Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | Cause, symptoms, Diet & Homeopathy
IBS is a
functional gastro intestinal disorder characterized by altered bowel habits,
abdominal pain and constipation or diarrhea without any organic pathology.
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Triggering factors
Exact cause for this condition is
not known. In most of the cases diarrhea or (and) constipation predominates.
It is estimated that IBS afflicts
one in six Americans, particularly women, and it is the most common intestinal
problem seen by gastroenterologists.
Population-based studies estimate
the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome at 10-20% and the incidence of
irritable bowel syndrome at 1-2% per year. Of people with irritable bowel
syndrome, approximately 10-20% seek medical care. An estimated 20-50% of
gastroenterology referrals relate to this symptom complex. The incidence is
markedly different among countries.
What
causes IBS?
It is a difficult question in
case of IBS. What cause IBS is not really known.
Some hypotheses have been
proposed which can trigger IBS Which are
·
Active infections like gastroenteritis which
sometimes causes colonic muscle hyperactivity.
·
IBS is seen in people who are suffering from
depressions.
·
Limbic system abnormalities, as demonstrated by
positron emission tomography, have been described in patients with irritable
bowel syndrome.
·
Bloating and distention may also occur from
intolerance to dietary fats. This kind of food rich in fat can lead to IBS
·
Mental anxiety can trigger the IBS symptoms.
Low mast cell
counts and atopic disease are associated with increased risk for irritable
bowel syndrome, according to data presented at the American Academy of Allergy,
Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting in San Antonio.
Triggering factors
Ø
chocolate
Ø
drinks that contain caffeine, such as tea,
coffee or cola
Ø
Fried food
Ø
processed snacks, such as crisps and biscuits
Ø
alcohol
Ø
fizzy drinks
Ø
fatty food
What
are the symptoms of IBS?
ü Abdominal
pain or discomfort
ü Diarrhea
or constipation
ü Urgency
for bowel movements
ü A
feeling of incomplete evacuation
ü Abdominal
distension
ü Mucus
in stools
ü Nausea
There can be fibrimyalgic
symptoms associated with IBS. Anxiety or depression triggers the symptoms.
Investigations
There are no specific diagnostic
tests to investigate IBS. Your Doctor can diagnose it by your symptoms itself.
Stool and blood examination should
be done to rule out infections
Endoscopy should be done to find
out any gastrointestinal pathology.
Diet to
be followed
Eat fiber rich food
Vegies which contains fibers
are
- oats
- barley
- rye
- fruit, such as bananas and apples
- root vegetables, such as carrots and potatoes
- golden linseeds
Add enough water in your diet
Avoid food stuffs which are
intolerant to your stomach.
Some
tips on eating
- restrict your tea and coffee intake to a maximum of three cups a day
- have regular meals and take your time when eating
- lower the amount of alcohol and fizzy drinks you drink
- reduce your intake of resistant starch, starch that resists digestion in the small intestine and reaches the large intestine intact – it is often found in processed or re-cooked foods
- avoid missing meals or leaving long gaps between eating
- limit fresh fruit to three portions a day – a suitable portion would be half a grapefruit or an apple
- if you have diarrhea, avoid sorbitol, an artificial sweetener found in sugar-free sweets, including chewing gum and drinks, and in some diabetic and slimming products drink at least eight cups of fluid a day, particularly water and other non-caffeinated drinks such as herbal tea
- if you have wind and bloating, consider stopping all cereals for six weeks or increasing your intake of linseeds (up to one tablespoon a day)
Homeopathy for IBS
There are many
homeopathic medicines which can cure your IBS. The homeopathic medicine is
selected according to your symptom similarity. A detailed individualized case
is taken by your homeopath to get your remedy.
Here we are
listing out some of the common homeopathic remedies which should not be taken
without your physician’s advice.
·
Nux vomica
·
Argentum Nitricum
·
Phosphorus
·
Lycopodium
·
Arsenicum album
·
China
·
Colocynthis
·
Plumbum met
·
Aloes
·
Sulphur
·
Podophyllum
Source:-
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Irritable_bowel_syndrome
http://www.nhs.uk/
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/180389-treatment#showall
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/02/12/diet-changes-to-help-relieve-ibs-symptoms/
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