Systematic Review on Current Managements of Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Authors

  • Md. Rakib Rased Rana Department of Public Health, Varendra University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
  • Md. Maniruzzaman Department of Pharmacy, Varendra University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
  • Md. Sumon Ali Department of Psychology, National University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
  • Md. Monoar Hossen Department of Pharmacy, Varendra University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
  • Md. Nahid Hasan Department of Pharmacy, Varendra University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
  • Md. Hadisur Rahman Rony Department of Pharmacy, Varendra University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
  • Saklain Mostak Siam Department of Pharmacy, Varendra University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
  • Mst. Sajida Atik Department of Pharmacy, Varendra University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
  • Juyairia Alam Department of Pharmacy, Varendra University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
  • Md. Shihabur Rahman Hridoy Department of Pharmacy, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Kaisar Ahmad Chowdhury Department of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Chittagong, Chattogram, Bangladesh.
  • Al Mamun Shohag Department of Pharmacy, Dhaka International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54536/ajmsi.v3i2.3427

Keywords:

Ayurvedic, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), Homoeopathic, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Abstract

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects people worldwide. It causes physical and emotional anguish, typically alongside psychiatric illnesses. When conventional methods of treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) fail, patients may go to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for relief. The quality of the evidence is uneven, but complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) shows promise. A systematic review evaluates CAM efficacy, safety, and mechanisms for IBS treatment to identify gaps and guide future research. This systematic review evaluates and synthesises CAM’s efficacy and use in irritable bowel syndrome treatment. This systematic review (1998-2023) included 15 studies from diverse sources, utilizing keywords related to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Qualitative data methods extracted insights into Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) interventions for IBS. The evaluation covered main findings, clinical features, outcomes, adverse effects, and follow-up periods. PRISMA-guided data extraction, including a flowchart, ensured a systematic approach. Inclusion criteria comprised various study types, while exclusion criteria targeted inconsistent data and low-quality studies. This study examines numerous controlled, randomised, and multicenter studies on IBS therapies, including Ayurvedic formulations, conventional nutrition, and CAM techniques. Participants, study locations, and interventions vary in the global study. Results from various studies on IBS therapeutic efficacy, risk factors, and patient preferences are shown. Studies on Ayurvedic, homoeopathic, and CAM treatments provide a complete overview of IBS care. The study found that Ayurvedic and CAM treatments for IBS are helpful, but mainstream medications are risky. To improve efficacy, tailored, culturally relevant programmes need research and standardisation.

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Published

2024-10-25

How to Cite

Rana, M. R. R., Maniruzzaman, M., Ali, M. S., Hossen, M. M., Hasan, M. N., Rony, M. H. R., Siam, S. M., Atik, M. S., Alam, J., Hridoy, M. S. R., Chowdhury, K. A., & Shohag, A. M. (2024). Systematic Review on Current Managements of Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Complementary and Alternative Medicine. American Journal of Medical Science and Innovation, 3(2), 109–120. https://doi.org/10.54536/ajmsi.v3i2.3427