Homoeopathy for gastrointestinal diseases
- The digestive system is an complex system that breaks down food in order to absorb minerals, vitamins and other nutrients and remove unabsorbed waste.
- Causative factor for gastrointestinal diseases.
- Low fibrin diet.
- Stress and anxiety.
- Low water intake.
- Ingestion of lot of diary food.
- Genetic predisposition to illness.
- Sedentary lifestyle.
- Aging.
- Food intolerances.
- Homoeopathic medicines can be highly effective in treating acute and chronic conditions because the constitutional remedy covers overall physical and emotional health.
- Homoeopathy remedies along with proper dietary recommendations and vitamin supplements can prove very beneficial.
Commonly treated ailments
- Acid reflux: called as GERD. The muscles around the entrance of the stomach weakens and partially digested food comes back to the food pipe causing nausea, burning in the chest and pain.
- Constipation: Hard & dry stool, difficult to pass. Homoeopathy helps in increasing the motility of the intestines & enhances peristalsis movement of the intestines, facilitating easy evacuation of stools.
- Crohn’s disease: Inflammatory reaction inside the Gastrointestinal tract, because of unknown origin resulting in pain, diarrhea, weight loss and blood, mucus in stools. Street diet increases the problem. Homoeopathy plays a vital role in reducing the inflammation since we take into consideration mental & physical make up of a person while prescribing.
- Hemorrhoid and anal fissures: swelling in the anal ring (mucous membrane folds) externally or internally resulting in bleeding after, during and while passing motion. In case there are tears in the anal lines, it can lead to fissure.
Other digestive diseases include:
- Gallstones, cholecystitis, cholangitis.
- Fissures, proctitis, Oesophagitis
- Stricture of the Oesophagus
- Gastritis, ulcers caused byH- pylori
- Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, alcoholic Hepatitis
- Cirrhosis of Liver
- Pancreatitis acute and chronic
- Hiatus Hernia
- Lactose intolerance
- Food intolerance
- Genetic factor
- Irritable bowel syndrome
Gastrointestinal (GI) diseases affect the digestive system, which includes the oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. These conditions
can vary widely in their causes, symptoms, and severity. Here are some common gastrointestinal diseases:
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): A chronic condition where stomach acid flows back into the oesophagus, causing heartburn, regurgitation, and sometimes chest pain.
- Peptic Ulcer Disease: Open sores that develop on the lining of the stomach, small intestine, or oesophagus, often caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria or long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): A functional disorder of the digestive tract characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and/or constipation. The exact cause of IBS is unknown.
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Chronic inflammatory conditions of the digestive tract, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, which cause inflammation and damage to the gastrointestinal lining.
- Celiac Disease: An autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten consumption, leading to damage to the small intestine’s lining, malabsorption of nutrients, and various gastrointestinal symptoms.
- Gastroenteritis: Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, often caused by viral or bacterial infections. Symptoms include diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and fever.
- Diverticulitis: Inflammation or infection of small pouches (diverticula) that develop in the colon wall, causing abdominal pain, fever, and changes in bowel habits.
- Gallstones: Hardened deposits that form in the gallbladder, often composed of cholesterol or bilirubin. Gallstones can cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and jaundice if they block the bile ducts.
- Pancreatitis: Inflammation of the pancreas, which can be acute or chronic and is often caused by gallstones, alcohol consumption, or certain medications. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
- Hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver, which can be caused by viral infections (such as hepatitis A, B, or C), autoimmune conditions, alcohol abuse, or toxic substances. Symptoms include jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain, and nausea.