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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) And Its Treatment!

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Dr. Radhika AmulrajAcupuncturist • 18 Years Exp.MD - Acupuncture, Diploma In Accupuncture, Advanced Diploma In Accupuncture
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What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition in which disorder of the intestines occurred. It causes belly pain, cramping, diarrhea or constipation.

Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)-

  • Pain in Abdominal
  • A bloated feeling
  • Gas
  • Constipation
  • Change in stool regularity and stability

Causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)-

Risk factors of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)-

  • Young people
  • Gender (Female)
  • Genetics
     

Complications of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)-

Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)-

Diagnosis of IBS includes medical history and physical examination. It also includes tests such as Ultra sound, X-rays and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy (using a tube with a tiny camera on the end).

Precautions & Prevention of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)-

  • Maintaining good health
  • Quit smoking
  • Limit or eliminating alcohol

Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

  • Homeopathic Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Acupuncture Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Psychotherapy Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Other Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Homeopathic Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)-

Homeopathy has excellent reputation of curing IBS. Homeopathy reduces the pain of individual thus improving symptoms of pain and cramps associated with IBS. It also helps in the proper digestion of food. Following are some of the homeopathic remedies for IBS.

  • Arg N
  • Kali Phos
  • Lilium T
  • Lycopodium
  • Colocynthis
  • Sulphur

Acupuncture and Acupressure Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)-

Acupuncture restores health by balancing and improving the body’s natural energy flow, thus restoring proper function of muscles, nerves, vessels, glands, and organs. Acupuncture has been effective at addressing related problems that are often triggers for IBS symptoms, such as Anxiety, nervousness and menstrual cramps.

Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)-

Psychotherapy treatment can help to reduce stress–related problem such as abdominal pain and diarrhea and also looking at how the person  respond to these type of problematic events and then working to change or moderate it.

Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)-

  • Avoid to drink coffee and milk
  • Avoid spicy and gas producing foods
  • Eat fresh vegetables and fruits.
  • Eat a fiber rich food.

Other Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)-

  • Deep breathing
  • Do things which make you happy such as Listening music, reading, playing games on computer.
  • Relax your body and mind
     

 

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