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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is one of the most common disorders of digestive system producing a spectrum of symptoms such as persistent and recurring abdominal pain associated with the passing of motion, change of bowel habit (diarrhea, constipation, or alternate diarrhea and constipation), etc. without any apparent cause. The word syndrome means a group of symptoms. IBS is a syndrome because it can cause several symptoms in addition to those mentioned, like cramping, bloating, gas, frequent urge to pass stools, the sensation of incomplete evacuation etc.

Causes

  • Stress
  • Genetic Tendency
  • Food Sensitivity
  • Infections
  • Conventional medicines

Avoid

  • Eliminate one by one food triggering your complaints for 2 minimum months and observe .
  • Gluten free diet
  • Caffeine
  • Restricting the food below for a certain period might prove to be helful in IBS as the carbohydrates present in these can be difficult to digest in these individuals leading to gas, bloating or even diarrhea after consumption.
  • Lactose (milk, ice cream, cheese, yogurt)
  • Certain fruits (peaches, watermelon, pears, mangoes, apples, plums, nectarines)
  • Legumes
  • High-fructose corn syrup
  • Sweeteners
  • Wheat-based bread, cereals, and pasta
  • Cashews and pistachios
  • Certain vegetables (artichoke, asparagus, broccoli, onions, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, mushrooms)

Do's / Consume

  • Focus on consuming soluble fiber found in fruits and vegetables instead of grains.
  • Drink plenty of water. Preferably boiled & cooled for drinking and cooking.

Note :- It is advisable to consult your physician/ dietitian before following any regimen or adapting any major lifestyle changes as in some cases it might not suit one in some cases leading to adverse effect on skin/health or interfere with your medications.

A well selected homeopathic remedy helps treats the Mind and Body connections associated with IBS.

Such constitutional remedy addresses the emotional stress, the stress coping system and the intestinal hypersensitivity thus relieving the discomfort and distress caused in IBS.

Some of the common homeopathic remedies :-

  • Lycopodium clavatum : This remedy is well-suited to people with IBS & food intolerances, especially onions, oysters, cabbage and beans.
  • Colocynthis: This remedy has terrible stomach cramps that are better for doubling up and may be worse from anger or indignation.
  • Arsenicum album: Stomach cramps that are worse after taking cold. This remedy suits people who always feel chilly; so much so that even eating cold food such as ice cream aggravates
  • Sulphur: This remedy has stomach cramps aggravated by touch, with burning pains worse in the morning and at night.
  • Carbo veg: The remedy is well-suited to older people or those suffering from general fatigue with stomach pains that are burning, sore or pressing.

Note :-The physician has to take a decision as to which approach is appropriate for a particular patients as each case & patient has its own scope & limitations. So avoid self-medication & always consult your physician .

Role of Diet in Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Avoid

  • Eliminate one by one food triggering your complaints for 2 minimum months and observe .
  • Gluten free diet
  • Caffeine
  • Restricting the food below for a certain period might prove to be helful in IBS as the carbohydrates present in these can be difficult to digest in these individuals leading to gas, bloating or even diarrhea after consumption.
  • Lactose (milk, ice cream, cheese, yogurt)
  • Certain fruits (peaches, watermelon, pears, mangoes, apples, plums, nectarines)
  • Legumes
  • High-fructose corn syrup
  • Sweeteners
  • Wheat-based bread, cereals, and pasta
  • Cashews and pistachios
  • Certain vegetables (artichoke, asparagus, broccoli, onions, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, mushrooms)

Do's / Consume

  • Focus on consuming soluble fiber found in fruits and vegetables instead of grains.
  • Drink plenty of water. Preferably boiled & cooled for drinking and cooking.

Note :- It is advisable to consult your physician/ dietitian before following any regimen or adapting any major lifestyle changes as in some cases it might not suit one in some cases leading to adverse effect on skin/health or interfere with your medications.

Homeopathic Approach to Irritable Bowel Syndrome

A well selected homeopathic remedy helps treats the Mind and Body connections associated with IBS.

Such constitutional remedy addresses the emotional stress, the stress coping system and the intestinal hypersensitivity thus relieving the discomfort and distress caused in IBS.

Some of the common homeopathic remedies :-

  • Lycopodium clavatum : This remedy is well-suited to people with IBS & food intolerances, especially onions, oysters, cabbage and beans.
  • Colocynthis: This remedy has terrible stomach cramps that are better for doubling up and may be worse from anger or indignation.
  • Arsenicum album : Stomach cramps that are worse after taking cold. This remedy suits people who always feel chilly; so much so that even eating cold food such as ice cream aggravates
  • Sulphur: This remedy has stomach cramps aggravated by touch, with burning pains worse in the morning and at night.
  • Carbo veg: The remedy is well-suited to older people or those suffering from general fatigue with stomach pains that are burning, sore or pressing.

Note :-The physician has to take a decision as to which approach is appropriate for a particular patients as each case & patient has its own scope & limitations. So avoid self-medication & always consult your physician .