My grandfather is 76 years old. He has Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS) from 30 years.?

Question

He used painkillers but doctors asked him to avoid them because he has an enlarged prostate gland and it will be difficult to urinate. Due to IBS, he has constipation and diarrhoea frequently. If he uses a laxative, he gets loose motions. He also has nervous weakness and headache. His Barium meal and colonoscopy were done and the report was fine. So the doctor concluded that he had IBS. Now he has severe abdomen, nervous pain, headache,vertigo and loss of apetite. If he eats anything, there is severe pain in his stomach. Also he has lost 10 Kgs in the last 6 months. He has psyhological problem i.e. he is always tensed about his health and future. We have checked him up with many doctors but in vain. Their medicines don't work. He also has insomnia due to pain. Please suggest an alternative medicine or painkiller which is available in India?

Answer 1

The Following Homeopathic Remedies will help your Grand Fathers irritable Bowel syndrome very effectively.
NUX VOMICA 30C and CARBO VEG 30C half hour before meals thrice a day and SULFUR 200C just once a day first thing in the morning with nothing to eat atleast 30 minutes before and after taking the remedy. Please ask him to take these and report back with his progress and conditions after taking them for three days. Nothing works better on irritable bowels then NUX VOMICA and without any side effects or complications of any kind plus it will help him go to sleep too and is totally non addictive.
Take care and God Bless !

Answer 2

Rather than taking pain killers over a long period maybe you should think about food. Try starting a journal of what is eaten that makes this worse of better thru trial and error. An addition of fibre can help with both diarrhoea and constipation. Something is making the bowel be overactive at times and underactive at others. The constipation can be made worse by use of Tylenol. You might incquire about the use of asperin over a short term or opiates but follow your doctors advice on this matter. Perhaps you want to do some of your own reasearch on the internet as many people have found useful information that may help.

Answer 3

IBS is what people are diagnosed with when there is no other diagnosis to give. It has been advertised as a real disorder but it is usually a symptom of some other problem. So just pay the closest attention to what he is eating. Very balanced meals with little or no spice. As for his nervousness try what I did for a great Aunt I cared for before she died. She was immobile and therefore had difficulties with bowl movements and diarrhea. Just talk with him a lot. Tell him you understand that he is hurting and that you are doing all there is to do. Help him relax with talk of other things...good memories and good books. He just needs your time and comfort. 76 is an age where people wear out. He just needs guidance and support. Just love him and he will relax and some of his ailments will lesson.

Answer 4

I have had this problem for 3 years. Not to the extent of your grandfather though. I take ginger pills with my meals and that seems to help. I think with all other symptoms your grandfather has more than just IBS. Has he had a neurological exam? Good luck.

Answer 5

Sir, your questions are bally ridiculous, but the answers are hilarious. The naivety of some people has the tears running down my face. Your housekeeper is a slacker sir, replace her with a 15year old filly as soon as possible. She will work for under the minimum wage 14hours a day 6 days a week. And will live in to be on duty in the evenings, and Sundays..

Answer 6

It is most likely that somethin in his diet is causing the problem (sesame seeds are one of the worst culprits). Many foos with small seeds can cause IBS. I use cayanne pepper for anything that improved blood circulation will help.

Starting with about 1/4 teaspoon of cayanne in a glass of tomato juice and working up to 1 teaspoon twice daily should help a lot of his problems, I'm 73 and it works for me - under no circumstanes should he take the pepper in capsules they will burn a hole in the stomach when they disolve.

Look up the benefits of Cayanne

http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/cayenne.htm

Answer 7

Try Peppermint Plus by Enzymatic Therapy. I personally know several people who have tried this with good results.
You can find it in most health food stores or order it from Swansonvitamins.com

Answer 8

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is considered to be the most common disorder of the gastrointestinal system. Twice as many women as men are affected, and it usually starts in early adulthood. Although the condition is painful and disruptive to your daily life, it does not lead to serious disease.SymptomsIrritable bowel syndrome is characterised by digestive symptoms such as those below, particularly when their presence is related to stress, depression or anxiety:
Altered bowel habits
Constipation and/or diarrhoea
Cramping pain in the bowel area (i.e. lower abdomen)
Flatulence
Abnormal bowel movements (e.g. watery stools, food particles visible in stools)
Presence of blood or mucus in the stool
Urgency
Symptoms generally, but not always, occur soon after eating or drinking.

Causes As part of the digestive process, the intestines move food through the intestinal tract by muscular bowel contractions called peristalsis. Irritable bowel syndrome occurs when peristalsis develops inconsistencies such as abnormal muscle movement or spasm of the lower part of the colon.
Sometimes the spasm delays the bowel movement, causing constipation. At other times it may lead to more rapid passage of the bowel movement, resulting in diarrhoea, or smaller stools, which are less well-formed. It is common for sufferers to need to empty their bowels more frequently than normal, and to feel that their bowel movement is incomplete.
Although the causes of IBS are not yet fully understood, the role of the nervous system as one of the controlling areas of bowel muscle movement is believed to be a key factor. Stress, anxiety and depression are common triggers of attacks in IBS patients.
Other factors that have a role are food allergies, high-fat diets, overeating, binge-eating, lactose intolerance, eating too quickly and smoking. Aspirin and sugar substitutes, including aspartame, are common food triggers.


Natural Therapies
The "good" bacteria that inhabit the bowel have a valuable role to play in maintaining regularity; a probiotic supplement containing Acidophilus and Bifidus is recommended for all sufferers of IBS, regardless of whether experiencing diarrhoea, constipation, or both
Magnesium relieves spasmodic and cramping pain in the bowel and is also valuable to help your body cope in times of physical and mental stress
Slippery elm powder particularly when combined with peppermint oil soothes the inflamed bowel wall; taken in small quantities (approximately two teaspoons mixed in water before each meal) it lubricates the stool to relieve constipation, and larger quantities (approximately one dessertspoon mixed in water or stirred into grated apple) to bind diarrhoea
B group vitamins help the body to cope in times of physical and emotional stress; reducing the impact of stress may help to reduce the occurrence of IBS symptoms.

Important Notes Consult you health care professional if:
There is blood or mucus in your stools, on the toilet paper or in the toilet bowl when you pass a bowel motion
You have symptoms of IBS in combination with a fever, or unexpected weight loss.

Prevention Prevent or reduce IBS attacks by adding regular relaxation sessions such as meditation, massage or yoga to your lifestyle.
Remember to chew your food slowly and thoroughly before swallowing it. Your saliva contains enzymes that start the digestion of your food before it even reaches your stomach. Additionally, the chewing action sends a message to your stomach that food is on the way, allowing it time to start producing the necessary digestive acids.
Eating too quickly, or whilst under stress, decreases the amount of time and energy your body has to devote to digestion.

Enjoy your day.

Craig - Naturopath

Answer 9

Please take him to a good doctor.