Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Objective: Irritable bowel syndrome is the most frequently encountered condition the present study focuses on management of IBS in obese subject. Method: we have performed randomized controlled trial in 66 subject, and 33 subjects were assigned to yoga intervention group and the remaining 33 subjects were assigned to control group and were advised to follow their normal daily routine work. Result: In the present study it was reported that there was significant correlation between obesity and IBS and with intervention of yoga there was significant reduction in weight (total lipid profile P value 0.05, and there was improvement in the BMI. The study also showed significant relation (p<0.05) between yoga intervention and improvement in the condition of IBS. Conclusion: Based upon our study it is observed that yoga intervention and breathing exercise can be an important tool for the management of IBS and obesity, but further studies is required to look for other causes and symptoms of IBS and its control by other various methods. Keywords: Irritable Bowel Syndrome, obese, yoga.