Abdullah Nasrat M, Randa Nasrat M and Mohammad Nasrat M
The study aimed to demonstrate the missing role of colonic Helicobacter pylori strains in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that can have a significant impact on a person’s psychology and quality of life. It is a chronic relapsing gastrointestinal disorder characterized by recurring abdominal pain or discomfort associated with disturbed bowel habit. The cause of IBS is still unclear and most patients report insufficient symptomatic relief in spite of treatment.
20 patients were selected with the worst symptoms of IBS and included the study. Existence of colonic H. pylori strains was confirmed by a specific test (H. pylori fecal antigen test). The senna leaves purge was employed for eradication of colonic H. pylori strains while colon care was maintained by vinegar therapy. Eradication of colonic H. pylori strains was confirmed by same specific test.
All patients were rendered negative for colonic H. pylori strains. All patients demonstrated dramatic relief of their symptoms of IBS.
H. pylori should be rendered into consideration in the etiologic pathology in most cases of IBS and natural eradication of colonic H. pylori strains should be an integral element in the management of IBS.