Bangalore IT Professional Regains Normal Life From IBS

A young male IT professional of age 31, Mr. N.P. (Patient ID: 56080) from Bangalore, approached Life Force Homeopathy on 9th November 2024 to address his IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome) problem, which he has been suffering from for 4 years. 

Scope of homeopathy while treating IBS:

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. While the exact cause of IBS is not fully understood, it is believed to be a multifactorial condition influenced by genetics, diet, stress, and gut microbiota. Homeopathy treatment for IBS involves identifying the individual''s unique symptom pattern and prescribing highly diluted natural substances that stimulate the body''s innate healing mechanisms.

Patient presenting complaints:

For four years, he struggled with IBS, which presented as everyday burps, bloating, acidity, and the need to pass stool right away after eating. Periodically, he complained of pain in his abdomen. His IBS attacks lasted four to five hours every day. He used antacids two or three times a week. After passing stool, he complains of mild to moderate weakness.

Physical generals:

The patient had a mixed-food habit, consuming both vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods. He had an average appetite and craved beef and chicken. He had average thirst with generalized perspiration. He had no trouble urinating and was experiencing an ineffective need to pass stool. He did not have any particular dreams or sleep issues.

Mental generals:

He seems to be confident, mild, gentle, and polite while in interaction. He was quite expressive while explaining the issues. He also experienced mild anxiety related to IBS and also about the treatment outcome.

Dr. Rajesh Shah studied the case in detail and prescribed homeopathic medicines covering the symptoms in detail. 

Follow-ups:

Follow-ups: On January 4, 2025, the first follow-up followed after two months of medication use. Overall, he was 30% better. Stool frequency decreased from three to four times per day to one or two times per day. The frequency of pain in the abdomen decreased. The antacid dependence also decreased to 30%.

By the time of the second follow-up on February 27, 2025, the patient''s symptoms were generally improved by 50–60%. His symptom severity decreased. He mentioned 1-2 bowel movements per day. The antacids are rarely taken.

By April 22, 2025, the patient''s symptoms had improved by 90%. For the past two to three months, there have been no serious occurrences. He was able to stop taking antacids, and the frequency of his bowel movements returned to normal. There were no problems with burps, bloating, or acidity.

He was grateful to Dr. Rajesh Shah and the entire life force team for helping him return to a normal way of living.

Conclusion:

This case demonstrates the efficacy of Homeopathy in the treatment of long-standing IBS cases safely without any side effects. Homeopathic medicines do not suppress symptoms but stimulate the body’s healing mechanisms and help in regulating hypersensitive gut reactions. Also, it can be safely taken alongside allopathy, and later the allopathic medicine''s dose can be tapered and stopped ultimately.

• Case study written by Dr.Vinay, an associate doctor to Dr.Rajesh Shah, MD (Hom)