Doctor, what is happening with me? I get pain in abdomen suddenly I get loose stool. Sometimes I suffer with constipation. I follow strict diet. I don’t eat outside, still this happens with me. Sometimes there is only tightness or pain in the stomach. Its unpredictable. The 25 yrs. boy sitting in front of me was frustrated, exhausted with his complaints. He was suffering from Irritable bowel syndrome. What is Irritable bowel syndrome? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a group of symptoms that occur together, including repeated pain in your abdomen and changes in your bowel movements, which may be diarrhea, constipation or both. IBS is a group of intestinal symptoms that typically occur together. The symptoms vary in severity and duration from person to person. However, they last at least three months for at least three days per month.
Risk factors
· IBS occurs more frequently in people under age 50. · IBS is more common among women. · Family history of IBS. · Anxiety, depression and other mental health issues are associated with IBS. A history of sexual, physical or emotional abuse also might be a risk factor.
The symptoms of IBS typically include: · cramping · abdominal pain · bloating and gas · constipation · diarrhoea Weight loss - Cramping may come more often right after you eat. If frequent diarrhoea is one of your symptoms, your body may not be getting all of the nutrients from the food you eat. Your weight may decrease as a result of this.. The exact cause of IBS is unknown. It is a functional Gastro-intestinal disorders. It can result after severe bacterial infection. Possible causes include an overly sensitive colon or immune system. This can cause your gut to be more sensitive and change how the muscles in your bowel contract.
Triggers
Certain foods as well as stress and anxiety can be triggers for IBS symptoms for many people. Effect of stress - Stress can affect your nerves, making your digestive system overactive. If you have IBS, your colon may be overly responsive to even slight disruption of your digestive system. IBS is a chronic disease. It is also seen that it is difficult to cure as there are varied causative factors. it all in” will eventually reach an emotional breaking point. If one of your body systems is weakened, this is where a stress-related illness is most likely to develop. If your weakest point physically is your head, you’ll develop headache or backache or Urticaria or frequent colds and flu.
Homoeopathic management of IBS
Classical Homeopathy focuses to tap the root cause so it is an effective treatment for IBS. As the causative factor is stress, anxiety; often it is seen, IBS require long term treatment.