Irritable bowel syndrome – when the stomach rebels: Causes, symptoms & holistic ways to find relief<\/p><\/h1><\/span> Did you know that around 20-30% of the population suffer from irritable bowel syndrome in the course of their lives? It is particularly common in women – around two thirds of those affected are female. The first symptoms usually occur between the ages of 20 and 40. This makes irritable bowel syndrome one of the most frequently diagnosed gastrointestinal disorders. <\/p>\n Nevertheless, many questions remain unanswered: Why do some people develop irritable bowel syndrome – and others don’t? And why are conventional examination methods often not enough to find the real causes? <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome are usually chronic or recurring. They manifest themselves frequently: <\/p>\n The most common symptoms include<\/p>\n The symptoms can occur throughout the abdomen – sometimes diffuse, sometimes very localized.<\/p>\n In order to better define irritable bowel syndrome, medicine has developed the so-called ROM III criteria. They help to make a diagnosis. According to these criteria, irritable bowel syndrome is present if: <\/p>\n In conventional medicine, the initial focus is on ruling out other diseases. These include <\/p>\n Only if no physically tangible cause is found is the diagnosis made: irritable bowel syndrome.<\/p>\n But this is precisely where the holistic approach comes in. Just because no structural damage is visible does not mean that there are no causes. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> In naturopathy, it is assumed that irritable bowel syndrome is due to an imbalance in various areas of the intestine:<\/p>\n Healthy intestinal flora is at the heart of digestion. If pathological germs (such as putrefactive bacteria or fungi) spread, this can lead to chronic flatulence, abdominal cramps and even inflammatory reactions. <\/p>\n If the mucus on the intestinal mucosa is too thin, too viscous or not present at all, this can increase sensitivity and cause discomfort such as pain or discomfort.<\/p>\n A permeable intestinal wall – also known as “leaky gut” – allows substances that do not belong there to enter the body. This can promote immune reactions, inflammation and food intolerances. <\/p>\n The stomach also often plays a role – for example, if stomach acid production is not functioning optimally. Bile production or the pancreas can also be involved. If food components are not broken down sufficiently, fermentation occurs in the gut – a perfect breeding ground for unwanted germs. <\/p>\n All these aspects can best be determined with a comprehensive stool examination<\/strong>. It often provides much more precise information than a colonoscopy. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The good news is that irritable bowel syndrome can be treated. Although there is no “one” solution, symptoms can be significantly alleviated or even made to disappear with an individualized approach. <\/p>\n Intestinal cleansing<\/strong> aims to restore the balance in the intestine. The following measures are used: <\/p>\n Important: Intestinal rehabilitation looks at the intestine as a whole – including flora, mucous membrane, digestive performance and immune function.<\/p>\n Targeted intestinal cleansing<\/strong> can also bring about an astonishing improvement in long-standing irritable bowel syndrome – especially if it is accompanied by sound diagnostics (stool and blood tests).<\/p>\n Many people with irritable bowel syndrome react sensitively to certain foods. The so-called low FODMAP diet<\/strong>, which avoids fermentable sugars that produce gas in the intestine and exacerbate symptoms, has proven to be particularly effective. <\/p>\n Because the intestines are closely connected to the nervous system, the psyche also plays a role. Relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation or autogenic training help to calm the nervous system and improve bowel function. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Irritable bowel syndrome is more than just a harmless health disorder. The symptoms are real – even if they cannot always be explained by conventional medicine. <\/p>\n The good news is that a lot can be achieved with a holistic view, sound diagnostics (especially through stool examinations) and targeted intestinal cleansing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Whether by adapting your diet, building up your intestinal flora or supporting yourself with naturopathic remedies – the path back to greater well-being is possible.<\/p>\n It is important to look at the causes individually and restore the balance in the gut step by step. After all, a healthy gut also means a healthy person. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common functional diseases of the digestive system. What does this mean? Although those affected sometimes suffer from severe symptoms, conventional medicine does not identify any organic causes. Rather, the function of the intestine is disturbed. However, this does not make the diagnosis any less serious – on the contrary: irritable bowel syndrome can significantly impair quality of life. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6293,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[113,106,105,133,114,124,111,112],"tags":[186,188,116,202,149,117,115],"class_list":["post-6331","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-basics-en","category-blog-en","category-intestinal-health","category-intestinal-rehabilitation","category-natural-help","category-naturopathy","category-nutrition","category-tips-tricks","tag-blockages","tag-diarrhea","tag-intestinal-rehabilitation","tag-irritable-bowel-syndrome","tag-liver","tag-natural-help","tag-stomach"],"yoast_head":"\nIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common functional diseases of the digestive system. What does this mean? Although those affected sometimes suffer from severe symptoms, conventional medicine does not identify any organic causes. Rather, the function of<\/em> the intestine is disturbed. However, this does not make the diagnosis any less serious – on the contrary: irritable bowel syndrome can significantly impair quality of life. <\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Irritable bowel syndrome – a widespread disease with no clear cause?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>
Typical symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>
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Diagnostic criteria: ROM III criteria<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Conventional vs. holistic medicine: different perspectives on irritable bowel syndrome<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>
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The real causes of irritable bowel syndrome? It’s worth taking a look inside the gut! <\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>
1. intestinal flora<\/strong><\/h3>\n
2. intestinal mucosa & mucus production<\/strong><\/h3>\n
3. intestinal wall (barrier function)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
4. digestive organs<\/strong><\/h3>\n
What to do for irritable bowel syndrome? Holistic approaches for relief <\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>
1. intestinal cleansing – the central key<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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2. adjust your diet<\/strong><\/h3>\n
3. reduce stress and strengthen the nervous system<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n<\/div>
Conclusion: Irritable bowel syndrome is not a “figment of the imagination”, but a complex interaction in the intestine<\/strong><\/h2>\n