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What to do for bad smell in flatulence and stools for 20 days without other symptoms?
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Question #54181
58 days ago
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What to do for bad smell in flatulence and stools for 20 days without other symptoms? - #54181

sreedhar
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Bad smell in Flautulence and in stools for last 20 days,pls advise. No loose motions,stomach pain,fever etc.

How would you describe your diet over the last 20 days?:

- Balanced diet with variety

Have you noticed any changes in your appetite?:

- No change

How often are you experiencing flatulence?:

- Very frequently (more than 6 times a day)

Have you introduced any new foods or supplements recently?:

- Yes, new foods

How is your overall energy level?:

- Moderate energy

Do you have any known food intolerances or allergies?:

- Yes, to gluten

How is your hydration level?:

- Moderate hydration
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persistent foul smell in gas and stools without pain or diarrhea usually indicates “Ama formation” (toxic undigested food) and disturbed Agni (digestion) in Ayurveda. Likely causes in your case: Recent diet changes + gluten intolerance Improper digestion → fermentation → foul-smelling gas 1. Correct Agni (digestion): Take Hingwashtak Churna – ½ tsp with warm water after meals Or Jeerakadi Vati – 1 tab twice daily 2. Ama detox support: Triphala Churna – 1 tsp at night with warm water Drink warm water throughout the day (avoid cold) 3. Diet correction Strictly avoid gluten (as you mentioned intolerance) Avoid: curd at night, heavy, fried, processed foods Prefer: light, warm food (khichdi, soups, cumin-ginger based meals) 4. Home remedy: After meals: roasted ajwain + black salt (small pinch) Ginger + lemon before meals to stimulate digestion


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Hello, Your symptoms point toward ama (toxin accumulation ) + weak digestion with possible food intolerance (gluten sensitivity)casuing fermentation in the gut. That’s why you’re noticing -very foul smelling gas and stools -frequent flatulence -no pain, but improper digestion Since this started after new foods, your gut is reacting Internal medication 1) Vaiswanaram gulika= 1 tab twice daily after meals =reduces gas, improves digestion, stops foul smell 2) Hinguvachadi gulika= 1 tab after meals with warm water =best for bloating + fermentation 3) Jeerakdyarishtam= 15ml + equal water after meals twice daily =corrects gut flora and digestion Short detox -Triphala tablets= 2 tabs at bedtime with warm water =clears ama, normalizes stool smell Diet correction-most important -warm, freshly cooked meals -rice, moong dal, light khichdi -ginger + cumin in meals -buttermilk with roasted jeera Strictly avoid for 2-3 weeks -gluten very important for you -fermented foods bread, bakery products -excess protein, eggs, heavy pulses -raw salads (temporarily) -cold drinks Simple home support -Morning= warm water + pinch of ajwain -after meals= chew fennel + cumin Lifestyle -eat at fixed times -avoid overeating -walk 10-15 min after meals Expected results -3-5 days= gas frequency reduces -7-10 days= smell improves -2-3 weeks= digestion resets When to investigate further If persists beyond 3-4 weeks -stool test (infection/parasites) -check gut issues like IBS or malabsorption Main cause in your case= gut imbalance + gluten sensitivity + recent diet change Correcting diet + digestion will fix this withoit heavy medication Do follow Hope this might be helpful Thank you


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This kind of change in smell usually tells me that digestion is not happening properly and some amount of food is getting fermented inside the gut rather than being fully processed and absorbed when this happens gases with strong odour are produced especially when proteins and certain vegetables are not digested well in Ayurveda we relate this to Mandagni and Ama formation where the digestive fire becomes weak and leads to improper breakdown of food Even without pain loose motions or fever this can still occur due to recent diet changes like increase in non vegetarian food paneer excess spices or gas forming vegetables like cabbage cauliflower onion garlic sometimes irregular eating habits eating late at night or stress can also disturb gut balance and lead to this kind of presentation occasionally mild gut infections like Giardiasis or imbalance related to Helicobacter pylori can present in this subtle way without major symptoms For now focus on correcting digestion in a gentle way keep your food simple warm and freshly prepared prefer light meals like rice with moong dal vegetable soups avoid heavy oily spicy and fermented foods reduce intake of excess protein and avoid combinations like milk with salty or sour items start your meals with a small piece of ginger with a pinch of rock salt sip warm water through the day and after food you can take a pinch of ajwain and jeera which helps in reducing gas and improving digestion This is more about resetting the gut and improving Agni rather than suppressing symptoms if this continues beyond a couple of weeks or if you notice other changes like weakness weight loss or mucus in stools then basic evaluation like stool test may be needed to rule out infections and understand the gut condition more clearly


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Take ajmodadi churna BD with lukewarm water after meal and in night take 4 tsp of castor oil with 1 cup of lukewarm sweet milk Don’t take heavy things and also don’t have curd


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🩺 Ayurvedic View: This appears to be Ajirna with Ama formation (Apana Vata disturbance), leading to durgandha yukta adhman (foul-smelling gas and stools)—likely triggered by new foods and gluten intolerance. 🌿 Approach: Focus on Ama pachana + Agni deepana + Vata regulation. Internal support: Chitrakadi vati-1-0-1 before food Aarogyavaridhini vati-1-0-1 after food Dhanwantharam gulika-1-1-1 after food Simple support: Jeera–ajwain–saunf water on empty stomach early morning 🥗 Diet: Prefer light, warm, easily digestible food (moong dal, rice, khichdi).drink Buttermilk daily with roasted jeera, hing and black salt in afternoon Avoid gluten, heavy/fermented foods, excess dairy, and incompatible food combinations. ⏳ Note: As this is a recent onset (20 days), symptoms usually improve quickly with proper diet and Agni correction. — Dr. Shubhi Goel | Ayurvedic Consultant


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This type of foul smell in gas and stools usually indicates improper digestion and gut fermentation (ama formation). Since you mentioned gluten sensitivity and recent diet change, it is likely that some foods are not suiting your gut. Even without pain or loose motion, this is a sign of disturbed gut flora and digestion. For now, simplify your diet: Avoid gluten strictly, reduce heavy, oily, fermented foods, and excess protein combinations. Keep meals light and easily digestible. Prefer: Moong dal, rice, cooked vegetables, jeera, ajwain, ginger in food. Take warm water instead of cold. Ghar par: After meals, take a small piece of saunf + jeera. You can also take jeera-ajwain water once daily. * Hingwashtak churna – pinch with first bite of food * Avipattikar tablet – 1 tablet before dinner * Kutaj ghan vati – 1 tablet twice daily after food This will help correct digestion and reduce foul smell. If it persists beyond few weeks, stool test may be needed to rule out infection or malabsorption. Regards, Dr Raghuveer (Ayurvedacharya)


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This complaint about foul smelling flatulence and stool is due to the undigested metabolic toxins or Ama and weak Agni in your body 👇👇👇👇👇👇 After taking balance diet the introduction of new food and non gluten intolerance pointing that the gut Flora or digestive enzymes maybe struggling to process specific protein or fibre leading to fermentation and putrefaction in colon 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 1) Gandharvhastadi Kashayam- 15 ml with 45 ml lukewarm water 30 minute before breakfast and dinner 2) Hinguvachadi choornam- 3 gram mix with first bite of your food or with buttermilk 3) dadimastaka choornam- 3 gram twice daily after meal with warm water 4) vilwadi lehyam- 1 teaspoon 1 hour after dinner 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 consume fresh buttermilk processed with a pinch of roasted cumin powder and ginger in lunch. Sip on water boiled with dry ginger (Shunti) throughout the day to stimulate Agni. Strictly avoid the new foods introduced 20 days ago to see if symptoms subside. Ensure no cross-contamination with gluten. Eat rice gruel or Mudra Yusha (green gram soup) for 3-5 days to give the digestive system a reset.


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👉Your symptoms (foul-smelling gas + stools, frequent flatulence, recent diet change, and known gluten intolerance) point toward impaired digestion (Agni mandya) and Ama formation in Ayurveda, mainly involving Vata + Pitta imbalance in the gut. 👉Since, you have started taking new foods, might be it doesn’t suit in your gut so stop taking it. Since, you have gluten allergy we will plan your prescription in that way. RX- Hingwastak churna with ghee after first bite of Meal 0.5 tsp. Tab. Kutaj ghan vati 1 tablet twice daily after meal. Morning (empty stomach) Jeera water (boil 1 tsp cumin in water, drink warm). Before meals Small piece of ginger + pinch of rock salt. Triphala churna at bedtime 5gm with lukewarm water. 👉Strict Diet Correction (VERY IMPORTANT) Since you already have gluten intolerance, this is likely the main trigger. 🚫 Avoid completely: Wheat, maida, bread, biscuits (gluten) Fermented foods (for now) Heavy dals (rajma, chole) Fried & oily food Excess onion, cabbage, cauliflower (gas-forming) ✅ Eat more: Rice, moong dal khichdi Light sabzi (lauki, tori, pumpkin) Buttermilk with roasted jeera Warm, freshly cooked food only Daily walking 20-30 mins after meal. Yoga and Pranayam helps in maintaining the metabolism of body. Dr. Muskan Chopra Ayurvedacharyaa


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Hello dear, The persistent foul odor without acute symptoms indicates Ama (undigested metabolic waste) accumulation due to Mandagni (sluggish digestive fire). This leads to fermentation in the Purishavaha Srotas, creating Sama Purisha (stool mixed with toxins) and vitiated Apana Vata. The clinical approach requires Ama Pachana (digesting toxins), Agni Deepana (kindling the digestive fire), and Vata Anulomana (restoring downward movement). ​ Ayurveda Medicines & Dosage 1. ​Hinguvachadi Gulika: 2 tablets twice daily with warm water, 15 minutes before meals. 2. ​Abhayarishtam: 15 ml mixed with 15 ml warm water, twice daily after meals. 3. ​Ashta Choornam: 3 to 5 grams mixed with a little ghee, taken with the first morsel of lunch.


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It sounds like you’re dealing with a case of Ama (undigested toxic residue) and a temporary imbalance of Samana Vata (the digestive wind) and Pachaka Pitta (the digestive fire). Since there is no pain or diarrhea, the focus is on clearing out the metabolic “sludge” and rekindling your digestive capacity (Agni). Since you mentioned a gluten intolerance, it is vital to ensure that the “new foods” you introduced recently are strictly gluten-free 1. Internal Medications • Chitrakadi Vati: 1 to 2 tablets twice a day, about 20 minutes before meals. • Hinguvastak churna :-½ to 1 teaspoon mixed with the first morsel of your lunch and dinner (preferably with a little Ghee). • Gandhak Rasayan :1 tablet (250mg) twice daily after meals. 2. Dietary Adjustments • (Buttermilk) Therapy: Freshly churned buttermilk with a pinch of roasted cumin (Jeera) and black salt is the best “medicine” for the intestines. It helps restore gut flora without being heavy like yogurt. • Sip warm water throughout the day. This helps flush out the Ama and improves hydration. 3. Lifestyle Fixes • Vajrasana: Sit in this pose for 5–10 minutes after every meal to aid digestion. • Ginger-Lemon Appetizer: Chew on a thin slice of fresh ginger with a drop of lemon juice and a pinch of salt 15 minutes before your main meals. Take these consistently and you will see results The “Dos” ✅ •Consume only freshly cooked, warm meals. Cold or refrigerated food dampens your digestive fire and slows down transit time. • Add spices that reduce gas, such as Cumin (Jeera), Fennel (Saunf), Ginger (Adrak), and Asafoetida (Hing) into your cooking. • The “Half-Stomach” Rule: According to Ayurveda, fill your stomach with ½ food, ¼ liquid, and leave ¼ empty for the movement of air (Vata). Overeating is a primary cause of foul-smelling stools. •Boil water with a small piece of crushed ginger, let it cool to a comfortable warm temperature, and sip it throughout the day to cleanse the gut. •Since you are gluten-intolerant, stick to well-cooked Basmati rice, red rice, or moong dal khichdi (steamed with spices) for a few days to reset your system. The “Donts” ❌ •Avoid foods that clog the channels and cause heaviness, specifically curd (yogurt) at night, heavy cheeses, and deep-fried items. •For the next few days, reduce intake of broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and onions, as these naturally produce more pungent gases during breakdown. •Avoid chilled or iced beverages, especially during or immediately after meals, as they “put out” the digestive fire . •Never hold back the urge to pass gas or have a bowel movement, as this causes Vata to move upward, worsening the smell and bloating. •Ayurveda suggests that sleeping during the day (except in peak summer) slows down metabolism and increases Ama production.


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1.Hingwashtak churna 1/2 tsp twice daily with first bite of your meal or with warm water before meal 2.Chitrakadi vati 1 tab twice daily with warm water 20 min before meals 3.Triphala churna 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water 4.Jeerakadyarishtam 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals Key Lifestyle & Dietary Adjustments Since you have a gluten intolerance, it is highly likely that the “new foods” you introduced recently may contain hidden gluten or are simply too heavy for your current digestive capacity. -The Buttermilk Remedy: Drink fresh buttermilk (Takra) during lunch, seasoned with a pinch of roasted cumin (Jeera) and black salt. This is considered the best medicine for “resetting” the intestines. -Sip Warm Water: Avoid cold or iced beverages. Sipping warm water throughout the day acts as a “wash” for your digestive tract. -The “Half-Stomach” Rule: Fill your stomach with ½ food, ¼ liquid, and leave ¼ empty. This allows the digestive gases to move freely without becoming trapped and foul-smelling. -Ginger Starter: Chew a thin slice of fresh ginger with a pinch of rock salt 15 minutes before your main meals to “wake up” your digestive enzymes.


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Since you do not have any stomach pain, fever or loose motions, we can safely rule out an acute bacterial or amoebic infection. The severe foul smell in your flatulence and stool is a classic sign that your digestive gas is mixing with undigested, putrefying food toxins). Because you have a known gluten intolerance and recently introduced new foods into your diet, it is highly probable that your digestive fire is struggling to process these new items, or they contain hidden traces of gluten. Instead of being digested and absorbed, this food is sitting in your colon and fermenting, creating the foul sulfur-like odor. ✓Ayurvedic Prescription (For Gut Detoxification) 1. Lasunadi Vati Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily. Time: 30 minutes after lunch and dinner. Vehicle: Warm water. 2. Hingvashtak Churna Dosage: 1/2 teaspoon twice daily. Time: Just before the first bite of your lunch and dinner. Vehicle: Mixed with a few drops of warm Cow’s Ghee. 3. Triphala Churna Dosage: 1 teaspoon. Time: Every night, right before bed. Vehicle: A glass of warm water. ✓Crucial Diet & Care Protocols Stop the New Additions: Immediately stop all the new foods or supplements you introduced over the last 3 weeks. Wait until your flatulence returns to a normal, non-foul state before reintroducing them one by one. Check for Hidden Gluten: Double-check the ingredient labels of any sauces, packaged snacks, or supplements you recently consumed. Gluten is often used as a hidden binding agent and will cause this exact fermenting reaction in your gut. Cumin-Fennel Water: Boil 1 teaspoon of Cumin (Jeera) and 1 teaspoon of Fennel (Saunf) in a liter of water. Drink this warm throughout the day instead of plain cold water to soothe the intestinal lining. Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma


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Need to improve digestion Start with Heposem tablet 1-0-1 after food with water Triphala tablet 0-0-2 at bedtime with warm water. Bhaskar lavan churan 0-0-1tsp after dinner with water. Have buttermilk with pinch of asafoetida black salt and roasted jeera powder after lunch daily. Include fresh green vegetables semi cooked or sauted in your diet daily.


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