What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

People with irritable bowel syndrome face many problems in the morning like discomfort, altered bowel habits, cramps, bloating, gas, constipation and so on. They also feel like staying near bathroom all the time. Most of the people suffer from irritable bowel syndrome at some or other time in their life time. But the symptoms and severity differs from one person to another. Digestive system mainly affects the lives of people with irritable bowel syndrome. A rise in symptoms can lead to hours of discomfort.

According to Roberts, president of the Irritable Bowel Syndrome Self Help and Support Group “irritable bowel syndrome is a health condition which can influence people at a great extent and strike them down”.

What exactly leads to symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome like bloating, abdominal pain, cramps, gas, diarrhea, constipation and etc. Though the professionals do not know the exact cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, few factors may trigger the
IBS symptoms like

• People with irritable bowel syndrome have sensitive colon
• The brain may take contractions in the gut more extremely in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• In people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, immune system acts differently in stress and infections
• Hormonal changes increase the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, among people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, 70% are women
• Serotonin, a neurotransmitter produced in the gut may affect digestive tract nerves. People with diarrhea have high level of serotonin and people with constipation have low amount of serotonin.

Though the exact cause of IBS is not known, but professionals believe that it is a bona fide condition. According to the American College of Gastroenterology, IBS Is not a

• Is not a structural or anatomical disorder
• Is not a detectable physical or chemical illness
• Is not a type of cancer or lead to a cancer
• It will also not cause any Gastrointestinal disorders

Homeopathy treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Homeopathy treatment for irritable bowel syndrome works very efficiently by treating mind and body connection. Homeopathy uses natural remedies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which are safe, non toxic and have no side effects. Homeopathy provides relief from the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, but also regularize bowel movements and also helps in quick recovery. Homeopathy treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome is prescribed based on the symptoms and theory of individualization. Homeopathy can be used for people of all age groups. Homeopathy not just treats the Irritable Bowel Syndrome but also aims at overall well being by improving immunity.