Under this generic term a clinical picture is summarized which is mainly localized in the large intestine due to vegetative dysfunctions without any organic cause. Cramp-like abdominal pain, flatulence, belching, alternation between diarrhoea and constipation. Inflated abdomen with effects on the heart. Complaints are often caused by:
- Emotional excitement (anger, grief, insult, offence)
- Incompatibility or
- The abuse of irritants such as alcohol, nicotine, laxatives
The following homeopathic remedies can be used for irritable bowel syndrome: Irritable bowel (irritable colon) combined with cramp-like abdominal pain and flatulence. This can lead to heart problems and even cardiac arrhythmia (Roemheld syndrome)
- Asa foetida (Stinkasant)
- Nux moschata (nutmeg)
- Argentine nitricum
- Nux vomica (Nux vomica)
- Aethiops antimonialis (Spiky Moor)
- Colchicum autumnale (autumnal saffron)
- Hydrastis (blood root)
- Potassium phosphoricum
- Magnesium chlorate
Asa foetida (Stinkasant)
Noticeable is the felt pressure in the stomach with constant belching, foul smelling. Pressure rises up to the neck, globular feeling in the throat. A lot of flatulence, persistent constipation, bloated stomach, smelly secretions.
Change to watery diarrhea with a disgusting smell. Generally anxious attitude, mostly sad mood, quickly changing to laughter. All symptoms worsen at night. Typical dosage of Asa foetida (Stinkasant) for irritable bowel syndrome: Tablets D4 For more information on Asa foetida (Stinkasant), please see our topic: Asa foetida
- Patients with rapidly changing moods between laughter and anxious sadness
- “Evil premonitions seem to rise from the belly”
- Many things rise from the bottom to the top: from the intestine to the chest, from the heart to the head, from the stomach a globular feeling rises up to the neck
- Stubborn constipation with abdominal cramps and flatulence
- Aqueous diarrhea with a disgusting odor
- Foul-smelling belching
- After the meal very exhausted with pressure and feeling of fullness in the upper abdomen