Irritable Bowel Syndrome

WHAT IS IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) ?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort associated with changes in bowel habits (diarrhoea, constipation, or both), without any structural or inflammatory abnormalities.

TYPES:

• IBS-C (Constipation-predominant),
• IBS-D (Diarrhoea-predominant),
• IBS-M (Mixed type),
• IBS-U (Unclassified)

CAUSES:

• Gut-brain axis dysfunction,
• Visceral hypersensitivity,
• Abnormal gastrointestinal motility,
• Altered gut microbiota (dysbiosis),
• Food intolerances / sensitivities,
• Stress & psychological factors,
• Hormonal fluctuations,
• Previous GI infections (Post-infectious IBS),
• Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth

SYMPTOMS:

• Abdominal pain
• Abdominal cramping
• Bloating
• Gas (flatulence)
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Mucus in stool
• Urgency to defecate
• Feeling of incomplete evacuation
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Sleep disturbances
• Back pain
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Loss of appetite

HOW CAN NIRVANA HELP YOU TREAT IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME:

We design a holistic treatment protocol that focuses upon overall healing of your body, your treatment plan can consist of

• DIET:

• INCLUDE: fibre rich food- whole grains, leafy greens, fruits, nuts, curd, .
• AVOID: raw food, processed food, spicy food, caffeine.
• Turmeric (curcumin)- anti-inflammatory.
• Smoothening juices and kashayas.

• ACUPUNCTURE:

• Helps in increasing metabolism.
• Relieves symptoms like pain and discomfort.

• HYDROTHERAPY:

• Sits bath/ Hip bath – soothes the pain, improves circulation
• Gastro Hepatic Pack
• Cold wraps on abdomen
• Cold compress – to reduce inflammation

• NATUROPATHY:

• Mud pack on abdomen / direct mud application – to improve digestion and strengthen organs.

• YOGA:

• ASANAS: Surya namaskara, Sukshma Vyayama, Bhadrasana, Setubandhasana
• PRANAYAMA: Anulom Vilom, Kapalbhati, Bhramari