Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is a condition that disrupts digestive tract function and causes persistent discomfort without visible damage to the intestines. It can occur due to multiple factors including genes, stress, oversensitive GI tract, psychological trauma, stomach infections, and more. IBS does not have a cure, but symptomatic relief is possible with homeopathic medication, lifestyle changes, and diet.

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?

IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is a chronic GI (Gastrointestinal) disorder that leads to various intestinal symptoms that either occur together, alternatively, or may come and go. These include abdominal pain, excess gas, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, urgency to poop, weakness, nausea, etc.

It is a common disorder and does NOT damage your GI tract or lead to other serious diseases like colon cancer, colitis, or Crohn’s Disease. Irritable Bowel Syndrome treatments include homeopathic medicines, a healthy diet, lifestyle modifications, and behavioural therapy.

Types of IBS

The type of IBS you have is determined by the consistency of the bowel movements, classified as follows:

• IBS-C: Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation
• IBS-D: Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhoea
• IBS-M: Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Mixed Bowel Movements (Alternatively Constipation and diarrhoea)
• IBS-U: Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Unsubtyped Bowel Movements (when the consistency of the stool does not fit any of the 3 subtypes listed above)

Symptoms of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

Following are the Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms that occur commonly:

• Abdominal pain
• The feeling of urgent need to poop
• Excessive gas and bloating
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Feeling of inability to finish your bowel movement
• Whitish mucus in the poop
• Weakness and fatigue
• Nausea and vomiting

These symptoms may vary depending on the severity of your IBS, your gender, and your age.

Symptoms of IBS in females may worsen during menstruation and after menopause.

What are the Causes of IBS?

IBS can arise due to several factors and the root cause remains unknown. It comes under the category of neuro-gastrointestinal diseases that depend on how your brain and GI tract interact for the proper functioning of your digestive system.

Here are some of the possible causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome:

• Hypersensitive nerves in the digestive system
• Dysmotility (issues with how the muscles in your GI tract contract)
• Dysbiosis (Imbalance in Gut bacteria)
• Parasitic or bacterial infection in the digestive system (Post Infectious IBS)
• Food allergies or intolerance (common triggers are foods with gluten like wheat, dairy products, aerated drinks, foods that cause bloating, etc.)
• Food poisoning
• Chronic stress, depression, anxiety, or PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder)
• Psychological trauma including physical, emotional, or mental abuse
• Family history of IBS
• Overdose of antibiotics or other drugs

People with IBS may get abdominal cramps when regular stool or gas reaches the gut. In some people with IBS, food may pass too quickly or too slowly through the GI tract.

IBS Diagnosis

Your physician may diagnose IBS by learning your symptoms, its duration, and severity. If your symptoms are severe, your doctor may recommend certain tests such as blood tests, stool sample examination, lactose intolerance tests, or imaging tests such as colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, or CT scan to rule out other GI diseases.

How to Treat IBS?

How to cure IBS permanently? Well, IBS does not have a cure. But you can get symptomatic relief through healthy eating habits, better lifestyle choices, and homeopathic medication.

Some of the tips to improve your IBS symptoms are as follows:

• Exercise regularly
• Avoid caffeinated/aerated drinks and smoking
• Manage stress through meditation, exercise, therapy, mindfulness, and other relaxation methods
• Take probiotics to increase good bacteria in the gut that helps relieve bloating and gas
• Increase fibre intake, especially soluble fibre
• Eat smaller meals
• Avoid foods with gluten
• Avoid high-carb diet
• Try Ginger Tea
• Drink lots of water
• Keep a food diary and note down foods that tend to trigger your IBS
• Get proper sleep
• Avoid highly processed, fatty, and spicy foods
• Avoid food items that cause gas/bloating such as beans, cabbage, sprouts, etc.
• Avoid foods with sweeteners like xylitol, sorbitol and mannitol

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment in Homeopathy

If your symptoms do not get better with lifestyle changes, you must consider consulting a Homeopathic Expert Doctor. If you are wondering what is the best medication for IBS? Homeopathy has shown amazing results in Irritable bowel syndrome treatment. in treating IBS from its core. Homeopathy medicines are made from 100% natural ingredients and are completely safe for people of all ages.

It enhances your body’s natural defense mechanism to fight diseases and improves immune function. However, homeopathic treatment for IBS differs based on the severity of your symptoms, age, gender, and the duration of the condition.

Hence, patients should never self-diagnose or self-treat and always consult an expert homeopathic doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment for IBS.

Some effective homeopathic medicines for IBS diarrhea include:

• Nux Vomica
• Lycopodium Clavatum, Asafoetida
• Arsenic Album, Natrum Muraticum
• and more – depending on your symptoms.

Conclusion

If you are experiencing any of the IBS symptoms listed above, book an Online Consultation with our highly experienced Homeopathy Specialist Doctor for further diagnosis.

He will carefully examine your medical history, and symptoms and prescribe the best homeopathic medication for Irritable bowel syndrome treatment.

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