How to Use Aloe Vera to Treat Irritable Bowel

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal condition that is characterized by pain, diarrhea and constipation. For IBS sufferers who experience frequent constipation symptoms, aloe vera can be an effective treatment.

Things You'll Need

• Aloe vera juice
• Aloe vera latex

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Instructions

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  See a gastroenterology specialist to diagnose your irritable bowel syndrome. This condition is often misdiagnosed because there is no specific lab test to identify it. A specialist can rule out other potentially dangerous conditions, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, that have some of the same symptoms as IBS.

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  Discuss treatment options with your doctor. Antispasmodic drugs are often prescribed to treat abdominal pain caused by colon spasms (cramps). Additional drugs, including anti-depressants, are also used to treat select cases of IBS.

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  Drink aloe vera juice to help with constipation symptoms. Aloe vera has laxative properties and acts as a stool softener.

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  Use aloe vera occasionally as a colon cleanser. Sometimes toxins build up in the colon over time, causing many of the symptoms of IBS. Drinking aloe vera juice daily for a period of several weeks can help irrigate the colon and loosen the toxic residue.

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  Monitor your physical response to aloe vera therapy in conjunction with your doctor. There are numerous side effects of taking aloe vera internally for an extended period of time. A doctor can identify excessive use that's detrimental to your health.