Irritable bowel syndrome symptoms are a condition of the large intestine. Irritable bowel symptoms include pain in the stomach, diarrhoea and constipation.
Overview
This is the most common intestinal disease which keeps the general physician or homoeopathic doctor busy. According to the stats 10-15% of the population is suffering from the irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. There could be constipation predominant or diarrhoea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome. It is noticed that women tend to have constipation irritable bowel syndrome whereas men tend to have diarrhoea based irritable bowel syndrome. This is totally different from an upset stomach as irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic disease and the irritable bowel syndrome symptoms can occur on a monthly basis. On the other hand, an upset stomach can occur periodically. IBS is a functional bowel syndrome, in other words there are no significant physical conditions that contribute to the problem. So tracking irritable bowel syndrome symptoms is very crucial. Treatment of IBS can be a task as today we have a lot of options like homoeopathy and other symptomatic treatment. Homoeopathy has a good patient response. Homoeopathy treats not just symptoms but also the root cause of the problem.
Causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic disorder. Understanding the cause, will help us understand the irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. There is no specific or obvious cause for the disease. So here are some causes that can lead to irritable bowel syndrome symptoms:
Lack of proper motility of GI Tract : From our basic science knowledge we know that the gastric tract has special motility movement peristalsis. This helps in proper movement and passage of food. Any disturbance to the movement and passage of food. Any disturbance to the movement will affect the defecation, either this will lead to constipation or diarrhoea. Homoeopathy can help to cure this.
Miscommunication : Our gastro system tightly regulated by our nervous system Motility, movement of food, defecation appetite etc is all under control of our nervous system. Irritable bowel syndrome symptoms could be due to improper functioning or defect in our nervous system.
Stress : It is a cause of all the lifestyle disorders that today’s human generation suffers. Have you ever noticed that before an important work, exam, meeting etc you have a passage of loose stool? Our body has a defence mechanism to deal with any unwanted change. So is the stress. It has a negative impact on our health both mental and physically.
Severe Infection : Intestine is the hub of microbial growth.These microbes can be good as they help in good gut health but overgrowth of microbes can lead to infection and irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.
Food intolerance : Many people are
sensitive to certain food items such as milk etc. This could lead to irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.
Triggers and Risk factors
Many people with specific genetic makeup are prone to irritable bowel syndrome. The studies have shown that any stressful even like sexual abuse, depression can lead to early irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. Food items like gluten fructose corn syrup etc should be avoided. Stress can be an aggravating factor for irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. Young people and women in general are at high risk of this syndrome. Family history of IBS can get you one as well.
Complications
Chronic diarrhoea can cause haemorrhoids, iron loss and even depression. There is a lot of negligence among people as they take these irritable bowel syndrome symptoms casually. Online consultation with your health provider or homoeopathic doctor can help you live a better life.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms:
Irritable bowel syndrome symptoms are related to disturbed bowel movement. The symptoms include abdominal pain, constipation, bloating, bowel urgency, abdominal cramping, faecal urgency etc.
The signs and symptoms include:
Weight loss
Due to diarrhoea, the body loses a great amount of fluid and nutrients. This patient suffers from loss of appetite and this leads to weight loss.
Mood changes
We know that stress can be a major cause of irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. This can lead to mood swings and anxiety.
Gas and bloating
The change in GI motility can lead to gas and bloating which will show as abdominal pain and cramps.
Fatigue and difficulty in sleeping
Loss of nutrients and fluids from the body can lead to fatigue. Emotional and mental conditions can be a cause of disturbed sleep cycle.
Above mentioned irritable bowel syndrome symptoms might look normal but recurrence of the same on a frequent basis can be really harmful. Online consultation for stress can help you deal with the same in a much better way. Homoeopathy is proven to be beneficial, consult your homoeopathic doctor to prevent future complications.
Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
It should be well understood that irritable bowel syndrome symptoms are not enough to make a diagnosis and select the best possible treatment for the same.
There is an evolution in terms of recognizing, diagnosing and treating IBS. From many tests to a few, it’s now easy to diagnose IBS. Health providers will start by asking for general history, chief complaint and physical examination. The practitioner will ask you about discomfort during defecation, abdominal pain and frequency if it occurs once in a week for the past three months. This could be a cause of concern.
According to irritable bowel syndrome symptoms, there are three types of IBS :
constipation-predominant, diarrhoea-predominant and mixed. The other lab tests rule out conditions like celiac diseases, lactose intolerance, breath test for bacterial overgrowth, stool tests etc.
All the lab tests are not advised by a general physician or homoeopathic doctor, instead, they will look for various irritable bowel syndrome symptoms like chronic diarrhoea to rule out infections or in case you have severe abdominal pain, the doctor might advise you to do an X-ray or CT scan.
Homoeopathy Medication and Prevention
-Avoid the rush! Your food habits, and eating junk can make your gut feel bad. Take your time, have your meal patiently otherwise you will be patient soon!
-Irritable bowel syndrome flare when you are under a lot of stress. Medication and yoga can help you prevent the same.
-Take a deep breath, and feel good about things around you. Walk for some time. This will help you with irritable bowel syndrome like constipation.
-Change your diet by incorporating more fibres. This will eliminate certain food items that may cause irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. FODMAPS is the diet one should avoid.
-Drink water, whether you have diarrhoea or constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome symptoms, it will help you recover better.
-Homoeopathic medication included nux vomica, podophyllum, R 5 drops etc but all this should be taken after prescription from your homoeopathic doctor.
-Advantages of homoeopathic medicine are numerous such as no side effects, pocket friendly and easy to use.
-Homoeopathic medicine treats the patient by taking proper consideration of all the facts like mental health, past history of the disease, modalities, and generalities not just mere symptoms and pathological data.
-In many patients with IBS, homoeopathic medicine has not just treated irritable bowel syndrome but also prevented the relapse.
-Under the guidance of a homoeopathic doctor, taking homoeopathic medicine, IBS can be permanently cured.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome should not be taken on a lighter note as this can lead to other problems and hamper your lifestyle. So be an early bird for a healthier you!
