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No vigorous double-blind study of acupuncture shows any level of effecacy greater than placebo. There is much anecdotal comments about the use of acupuncture, however. I would recommend consulting your doctor about a proper course of treatment.
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Is constipation a disease?
No, constipation is a condition. That said, it can feel like a disease to someone suffering from IBS or chronic constipation.
What is included in alternative medicine treatment of IBS?
Laxatives would help with the constipation and loperamides would help with diarrhea. But it is important to treat the spasmodic colon too.. I would check out this product called Donnatal... on their website it says it is used to treat symptoms of IBS, including spasms in the colon, which causes the diarrhea, constipation, etc.
Can IBS cause faecal impaction?
Yes. This is possible, due to the fact that many patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have bouts of constipation alternating with loose stools.
Does Dyflogest help IBS?
Dyflogest worked for me to reduce cramping and bloating as well as relieve my constipation. As there are many forms of IBS, it may be able to help with your specific symptoms. Their website is quite informative about the product as well so I would check and see if Dyflogest covers your issues. I found it to be incredibly helpful, but that is just me.
What is the medical term for spastic colon?
The medical profession refers to a spastic colon as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is a disease the affects the correct functioning of the intestine. Common symptoms of IBS are constipation, diarrhea,and abdominal pain
What condition has the symptoms of diarrhea constipation inflammation of intestional walls and melena?
Crohn's disease aka IBS
Does acupuncture help hammer toes?
Acupuncture does not really help hammer toes. Acupuncture increases blood flow to the feet and other areas but does not change malformations.
Does acupuncture help psoriasis?
There is no scientific data that proves that acupuncture can help psoriasis. But some people claim they have found relief with acupuncture. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease and acupuncture has been shown to help with arthritis and multiple sclerosis which are also autoimmune diseases.
What are Colofac tablets used for?
Colofac tablets are used to treat IBS aka irritable bowel syndrome. It is also used to treat spastic constipation, chronic irritable colon, and spastic colitis but most commonly IBS.
Can ibs cause groin pain?
SURE CAN!! I have had IBS for years now and I had a bad spell the other day where I could hardly even walk due to the intestinal pain I was having. It turned out to be gas and constipation, but boy, it hurt!
Does acupuncture of the tongue work for you?
I have had acupuncture for my back and it wasn't on the tongue. I found acupuncture fairly painless for the most part and it did help.
What are the major symptoms of IBS?
The major symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are diarrhea or constipation, passing mucus like fluid, and feeling like a bowel movement is incomplete (constantly feeling like one has to use the bathroom). Pain and discomfort are also constant symptoms that individuals with IBS suffer from.
