
- Fever
How is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diagnosed (IBS)?
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- A combination of history, physical examination, and selected tests are used to help diagnose irritable bowel syndrome.
- No single blood test or x-ray study confirms a diagnosis of IBS.
What is the role of Homoeopathy in Irritable bowel syndrome?
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As described in the article above IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) has unknown causes. Homoeopathy follows an individualistic approach towards patients suffering from IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) we believe that every individual is different and thus a full in-depth case study is the first step. Then referring to the risk factors the individual was subjected too, a particular line of treatment is adopted. The usual conventional treatment provides only palliation. On the other hand our deep acting constitutional medicine cure the disease in depth rendering the patient free from the disease
A broad criterion of how the homoeopathic medicines act in cases of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is mentioned below. The response to treatment can differ from one individual to another patients are advised to consult so that the mode of treatment can be discussed pertaining to their particular case
1. Relieving Symptoms: Homoeopathic treatment helps in relieving symptoms like
A broad criterion of how the homoeopathic medicines act in cases of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is mentioned below. The response to treatment can differ from one individual to another patients are advised to consult so that the mode of treatment can be discussed pertaining to their particular case
- Frequent diarrhea or constipation (change in bowel habits)
- Feeling of incomplete evacuation (tenesmus),
- Bloating or abdominal distention
- Gassiness (flatulence)
- Passing mucus from the rectum
- Loss of appetite
- Unexplained weight loss.
- Feeling faint or short of breath
- Chest pain or severe stomach pain
- Bloody bowel movements or dark, sticky, very foul-smelling bowel movements
2. Preventing Attacks: Homoeopathic treatment helps by preventing any further IBS attacks
3. Controlling and curing the underlying disease process
- If homoeopathic treatment is sought early it helps in preventing the progress of disease and preventing any complications
- We at DRSS provide our patients with diet charts, exercise schedules and guide them how to modify their lifestyle so that better results can be achieved.
- Our medicines can be started with conventional treatment depending upon the disease state and case.
- Homoeopathic medicines if taken under proper guidance from a well-qualified professional are extremely safe and have no side effects.
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