How to release a stuck ileocecal valve
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 พ.ค. 2020
- In this demonstration, Dr Nirala Jacobi demonstrates a three minute maneuver anyone can try at home to free a stuck illeocecal valve.
The ileocecal valve is a small segment between the small and large intestine. The valve is supposed to prevent back flow of large intestinal contents (that are teeming with bacteria) back into the small intestine. It can be stuck open or closed, causing abdominal and digestive symptoms, including SIBO. In this video, I show you how to get it "unstuck" with this simple maneuver.
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Thank you SO much! You are the first person of 12+ videos to show us clearly, exactly, what to do. Thank you!
Hi, Rowena here from The SIBO Doctor. Thank you so much for taking the time to give us that lovely feedback and hope you find it beneficial!
I have been doing this exercise for the ileocal valve for many years. My chiropractor showed me how to do the maneuver back in 1985 and I still practice it today when I get the nausea sickish feeling. I know immediately what the problem is. Thank you for bringing the video so others can get relief.
Hi, Rowena here from The SIBO Doctor. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and really pleased to hear how much of a difference it makes!
Hello my dear, you save my life I had an obstruction for 2.6 years... it unblocked last friday morning!! With the help of 2 kinesiologist. I was at the door of suicide. All my doctors missed it many tests, pelvic floor theraphy! Please more people need yo know about this!!💚💙💜❤❤❤❤
Did they resolve this on the spot? I was told by a kine a few years ago that I had a floppy Icv and she did the procedure to unblock it, but I had not had any symptoms, so I didn't know any difference. Now I wonder if it's again not right, as I feel that area is often feeling very full... May try the procedure myself this time
WOW... This worked for me! I had tenderness all day in this area, thinking I may have appendicitis. The moment that I start applying pressure, I hear high-pitched noises moving around in there like something being released. I did the massage twice in a row just to make sure I was doing it right. The pain is now gone... Thank you so much!!!❤️❤️🙏
Wow. I am going to try this. I actually went to the ER to make sure I wasn't having an appendicitis. Now just with the tenderness in that exact spot. I'm hoping I get the relief you did. Thanks for sharing.
I'm in floods of tears after watching this. I called my GP in April 2019 with pain there. They said it was probably scar tissue (living kidney donor). Over time the digestive issues have gotten so bad. I had an in-person visit with no physical exam, and promises of an ultrasound. I TOLD the GP exactly where the pain was, it was like a 25 pound hot weight sitting right there. I haven't been able to work in over a year, living on savings, which are almost gone. I have pinpointed this thing and wanted to cut it out with a razor. I had even been to the hospital and told them, as well as intense pain in right shoulder blade- they told me interstitial cystitis.
I hope you know just how much good you may be doing in the world by putting this out there, thank you so much.
Thanks for your comment, I hope this helps you on your journey.
I hope you are better now! At least you know. I've seen over 10 doctors and not one mentioned IC valve. I have pain over a year and tremendous issues. Now going back to find a doctor who knows what he's doing!
Thank you for this information and THANK YOU for not allowing ads on your video - it is very much appreciated!
Thank you for sharing this great tip! I've already tried it and can't wait to keep trying it each day!
Thank you so much for this, Nirala and all the other helpful and encouraging information you are giving us. I live in U.K. and ileocecal valve problems don’t seem to be very popular, or even recognised by much of the medical profession here. After many years, and many tests, I had to resort to research and self-diagnosis to even know what has been troubling me ( in slightly different forms) for most of my adult life. I very much appreciate your support. Very best wishes for your continued success.
Thank you so much. My ileocecal valve has been stuck for about a week and a half. I have a good feeling about this modality and will begin these exercises right away. Blessings from California.
This video really helped. Thank you so much! You’re incredible!
Thank you so much for this, Nirala! I developed SIBO shortly after being diagnosed with hypertonic PF. Motility was most probably one if not the most important underlying cause of so much bloating, constipation and digestive issues.
God bless you doctor for teaching and sharing your valuable knowledge to us to ease our pains 🙏
pure gold, thank you!
I've recently started going to a chiropractor for my neck and lower back. My stomach has been an issue, and I mentioned this to them because they wanted me to take magnesium which can make u go to the bathroom. I had lost a lot of weight, I was going at least 3 times a day, and I had so much stomach discomfort. I didn't expect them to do anything about it, but she did! This was just yesterday, and after months and months, it completely stopped it immediately! This has changed my life, I still can't believe it
I cant believe ive finally found this. The pain is so precise and intense at times, with all other symptoms like bloating, constipation. Mine is directly related to stress, its not flared up in a few years but right now its making a come back. Had a camera down my throat and all investigations under the nhs and they couldnt find the cause. Knowing what and why it is and how i can help myself is incredible. Thankyou x
Hi, Rowena here from The SIBO Doctor. Thank you for the wonderful feedback and glad it has been so useful for you!
Wow, I did this once and I literally feel so much relief.
Thank you so much! I have no trouble finding the valve--it hurts! I have tried massaging many times, but obviously didn't know about rotating my foot. Will give this a try!
Thank you for showing us how to do that. Tonight my side was quite tender and i was have a slight temperate. I tried this and voilà more better.
Yipee.a doctor who talks nicely and shows the skill how to perform this easy and 100% successful.
maneuver .
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Amazing, essential & important information ! Thank you ! Manipulating ileocecal valve. Got it
I am really bloated especially after eating vegetables. I did the ileocecal valve massage from a different video (and channel). I knew I was in the right spot on my abdomen because I heard gurgling and started passing gas. I will try this way too. I need to get healed from SIBO as quickly as possible. Thank you for posting this video!!!
Is it possible to know what the other technic from a different video was?
I often hear gurgling and gas moves around if I touch and press any part of my gut, not sure that tells you is the right spot...
Thank you so much for this method. I tried it in the middle of the night. I had terrible pain there. Once I performed the method the tenderness went away. I got great sleep after that. Appreciate you sharing this!
This works. I was experiencing severe pain from this valve. During the exercise I could feel it shift and the pain decreased immediately. I’ve had this problem for years. Wish I could fix it permanently. Will try consistently practicing this exercise.
Hi, Rowena here from The SIBO Doctor - great to hear that it has worked so well for you!! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
Thank you so much! I felt relief!
Noticing a lot of Long Haul Covid patients are having issues that can be fixed with this! Thank you!
the virus reaks havoc on gi track and upsets balance and can trigger dormant issues in people with previous issues
Wow yeah, I had terrible stomach problems during covid, esp 4 weeks after covid january 2022! 6 weeks after I got covid I had a mock appendicitis attack and have had a feeling of swollenness in my lower abdomen since! 😢
Thank you for sharing
Thank you from USA. I have ibs-c, hope it helps.
Thank you, will work on this.
Going to try this. I have been dealing with chronic pain in this area for years now. Seen a GI doctors and it was not helpful. Started doing my own research on whats going on and it led me here. Hoping this is helpful. Thank you
What pain? Does it feel like a tweek? Nervy?
Same exact thing for me. Did this help you?
It’s amazing that GI doctor doesn’t help. They re there just to recommend colonoscopies for anything you come to them for.
It works! I'm a certified colon hydrotherapist since 1993 I show my clients how to manipulate the valve. They feel so much better!
@@darlenebarnes3560 I have splenic flexure and I'm trying to figure out what to do
Absolutely love this video share and support. Thank you. I think I have uncovered a problem I've had for many years due to this share. Thank you!!!
Hi Tara, Rowena here from The SIBO Doctor. Thanks for the wonderful feedback - glad to hear it has helped!
Thought we would share some of the recent testimonials from people who have had success from using this simple technique.
"Hello Doctor. I just wanted to take my time and thank you from the
bottom of my heart for making such videos. Your content and advice is worth way more then gold. I believe I had a stuck ileocecal valve, and by using your release method, it would literally help me to take the pain away within minutes. I’m not sure what I would have done without your advice. Thank you so much for sharing this information for free with everyone."
"I found your video and I am pretty sure, you saved my life!!! Nirala, if it were not for you, I highly doubt I would have made it through that night and I would not be here to express my gratitude. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you."
If it's helped you, please feel free to leave a comment!
How wonderful. Thanks for sharing these. I'm trying this now for 2 days. My pain is in that location but only hurts when sitting up in the morning. Does this sound like it could be my issue?
I had a bout of food poisoning that has not gone away after two weeks. I started massaging that area and holy moly, it was so tender! I really hope this is the fix I've been searching for!
I’ve asked three doctors what about this problem and their answer was ‘I don’t know?’ Honesty I’m so happy I found your channel - it’s been two and a half years of having this pain and I finally have the answer. Thank you so much.
Have you had any luck?
Was coming to ask, like Shaun, has it helped?
Yes definitely in Australia that would be their answer
Thank you very much for this video. I recently learned about this valve and how it's caused digestive problems with me for a long long time.
i’m dealing with something similar possibly an open pyloric valve or possible hiatal hernia. what kind of symptoms are you or were you having?
indigestion and when or how?
@@ginoasci2876 I think I have that too, and yes, a lifetime of serious and debilitating digestive issues! Really hoping this technique helps, and next am going to look up remedies for pyloric valve dysfunction. How are you now?
Great video, thanks
Very nice! informative! helpful thanks.
I never heard of this,awesome
Enjoy that entirely Dr .
Thanks 😊 for sharing 🙏🙏...
Love yr necklace BTW 😍..
Thanks for sharing this, so encouraging to know there is help for addressing this valve. I had a IMT practitioner identify that my valve is almost closed. She said to avoid certain foods especially since I'm gluten sensitive. Is this technique only to be done once a day? I've seen other practitioner video's who share this same massage, which is great news!
That's great 👍 😀 I am going to do this.
That's great information thanks I will try it as I'm experiencing bad constipation do you have any suggestions please thanks Gina 🙏
Thank you 🙏
You’re welcome 😊
Thx a lot. I'm bloated nearly all the time, mostly after eating carbs in the area above the navle. It might be a SIBO disfunction.
Thank you for sharing this important technique. So encouraging to know there is help for addressing the IC valve. I had a IMT practitioner identify that my valve is almost closed. She said to avoid certain foods especially since I'm gluten sensitive. Is this technique only to be done once a day? And does it matter AM or PM? Seems as thou first thing in the morning would be best, especially since the IC will be functioning better to help with digesting your meals.
I've seen other practitioner video's who share this same massage technique, which is great news! 😇
Amazing! Your so smart and cute lady
May God bless you more. :)
I will be genuine and say I honestly thought this was some weird useless medical advice at first, but I was desperate so I tried this. I knew nothing of Kinesiology.
I was having pain and very intense bubbling (felt and sounded like popcorn popping all the time) right where the valve was for months on end.
I’m assuming it was closed which was causing the sensation of hundreds of tiny bubbles flowing into my large intestine, almost like a carbonated drink expelling into my colon.
I tried this move several times one day and I ended up passing extremely gross smelling greenish-yellow bowel the next day. After that I had no more bubbling or pain.
It actually works. I am sorry I doubted this type of medical advice and practice. Thank you for helping me. I’m definitely going to look for a local kinesiologist in my area!!
Hi, Rowena here from The SIBO Doctor. Thank you for taking the time to share you experience - it is useful for other people experiencing the same symptoms to read! We're really pleased to hear that this has helped you!
Thank you so much - I have tolerated excruciating pain in this area for months and all I’ve had was oh your anxious it’s IBS. IBS does not cause multiple nutritional deficiencies
Sibo
I've been having pains in this area for a while. Had CT, colonoscopy, endoscopy, x-ray, and all sorts of blood work done, with no results. They said it must be stress and gave me an antidepressant.
This frustrated me, because I was losing weight rapidly, not digesting food properly, and dealing with very acute pains. Functional dyspepsia shouldn't cause all that to the extreme degree I am dealing with.
None of the internists or GI doctors I've seen have even mentioned ileocecal valve dysfunction, but I really think it could explain what's going on, although I have managed to put a few pounds back on and my pains have been less severe since I'm taking the meds. Still, it don't believe it's 100% psychological.
Going to give this a try.
How did it go?
Appreciate you doctor 🙏❤
Hi Anwir, Rowena here from The SIBO Doctor. Thank you for your kind feedback to Dr Jacobi!
@@thesibodoctor
Welcome mam
So this is the real underlying cause for SIBO? Thank you so much for educating us!
chronic stress, trauma and antibiotics can also cause sibo
A colonoscopy recently determined that my valve has been 'scarred open' dmfrom abdominal adhesions from previous surgery. Would this technique be safe for me?
Is there any connection between a patient that doesn’t have an appendix and this particular valve malfunctioning?
Definitely going to try this.
How long should you do it for to know it’s worked and no longer required to do this excercise?
Is it something you do once and it’s done forever or do you need to do it every so often?
Does this work for costochronditis referred chest pain?
Would doing this more often help tonify it quicker?
I seem to be having a ‘flare up’- nice little radiating pain at about 2-3. Should I wait until I don’t feel distressed or is it ok to engage in the therapy?
Why does this work. What is happening with the stomach and leg movements that closes the valve?
I don't know if this helps anyone but a few years back, I bought a BUNCH of cashews at Costco because they were on sale. I figured it's a yummy snack, better than oreos or french fries. Well, apparently, cashews disrupted my stomach biome. Stopped eating the cashews...all better. Took months to figure this out and doctors were clueless.
wow took me 5 seconds to find the knot and then felt instantaneous relief. will be doing this every day now. for those who may have sibo, i was given xifaxan. it did nothing. otc stuff like enteric peppermint oil, oil of oregano, etc, barely alleviated symptoms. flagyl actually helped quite a bit, but read it has to be taken over and over throughout lifetime. forget that. i'll be trying this massage from now on. anyone try antrantil? I'll also be trying that soon.
Hi Aaron I'm not sure where you are based but check out Amy Meyer's Sibo breakthrough kit. Some great info and solutions on her site
Antrantil irritated my GI issues without any benefit
I'm about to try Atrantil. I had no luck with Xifaxan either.
@@carolineg.5556 sibo is a result of a underlying issue (virus, certain bacterial infection, auto immune, hiv, hepc , valve, etc) once thats fixed sibo auto corrects. dont kill bacteria there there for a purpose.
Do you think Chronic sitting can cause the Ileocecal valve to malfunction?
How does this compare to doing clockwise / anti-clockwise massage around the ileocecal valve as seen on some videos?
What is the answer for this? I have been taught if you go one way or anther it helps with hydrogen or methane
Hi doc. How do i know if I have this problem
Is it okay to do this in the morning and the evening?
I’ve tried this a couple of times and the area feels quite sore/throbbing afterwards. I am doing it right?
Could you please explain why at night? Also, is it more helpful to do it again in the morning as well as maybe once more during the day? Wondering if there is a reason why you only suggest doing it at night? It looks like nobody gets an answer here, which is odd if you're putting out TH-cam videos. Hopefully, there will be one someone there who can answer, as I see it being asked a number of times in the comments.
Does it always have to hurt to know if it's blocked, I have a big mass there and so many symptoms, it doesnt always hurt but I'm also not big on touching it either at this point
Hi can you do this at other times of the day aswell as at night please
Other symptoms too but unsure if connected
What kind of stone is in your necklace ? From Here it looks like an Opal, which is my very favorite stone.
So this helps it remain closed (1:59). To help it open, do we do the opposite?
I get tightness on my left side valve..what is the name and how do I release it?
Should you do this to prevent relapse of Sibo after your treatment or should you do this during the treatment?
Odd question, but can you feel this "close" when you're doing the technique illustrated here?
Hey doc is ok to come see you for a consultation also in north nsw. cheers
Thanks much for your demo! Is there a procedure for an ICV valve that is stubborn about opening? This may be my challenge?
Same technique
How long do you do? Week? Month? While symptomatic?
I started doing this exercise last night and had gas all day today. Normally I only gave bloating (trapped gas in lower right quadrant) can doing thus release exercise trigger smelly gas that was trapped? Does this mean it's actually working? I'm wondering if I should continue. Many thanks
I have also been passing lot of gas after starting this exercise. Could you please say what was your experience with this?
I did 👍
What do you mean by resetting, releasing, or unsticking the valve? Do you mean closing it when it should be open or opening it when it should be closed? Surely you don't mean both.
Wow
This is my husband my name is francis and im doing the exercise you show Ileosecal valve; how long should indo it.. i also have a constipation problem due to medications: can some one advice me.
hello. give up cheese and dairy , except butter. try whole food plant based diet. or start day with one raw egg before first meal. try raw milk, or raw kefir, or raw aloe vera, or fresh fruit as a first meal. but wait untill u r thirsy, then drink water, then try those things. then add home made pickled veggies to your meals, daily. some folks say to drink olive oil on empty stomac , daily. all of these things i have tested personally. no harm done. no more constipation. i eat vegan plus eggs and no alcohol, lol. thanks
& i heard that's where
PARASITES likes to
hang around & eat the
undigested foods..idk if
that's true..
My pain always hurts on the Left low side,of the
ABDOMINAL areas..what
does that mean
I went straight to the bathroom!! Lol Praise God!
I’ve been doing slow fascia excercises movements that require a lot of slow twisting for the last two weeks. I all the sudden developed this nagging tender pain on my lower left abdomen on Friday 7/7. After all research it seems like I may have this and I still have the pain today. I’m in a lot of pain and had digestive symptoms such as constipation and diarrhea and stomach cramping in lower abdomen since . Whenever I move or walk this hurts and even laying down helps but I still feel the pain. How do I know if my valve is “open or closed” . I’m afraid of having problems and idk how this just randomly happened on Friday and now I’m in so much pain I don’t know what to do.
Hi, Rowena here from The SIBO Doctor. We'd recommend seeing a medical professional who can review your symptoms, especially given that your symptoms have come on quite quickly. In terms of whether SIBO is a factor, you could do our quiz here to see if it is likely: sibotest.com/quizzes/1
Have tried mentioning ileo cecal to drs and shown them pics, I can usually only see or feel it if I haven't eaten in hours and there's less bloat, drs ignored me, a visceral pt said it was frozen, I think the problem has been there so long caused I feel like by trauma but idk, I have so many health issues, regardless I'm full of stool and gas that is piled up, laxatives colon prep everything tried makes me worse and has caused trauma, I react to everything, can't calm my nervous system, look 70 lbs now from not being able to eat due to stool overload and symptoms, have been left to die by medical field, my gut isn't moving, so sick, can't find help, in Illinois, I think too much has piled up and can't move, have all the signs of sibo but no help and I react to everything, trauma is severe now
Hey, thank you for the video. I have a question - the title of the video is how to help to a stuck valve, but before you start you say it helps to close the valve.
I have problems related to a stuck valve. Should i practice this or not?
Thank you
Hi, Rowena here from The SIBO Doctor. It is toning so can help with both situations.
Wow I thought I was having an appendicitis in that same spot after food poisoning but nothing was found. Pain comes and goes. And now I developed sibo with extreme fatigue
is there a way to tell if its stuck open or if its stuck shut? i have had SIBO for over a decade with my main symptom being extreme bloating all the time. I was also told that birth control pill could cause it to stay open thus leading the bad bacteria in?
Great question.
Hoping for answer!
@@lloydh464 hello. i never heard of Stuck Shut untill today. makes no sense. chyme must move past it or we die, i am guessing. so stuck open, is my guess. but doesnt matter, try the massage or push on it the way u like and c. thnks.
Yes it can get stuck closed. The chiropractor presses down on it and turns clockwise.
, and it will release. Also, drinking a couple oz. of
aloe Vera juice throughout the day lubricates the valve. Taking
chlorophyll oil supplements before you eat, help detoxify intestines and taking
black radish supplements relax the valve. It’s a lot but it helps along with watching spicy, crunchy foods. It seems to come back but helps get it under control. Have yet to find a permanent fix.
Pls help me I need u i am So Sad😢😢😢😢😢
Mild ileocecal valve thickening hy Eosinophilic colitis lager bowel me Sojin and infection and uncle hy pls help me
Is this for helping appendix or chronic appendicitis type issues???
Hi, Rowena here from The SIBO Doctor. No, it is more specifically for people with SIBO or functional gut disorders. It may help with chronic appendicitis if there is muscle tightness around the ileocecal valve as a result of inflammation but it would be recommended to seek the advice of a medical practitioner or a person qualified in visceral manipulation (such as an osteopath who has trained in this area) before using it for this type of issue.
Was diagnosed with SIBO but also noticed a long bulge that comes and goes in this ileocecal valve. Could a stuck ileocecal valve cause this bulge?
Hi, Rowena here from The SIBO Doctor. It may be possible that this is causing your symptoms but it is best to seek an assessment from a suitable healthcare practitioner, such as someone experienced in visceral manipulation.
Would lying prone w/a tennis ball in that spot and rotating leg work too, or should this be done supine?
So if I start to hear gurgling noises when I do this, does it mean it was definitely stuck? Or would a healthy person also hear noises?
Hi, Rowena here from The SIBO Doctor. Hearing gurgling noises indicates that motility is being stimulated, which is a good sign!
The ASIS is not the hip bone.
Have had every scan going barring ultrasound
I wonder why regular doctors don’t know how to test for SIBO.
I'm not sure what country you live in. I live in the US and doctors here don't know because they are not taught in medical school, most of them don't do research and because no one ever asks for the test and the doctor probably don't know how to read the results. Conventional doctors here a lot of times don't deviate from their books. If it's not according to their medical books then the patient is looked at like they are crazy. They don't know about SIBO or even what it is. I had to find out from a Functional Medicine doctor on TH-cam. I am not sure medical insurance in the US covers SIBO testing. I guess it depends on which insurance company and plan the patient has. But they will have to call their insurance company. A different example....I asked for an Advanced Lipid Panel test and my doctor had no idea if the lab even had it. No one asks for it, she never ordered one before and I appreciate the fact that she mentioned that she never saw one. But I'm sure she will research it. Thank goodness she doesn't just throw meds at me (which is rare in the States). The test would cost $350+ if my insurance didn't cover it. I had to call the billing department to get a code so my insurance company could look it up to see if it was covered. I only learned about the Advanced Lipid Panel from research here on TH-cam. 😑
My gastro guy said to me "I don't believe in SIBO" 😳
@@Heathbarbcrunch2 OMGoodness!! 😳 It is not the least bit surprising he would say that. I really hope his comment will propel you to do research and be your own advocate for your health if you haven't started yet. All I can say is don't give up. Dr. Mindy Pelz and Dr. Amy Myers TH-cam channels are very good places to get jump started into research on intestinal health.
@@Heathbarbcrunch2 I copped that off one scumbag gastro. Sadly it’s very common without adequate testing available☹️
Cause most of them are idiots imo.
Did this for the 3 minutes. Also combined it with another massage where you drag your hands across the abdomen. Laid down for about 15 minutes afterward and had lots of gurgling down there. Hopefully it was from the massage and not just random timing. Doctor says my valve is stuck open.
Hi, Rowena here from The SIBO Doctor. Hope it helps to improve your symptoms!
Thank you so much Dr.😃,
My valve got stuck from taking lipitor and diabetes medicine, Rybellsus and Metformin,.
Dr. Pak0da
Ayurvedic medicine
I've been doing this for 2+ years every day nothing makes it go away for good. Do I really have to do this the rest of my life?
hello. i wish to say: a friend of mine told me to avoid white cooked pasta meals and deli meats. pain gone. unless i am cold for hours or do varnish painting. thanks.