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What is IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome? How to manage it? What are the precautions to be taken? What are the signs and symptoms? What is the cause of this disease? How to treat it? How can homeopathy help you? All of this answered, in this post and of course our doctors always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!

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What is irritable bowel syndrome?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder.
It is characterized by persistent and recurring abdominal pain, bloating and altered bowel habits (diarrhea, constipation or alternate diarrhea and constipation).

Which age group is more affected due to irritable bowel syndrome?

Women are at more risk than men.
Mainly the 35 years of the age group of persons is more affected.

What are the causes of irritable bowel syndrome?

The cause of IBS is not known. The underlying cause of this disorder is an abnormality of the intestinal muscles contraction resulting in altered intestinal motility.

• Stressful conditions are known to aggravate the symptoms of IBS.
• Studies have shown that IBS has a genetic tendency.
• Dietary allergies or some food sensitivities are one of the factors to cause IBS. Lack of fiber in the diet causes irregular contractions of the large intestine. Different people sensitivity to different food. Ingestion of sensitive food triggers the symptoms.
• Reproductive hormones can increase IBS symptoms as it is seen that symptoms get sometimes worse during menstruation.
• Some patients have reported developing IBS after gall bladder removal or episodes of gastroenteritis.

What are the sign and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome?

• Abdominal pain.
• Abdominal pain relieved with bowel movements.
• Abdominal cramping.
• Alternating periods of diarrhea and constipation.
• Change in the stool frequency or consistency.
• The sensation of incomplete evacuation.
• Flatulence.
• Passing mucus from the rectum.
• Bloating.
• Abdominal distension.
• Other symptoms may be present in patients with IBS:
-Nausea with or without vomiting,
-The sensation of fullness after a small meal, Difficulty in swallowing.
-Heartburn or acid indigestion,
-Pain in the chest.
-Uurinary urgency.
-Weakness.

What is the differential diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome?

• Anxiety Disorders.
• Biliary Disease.
• Food Allergies.
• Endometriosis.
• Ulcerative Colitis.
• Chronic pancreatitis.
• Gastroenteritis.

How to investigate irritable bowel syndrome?

Tests may or may not be required. Diagnosis is made on the basis of the presence of particular symptoms.

To rule out other problems following tests may be done:

• Blood tests to check for anemia or celiac disease.
• Stool cultures to check for an infection.
• Ultrasound

How to treat irritable bowel syndrome?

Aim of the treatment is to relieve the symptoms. The following steps should be taken such as:

• Changes in lifestyle.
• Regular exercise.
• Improved sleep habits.
• Changes in diet.
• Avoid having large meals as it causes abdominal cramps and diarrhea.
Instead of having a stomach full meal three times a day, eat small meals several times a day.
• Drink plenty of fluids.

What is the dietary management of irritable bowel syndrome?

• Eat a diet that is low in fat, high in carbohydrates and proteins.
• Increase intake of fiber in the diet.
• In case of anxiety or depression caused by disease, therapy may be helpful.
• In case of constipation include high fiber, plenty of fluid in the diet plan.
• Avoid skipping meals.
• Eat in small quantity but frequent times a day.
• Avoid fatty food, caffeine drinks, and alcohol.
• Eliminate the food you are sensitive to.

What are the complications of irritable bowel syndrome?

• Hemorrhoids.
• Malnourishment.
• Painful intercourse.

What are the indicated homeopathic medicines for irritable bowel syndrome?

-Kali Phosphoricum
-Colocynthis
-Lycopodium
-Nux vomica

For more information, you can visit MayoClinic and WebMD.