Irritable Bowel Disease
Ongoing inflammation of all or part of the digestive tract.The exact cause of IBD is unknown, but IBD is the result of a weakened immune system. Possible causes are: The immune system responds incorrectly to environmental triggers, such as a virus or bacteria, which causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. There also appears to be a genetic component.
What are likely symptoms of IBD?
Abdominal pain (pain in the stomach area) Diarrhea, sometimes with blood. Urgency to have a bowel movement and fecal incontinence. Rectal bleeding. Weight loss. Fever. Anemia. Malnutrition and delayed growth in people who develop IBD as children.
Alternative Therapies @ Indopathy
Acupuncture
It's proven effective for treating chronic pain, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). However, the studies are mixed on whether this treatment really works for IBS. Some small studies show that acupuncture may help with abdominal bloating and other IBS symptoms.
Relaxation
Yoga is a good choice if you're living with IBS because it can help lower your stress levels.