dicyclomine hydrochloride - #17208
For the past few months, I’ve been dealing with really uncomfortable stomach cramps, bloating, and irregular bowel movements. Some days, I get sharp pains in my lower abdomen, and other days, my stomach just feels heavy and distended. At first, I thought it was just something I ate, but it keeps happening over and over. I finally went to a doctor, and he said I might have IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). He prescribed dicyclomine hydrochloride, saying it would help relax my stomach muscles and reduce cramping. I’ve been taking it for a few days, and while it does help with the pain, I noticed that it also makes me feel a bit drowsy and dry-mouthed. Now, I’m wondering—does dicyclomine hydrochloride just mask the symptoms, or does it actually fix the problem? I don’t want to rely on medication forever, so I started looking into Ayurveda to see if there’s a more natural way to manage my digestion. Does Ayurveda offer an alternative to dicyclomine hydrochloride for IBS and stomach cramps? I read that herbs like Ajwain, Fennel, and Hing (Asafoetida) are good for bloating and cramps, but do they work as well as dicyclomine hydrochloride? Also, could this be related to a dosha imbalance? Since Ayurveda looks at digestion as a key factor in health, I wonder if my problem is due to weak Agni (digestive fire) or excess Vata causing spasms. Should I be following a specific diet or lifestyle to prevent these stomach cramps naturally? If anyone has used Ayurveda instead of dicyclomine hydrochloride, what worked best for you? Did you make dietary changes, take herbal supplements, or try specific treatments? I really want to heal my gut rather than just temporarily stopping the symptoms.
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