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IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
Overview
As we all know, the final process of digestion is completed in the large intestine, the stool formation and store also occurs in the large intestine. So the major problems associated with passing bowels must be considered with the large intestine itself. IBS concerns the irregular function of the large intestine: it involves recurrent diarrhoea, constipation or both associated with abdominal pain. IBS is mainly associated with depression, anxiety, stress or any intestinal infection in the past. It is a chronic condition and needs a long term treatment for it.
The majority of times this condition doesn’t cure. It is a very widespread disorder affecting approx 20 percent of the population worldwide. IBS is one of the conditions associated with inflammatory bowel disease. It can also be called as irritable colon, spastic colon, spastic colitis or mucous colitis.
In Ayurveda it is called ‘Grahani Roga’, vataja grahani is a very close correlation of IBS. IBS is seen more in females as compared to males. IBS may lead to intestinal damage in a few cases, but it doesn’t lead to the chances of intestinal cancer, the symptoms of IBS are unpredictable and due to varied causes it cannot be prevented.
General symptoms associated with IBS:
Since it is an intestinal disease, the majority of the symptoms associated with it would be related to the process of digestion. Apart from this few psychological and somatic symptoms might also persists, all are mentioned below:
- Abdominal pain
- Cramps
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Bloating or Gas
- Heart burn
- Decreased or increased bowel motility.
- Either mucous, watery or hard stone like stools would be passed.
- Nausea or discomfort after meal
- Lower back pain
- Persistent urge for Bathroom.
Recurrent diarrhoea and constipation is the most common characteristic of IBS. Bloating and gases mainly subsides after passing bowels. Ayurvedic treatment not only subsides the symptoms but also treats the cause of it.
Since it is an intestinal disease, the majority of the symptoms associated with it would be related to the process of digestion. Apart from this few psychological and somatic symptoms might also persists, all are mentioned below:
- Abdominal pain
- Cramps
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Bloating or Gas
- Heart burn
- Decreased or increased bowel motility.
- Either mucous, watery or hard stone like stools would be passed.
- Nausea or discomfort after meal
- Lower back pain
- Persistent urge for Bathroom.
Recurrent diarrhoea and constipation is the most common characteristic of IBS. Bloating and gases mainly subsides after passing bowels. Ayurvedic treatment not only subsides the symptoms but also treats the cause of it.
Causes of Irritable Bowel syndrome
Usually the cause of irritable bowel syndrome is unknown: it may be due to hypersensitivity system or any infection to the gastrointestinal tract.
Factors triggering the IBS are:
- Food: certain kinds of foods such as bakery items, dairy products and carbonated drinks often trigger the IBS by increasing the production of bowel gases.
- Stress and anxiety: stress could be a major cause for IBS because, people on experiencing stress worsens the symptoms.
- Hormones: in female hormone change are responsible for IBS.
- Systems responsible for IBS are: IBS is not a minor disease of the intestine. There are several factors leading to IBS such as nervous system, intestine, intestinal musculature together constitute the cause for IBS
- Nervous System: Abdominal pain persistently on passing stools or gases causes abnormalities in nerves associated with the abdomen leads to constipation, diarrhoea etc.
- Muscle contraction in intestine: intestinal muscles are lined in such a way, its contraction causes movement of food below in the GI tracts, if contractions persists for longer time, and it leads to vigorous, painful cramps and diarrhoea.
- Complications of IBS: It is very important to treat IBS as early as possible otherwise it leads to:
- Haemorrhoids: Chronic constipation and diarrhoea results in haemorrhoids.
- Stress and anxiety: due to IBS and its pain, a person remains stressful and anxious which results in the worst condition even.
- Dysentery: due to persistent constipation it leads to passage of stools with blood.
The clinical features of an ankylosing spondylitis
Back Pain with episodic inflammation of the sacroiliac joints in the late teenage years or early twenties.
Pain in one or both buttocks and low back pain and stiffness are typically worse in the morning and relieved by exercise.
Management of IBD and its prevention by home remedies:
Food regimen
Improve the quality of food and avoid constipation and bloating causing food items such as breads, sweets, chocolates, carbonated drinks etc
- Take more and more fibres in the form of fruits and vegetable salads.
- Avoid excess intake of salts and spices in the food specially adding salt after cooking.
- Add yogurt in your meal as it is a good and rich source of lactobacillus which is a great probiotic for improving digestion
- Take Chamomile tea which stimulates digestion and reduces stress and anxiety.
- Berry leaves tea can also be included in the diet which reduces inflammation and diarrhoea.
Take a tablespoon of cumin in a glass of lukewarm water in the morning to reduce bloating and for proper bowel movement.
Lifetime regimen
Perform exercise and yoga asanas daily in order to boost metabolism, digestive function and to reduce stress and anxiety. There are few yoga asanas below which reduces the symptoms of IBS and prevents IBS as well:
- Dhanurasana
- Pavana muktasana
- Marjari Asana
- Ardha Matsyendra asana
- Bhujang asana
When to see a doctor??
IBS or IBD are not common digestive problems. It can be prevented by having a good lifestyle but cannot be treated at home. Having the above symptoms from a prolonged time may lead to severe complications so do not ignore it, Contact immediately to a doctor or our clinic, you can consult online to the best doctor our official website www.nirogstreet.com for experts advice.