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Ayurvedic Treatment for IBS
Do you often experience abdominal discomfort, bloating, or irregular bowel movements?
These symptoms might point to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a chronic condition that affects the large intestine. IBS is not a single disease but a collection of digestive issues triggered by a variety of factors like stress, diet, and gut imbalances. It can alternate between constipation and diarrhea, leaving one feeling physically and emotionally drained.
But what are the root causes, and are they unique to each individual? Ayurveda offers a deeper perspective on this question, focusing on the body's natural balance.
Key Symptoms
Conventional symptoms include:
Ayurveda identifies additional symptoms based on the doshas involved like dryness, anxiety, burning sensations, acidity, inflammation in the gut, sluggish digestion, mucus in stool, weight gain/loss etc.
Read more about the ayurvedic perspective here
Ayurvedic Perspective
In Ayurveda, IBS is viewed as Grahani Dosha, a dysfunction of the digestive center (grahani) due to imbalances in the doshas.
It is commonly linked to vitiation of Vata and Pitta doshas, often with Kapha involvement. Imbalanced Vata disrupts gut motility and causes spasms, while aggravated Pitta can increase acidity and irritation.
Ayurveda emphasizes that a weak or disturbed Agni (digestive fire) leads to accumulation of Ama (toxic byproducts), which further aggravates the doshas in the gut. For example, Ayurveda considers overeating or eating incompatible foods as factors that weaken Agni and produce Ama, creating a cycle of poor digestion and IBS symptoms.
Causes according to Ayurveda
Ayurveda identifies several root causes (nidana) that trigger IBS symptoms:
- Poor digestion and Ama buildup: A weak Agni leaves undigested food that turns into Ama (toxins), which block normal intestinal function.
- Dietary factors: Consuming heavy, oily, or incompatible foods (for example, cold dairy with sour fruits), eating at irregular times, or overeating can disturb digestive balance.
- Lifestyle and stress: Chronic stress, anxiety, inadequate sleep, or erratic daily routines aggravate Vata and disturb gut function.
- Dosha imbalance: Predominant imbalances of Vata (dryness, spasms) and Pitta (heat, acidity) in the digestive tract are central causes.
These Ayurvedic insights show that individual factors – from diet to stress – influence one’s IBS. In Bangalore’s urban lifestyle, irregular eating and stress are common IBS triggers, making this holistic perspective especially relevant.
By addressing the root cause, Ayurveda not only alleviates symptoms but also restores the body’s natural harmony (Rit) for lasting health.
Read more about the ayurvedic perspective here
Conventional medicine vs Ayurveda
Conventional Perspective
Ayurveda Perspective
What & Why
- Mix of digestive problems including abdominal pain, episodes of
diarrhea and constipation - Caused due to muscle contraction, stress, infection and allergic food
- Aggravation of primarily Vata & Pitta dosha which interferes with bodily functions resulting in varying complications based on individual
body type including episodes of diarrhea and constipation - Various dietary, lifestyle and environmental triggers can aggravate vata & pitta depending on individual body type including stress and allergic food.
Ayurveda Perspective
How
- Manage symptoms through a
strict diet
- Long term dependency on
laxatives, anti-diarrheal and antibacterial medicines
- Correct the root imbalances i.e. aggravated vata and pitta which
also help relieve the symptoms - Address root causes directly which heals the system allowing proper
bodily functions without depending
on medicines in the long run.
When to consult doctor
Consider seeing an Ayurvedic specialist if your IBS is chronic or severe, especially when:
- You have persistent bloating, cramps or alternating constipation/diarrhea despite diet changes.
- Symptoms significantly disrupt work or sleep.
- You prefer natural remedies or wish to avoid long-term medications.
- Conventional treatments haven’t resolved the issue.
Ayurveda can offer relief by uncovering hidden triggers and teaching lifestyle habits tailored to your body type.
Our Approach
Expert Doctor led diagnosis
Our experienced Ayurvedic doctors will help in identifying the root causes leveraging modern diagnostic tests, questionnaires, pulse checks in clinics etc.
Personalised solutions
We will create personalized recommendations of
(i) herbal medicines and
(ii) easy to follow dietary suggestions
Continued care through our dedicated health coaches
Our energetic doctors double up as health coaches offering help at any time you need them to ensure the right outcome is achieved. They are just 1 whatsapp text away.
Expert Doctor led diagnosis
Our experienced Ayurvedic doctors will help in identifying the root causes leveraging modern diagnostic tests, questionnaires, pulse checks in clinics etc.
Personalised solutions
We will create personalized recommendations of
(i) herbal medicines and
(ii) easy to follow dietary suggestions
Continued care through our dedicated health coaches
Our energetic doctors double up as health coaches offering help at any time you need them to ensure the right outcome is achieved. They are just 1 whatsapp text away.
How much time does it take?
2-8
week
Reduction of Symptoms
2-6
months
Root cause resolution
Why Yuvrit?
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Authentic: Leveraging classical evidence backed and proven ayurvedic treatments |
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Standardized Protocols led: Dr GG led development of treatment protocols and training of all doctors |
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Modern and Integrative: Integrates modern diagnostic tools and methods and adaptive to changes |
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Quality Focus: Robust R&D process led interventions, scientific lab tests to ensure safe and proven efficacy for proprietary products |
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Continued care: Coach led engagement post consultation to ensure right health outcome is delivered |
