IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
- IBS or Spastic colon is a common gut disorder affecting 10% – 15% of people.
- It is a functional gastro-intestinal disorder.
- Commonly affected age group is between 20 and 40 years.
- Female gender is affected more than Male.
- It affects the quality the life and not the life expectancy.
CLASSIFICATION:
IBS is broadly classified into:
- IBS – D > Diarrhoea Predominant.
- IBS – C > Constipation Predominant.
- IBS – A > Alternating stool pattern (diarrhoea and constipation alternates)
- IBS – PI > Post – Infectious IBS.
- IBS – U > Unsubtyped IBS.
CAUSES:
- Unknown – in most of the cases.
- Stressful life event.
- Genetic factor.
- Post-infections.
- Overuse of antibiotics.
- Intolerance to certain foods especially spicy food.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:
- Frequent diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Pain and discomfort in abdomen
- Bloating
- Change in bowel habits
- Changes in faeces
- Urgency
- Feeling of incomplete evacuation
- Flatulence
INVESTIGATIONS:
There is no specific test for IBS. However, investigations are performed to exclude other possible illnesses.
- Blood tests – Complete blood examination, ESR, serological test.
- Abdominal ultrasound.
- Colonoscopy.
- Stool microscopy and Culture.
- Biopsy
- Hydrogen breath test.
GENERAL MANAGEMENT:
Diet and lifestyle modification:
- Avoid taking carbonated / aerated drinks like soda and soft drinks.
- Eat fibre rich foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains.
- Keep your body hydrated by drinking sufficient water.
- Avoid taking highly seasoned foods and alcoholic beverages.
- Keep yourself Stress-free by doing relaxation techniques such as yoga, swimming, meditation, pleasant walk etc.
HOMOEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT:
- IBS can be managed to its optimum in homeopathy.
- With our distinctive case-taking, the causes of the disease are identified and treated.
- “Ease your mind to ease your bowels” – Homoeopathic medicine has the ability to act on the mind and produce a calming effect by reducing the stress.
- Homoeopathy helps to keep your mind and body in harmony.
- It acts symptomatically and eases the sufferings without any side-effects.
- Thus, it has proved helpful to improve the Quality of Life.
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