Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Can IBS Cause Anorexia?
Can the symptoms of IBS cause someone to become anorexic (from not eating food, to reduce digestion and stomach pain)?
Tue, 2 Aug 2011
User's Response
Dr. Ritu's
Response
Hello,
Yes, IBS may lead to anorexia. You may try Homeopathic remedy, Nux Vomica 200, once in a day at night while sleeping. It will help you.
Thanks
Dr. Ritu Sandhu
Homeopathic consultant and physician
drritu4179@gmail.com
Yes, IBS may lead to anorexia. You may try Homeopathic remedy, Nux Vomica 200, once in a day at night while sleeping. It will help you.
Thanks
Dr. Ritu Sandhu
Homeopathic consultant and physician
drritu4179@gmail.com
IBS is defined as frequent changes in stool consistancy and/or frequency associated with abdominal discomfort relieved by defecation. Symptoms should be present for at least 2-3 months a year for at least 2 years. The important part of it is absence of any warning signs like bleeding, weight loss etc.
IBS per se should not result in anorexia and weight loss. Associated depression may do so. If you are loosing weight, consult gastroenterologist urgently.
vaibhav banait
IBS per se should not result in anorexia and weight loss. Associated depression may do so. If you are loosing weight, consult gastroenterologist urgently.
vaibhav banait
I find this answer helpful
User's Response
Dr. RANJITHA's
Response
HI WELCOME TO HCM.IBD symptoms are vomiting,diarrohea or constipation,it wont cause anorexia this is a sign of some other problem so you kindly consult your surgeon ok
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Ibs
Loading Online Doctors....