Irritable bowel syndrome is more common in the age of 20-45 years. CAUSES: • Psychological factors – stress, anxiety.• Specific food intolerance – wheat (gluten), lactose etc.• Abuse of laxatives.• Post gastroenteritis. SIGN AND SYMPTOMS: • Abdominal pain.• Spasmodic, explosive watery diarrhea.• Frequent urge to defecate.• Worse in morning and after breakfast.• Incomplete defecation with mucus in stools.• Feeling of bloatedness.• Inability to finish meals.• Slight weight loss.• Occasionally backache, frequent urination and urgency in males. DIETARY MANAGEMENT: • In acute phase of disease rest and take only liquids- water with salt and sugar, fruit juices- water melon, etc, start dioralyte in case of severe diarrhea.• Later start with semi solid, light and bland diet – porridge, soups, fruit juices etc.• Add a pinch of turmeric to food, it has anti inflammatory properties and its action is seen more in the colon.• Try to consume more of antioxidants (vitamin A, E, C, Selenium etc.)– Most fruits and vegetables contain bioflavanoids, which is a good antioxidant.• Increase fiber intake in your diet – whole grains, bran, oat, green leafy vegetables, peas, beans, potatoes, raw vegetables, salads, dried fruits and fresh fruits.• Avoid intake of milk and milk products.• Increase intake of iron – boiled eggs, jaggery, beet roots, green leafy vegetables, and nuts – Brazil nuts and almonds, dried fruits, dates etc.• Increase intake of vitamins and minerals – most vitamins and minerals are present in vegetables and fruits so try to consume vegetarian food more.• Limit fried, fatty and non - vegetarian food.• Avoid refined sugars, tea, coffee and aerated drinks.• Avoid food that you are allergic to.

Authored by Dr. (Mrs.) Neeraj Gupta | Senior Homeopathic Physician & ResearcherConsultations: Shakarpur (East Delhi) & Vaishali (Ghaziabad)   Reception / WhatsApp: +91 9625350981 , Website: www.besthomeopathicclinicindelhi.com