Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS though not leading to a permanent damage to the digestive system, makes it difficult to have a normal lifestyle.

The precise cause of IBS still remains unidentified but researchers have concluded that a set of lifestyle factors collectively disrupt the normal functioning of the bowel.Other contributing factors are sensitivity to certain food items like chocolate, dairy, alcohol, spicy food etc., genetic predisposition towards stress and abdominal surgeries like gall bladder removal. In a few instances prolonged use of medicines like antibiotics or steroids can also cause IBS.

Homeopathy with its focus on the individual approach treats the hypersensitivity to stress besides the physiological symptoms. The few indicated remedies for IBS are as following:

Home Remedies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Nux Vom– It is prescribed for the people with predominantly malicious, spiteful and nervous dispositions. Irritability, anger and stress are triggers for the gastric symptoms. They have constipation or diarrhea or both alternatively. There is also be a feeling of incomplete evacuation.

Sulfur– it is mainly prescribed for people displaying nervous temperament, indolence,quick anger leading sedentary lifestyles. They might experience abdominal disturbances like diarrhea especially in the early morning with the bowel seeming too feeble to retain their content, making the person run to the toilet as soon as he wakes up. Constipation is also prevalent with hard knot like stools with burnt appearance. Passing of stools at times could be very painful coupled with alternate diarrhea.