Why IBS is Common These Days?

IN THIS SECTION:

• About IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
• What Are Other Names For IBS?
• Why IBS Is Common These Days
• Possible Causes Of IBS
• Symptoms Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• What Are The Different Types Of IBS?
• What Other Health Problems Do People With IBS Have?
• Ayurvedic Management Of IBS
• Dietary Changes
• Activity Changes

ABOUT IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)

• IBS is a group of symptoms that typically occur together, including repeated abdominal pain, bloating and changes in bowel behaviors, which may be  constipation, diarrhea, or both.
• It is a separate condition from IBD (inflammatory bowel disease)
• The function or movement of the bowel is not quite right in IBS patients.
• There are no medical tests to find out or confirm a diagnosis and yet it is the commonest GI problem worldwide and the most frequent disorder presented by individuals consulting a gastroenterologist.

What are other names for IBS?

Some have called this group of symptoms by many names, including:

• Mucous colitis
• Spastic bowel
• Nervous colon
• Spastic colon
• Irritable colon
• IBS colitis

Read Also: WHAT IS THE TREATMENT FOR IBS WITH CONSTIPATION?

WHY IBS IS COMMON THESE DAYS

• Studies suggest that about 10% to 15% population of United States is suffered from this disorder. However, due to some reason only 5% to 7% IBS cases are diagnosed.
• Among gastrointestinal IBS is the commonest.
• IBS is common these days due to change in life style just like eating a lot of junk and fast food, not drinking adequate water, not doing physical exercise and work load.
• Stress is the most common factor for IBS, due to this people also suffers from anxiety, depression and improper eating habits.
• People’s disturbed sleep cycle is also another cause of IBS due to work load.
• Researcher added that even school-going children can have IBS these days as the amount of stress on them is tremendous.
• This is not a disease, so it is often caused only by bad lifestyle and improper eating habits.

POSSIBLE CAUSES OF IBS

The precise cause of IBS is not clear. Factors that influence symptoms of IBS, including:

• Hyper-sensitivity of the enteric (GI) nerves
• Physical or emotional stress
• Dietary problems such as food allergies or sensitivities
• Poor eating habits
• Use of systemic antibiotics for Gastrointestinal infection
• Malabsorption of bile acid
• The amount or pattern of physical exercise
• Chronic alcohol abuse
• Abnormalities in peristalsis movement or gastrointestinal secretions
• Enteritis-An infection or inflammation of the intestine

SYMPTOMS OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

The symptoms of IBS typically include:

• Abdominal Cramps often in the lower part of the abdomen
• Abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Excessive gas formation and bloating
• Mucus in your stool (may look whitish)

What are the different types of IBS?

1. IBS with constipation (IBS-C)
2. IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D)
3. IBS with mixed bowel habits (IBS-M)

What other health problems do people with IBS have?

People who have IBS tend to have other health problems along with it, including

• Mood disorders such as depression or anxiety
• Chronic constipation or diarrhea can cause hemorrhoids
• Poor quality of life
• People can lose their appetite
• Lose muscle mass
• develop blood or mucus in the stool

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF IBS

Chandigarh Ayurved Centre provides  the best herbal remedies and ayurvedic medicines like the “IBS Care Kit” for natural and Ayurvedic treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. These remedies treat the disease from root without any side effect.

1. Pittashekhar Rasa
2. Detox Premium Powder
3. Puran Pachak Syrup
4. Panchsakar Churna
5. Kutaj Ghan Vati
6. Sheet Dhara Syrup
7. Digestion Support tablet

“IBS CARE KIT”

YOGASANAS  FOR IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) PATIENTS

Asanas for Constipation Predominant IBS

• Shavasana Corpse Pose
• Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)
• Matsyasana (Fish Pose)
• Salabhasana (Locust Pose)

Asanas for Diarrhea Predominant IBS

• Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half spinal twist pose)
• Trikonasana (Triangle pose)

Asanas for Gas and Bloating IBS

• Pawanmuktasana (Wind relieving pose)
• Upavistha Konasana (Seated wide angle pose)
• Viparita Karani (Gentle inversion yoga pose)

Read Also: How To Deal with IBS Symptoms Naturally?

DIETARY CHANGES:

• Consume more fibrous foods such as eating more fruits, vegetables, grains and nuts.
• Include supplemental fiber in meal, such as Citrucel or Metamucil.
• Drink lots of water everyday
• Eating smaller meals
• Caffeinated food items such as coffee, chocolate, teas and sodas should be avoided.
• cheese and milk intake should be limited
• Avoid deep fried and processed food items
• In IBS patients’ lactose intoleranceis more common.
• Make sure to get calcium from other sources, like spinach, broccoli, salmon or supplements.
• To relieve gas and bloating consume probiotics
• Try the low FODMAP diet, an eating plan that can help improve symptoms.

ACTIVITY CHANGES:

• Limit alcohol and smoking
• Minimize stress by help of talk therapy
• Do physical exercise regularly
• Try relaxation therapies such as anulom- vilom (breathing exercise)
• Take smaller meals more often.
• Record the foods you eat so you can find out which foods trigger IBS flare-ups.
• Common triggers are red peppers, green onions, red wine, wheat and cow’s milk.