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Suffering From IBS, Abdominal Pain And Frequent Urination. Proper Medication?

Posted on Thu, 20 Dec 2012

Question: I have been suffering from IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) problem from 4 years now (2008-2010 and now again in 2012).
I am suffering from pain in my right abdomen (lower side) with constipated motions. This pain also radiates to my right leg and back sometimes (especially while applying pressure to evacuate). I also feel an urge to evacuate after having meals. Frequency is more than thrice a day. I feel less energetic and lethargic. And I also feel frequent urination.
Occasionally, feel bloated and acidity. The problems have resurfaced after I underwent an appendicitis surgery in Aug 2012.

I took allopathic medicines in 2008 and by taking heavy doses of anti-spasmodics, antidepressants and other medicines over a year, the problems got subsided but the same problems have reoccurred now and posing numerous problems in my personal as well as professional life. I have also undergone alternative therapies (ayurvedic and herbal treatments) but didn't help much. I have been taking care of my diet as various doctors said IBS is aggravated due to imbalanced and gas-producing foods....

I only get temporary relief and the problems reoccur if I stop medications. I have also felt the problem
increases (pain as well as constipation) when i masturbate.

Please help me out as it has been a harrowing experience as I have taken so many tests (all are normal), consulting numerous doctors without any effective results and it is really depressing sometimes.

Answered by Dr. Radhakrishna Patta (32 minutes later)

Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to us.
I have gone through your question in detail and pondered over it.
From the symptoms you've mentioned which seem to have responded to some anti-spasmodics and anti-depressants and with all the various tests did not reveal anything abnormal, you seem to definitely suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. This condition is not something uncommon and seen in a large number of youngsters especially working in competitive professions and trying to XXXXXXX deadlines.
This is the way the digestive system responds to stress. The mainstay of treatment is of course addressing the factors causing stress. A change of place of stay or work, to address any adjustment problems with colleagues, kith and kin etc. will help. Finally a small dose of anti-spasmodics and anti-depressants for a long period of time will be helpful.
Let me know if you have any more questions
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Aparna Kohli

Follow up: Dr. Radhakrishna Patta (32 minutes later)

Thank you Dr. XXXXXXX Patta for your reply.

Can you let me know which medicines are preferred in such conditions?
And what about diet-maintenance?

As I am on some herbal medicines, I am advised not to take allopathic medicines for the same. Should i stop herbal medicines or can i continue both together?

Is it advisable to undergo other healing processes like panchakarma to get help? If yes could you prefer such certified centers in Mumbai?

Answered by Dr. Radhakrishna Patta (8 hours later)

Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing back.
Drugs that are likely to help are tab.Rifaximin, tab.Meberverine and tab. chlordiazepoxide and clidinium.
Now I suggest you discontinue herbal medications while on allopathic medication. Panchakarma may help. I have no idea of such centers in Mumbai. You need to google and see.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Aparna Kohli

Follow up: Dr. Radhakrishna Patta (2 days later)

Hello Doctor,

I have following queries:
What should be the dosages of these medicines? And how long would I have to take these medicines and when can I stop consuming them?
And any care to be taken of diet?

Answered by Dr. Radhakrishna Patta (12 hours later)

Dear XXXXXXX

Though the doses are not fixed. They are tailor made according to the social circumstances and the physical weight. I would like you to get it dispensed after prescription from a gastroenterologist. This mode of prescribing is not healthy for you as you got to follow up with your doctor again as these are long term problems.

Hope you understand my limitations.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar