Abstract

AN AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF STHOULYA (OBESITY) WITH IBS: A CASE STUDY

Dr. Lekshmi A. G.*, Dr. Shivakumar, Dr. Deepak N. P. and Dr. Lohith B. A.

Abstract

Various studies have taken a look at the connections between obesity and IBS symptoms. Most of the studies that show a positive association between IBS and general obesity. A 30-year-old gentleman had been suffering from a range of IBS symptoms for over 3 years, and symptoms included constipation, diarrhoea, and bloating of the abdomen, frequent evacuation along with extreme fatigue and heaviness of the body. Gradually, he noticed that within 2 years, he had gained 10 kg of weight because of his poor diet and lifestyle. The treatment protocol had been planned with Udwarthana for 7 days and Takra Basti for 5 days. Along with internal medications, patient followed a specific atharpana (non-nourishing therapy) diet that is low in calories and high in fibre. Yoga and other kinds of physical activity (Vyayama) help increase energy expenditure and normalize fat metabolism. A combination of Nidana parivarjana approaches, including Shamana, Shodhana, food modifications (Pathyahara), physical activity (Vyayama), and behavioral approaches, has shown a significant reduction in BMI and anthropometric measurements. The symptoms of IBS was decreased. Studies need to be conducted to support the definitive connection between obesity and IBS, as this link is essential to the treatment of both disorders.

Keywords: Sthoulya, Obesity, IBS, Takrabasti, Udwarthana.