STUDY OF BIOCHEMICAL PROFILE IN IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) ON TREATMENT WITH BILVA (AEGLE MARMELOS (L.)

Abstract

Introduction: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a group of intestinal symptoms which lasts at least three months for at least three days per month. The symptoms of IBS typically include cramping, abdominal pain, bloating and gas, constipation, diarrhoea. IBS also affects other organs like liver, kidney, pancreas also. BILVA is considered to have antioxidant, anti- inammatory, immunomodulator, soothing and lubricating inuence on the body. In the present study, effect of Bilva on biochemical parameters in patients of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have been studied. Biochemical evaluation of irritable bowel syndromeAim & Objectives: patients before & after Bilva treatment. 30 diagnosed patients of irritable bowel syndrome were tested for biochemicalMaterial And Methods: parameters including liver function test (LFT), renal function test (RFT), serum electrolytes, amylase, uric acid and minerals (Calcium, phosphorus). All patients were treated with Bilva (Formulation prepared by ayurvedic medical college & hospital) at dosage of 3 gms BD for 2 months. Biochemical evaluation was repeated 15 days after the last dose of Bilva. Results obtained were statistically analysed by usingResults: paired t test. Post treatment analysis of samples showed signicant (p<0.05) decrease in levels of Total bilirubin, ALT, BUN, uric acid, Creatinine, & signicant (p>0.05) increase in levels of total protein, albumin, calcium, sodium, potassium & phosphorus. It can be concludedConclusion: that BILVA treatment has benecial effect on the patients of irritable bowel syndrome & should be included as a routine treatment in management of such patients.