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How to treat constipation for an 82-year-old with no bowel movement for 4-5 days?
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Question #54488
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How to treat constipation for an 82-year-old with no bowel movement for 4-5 days? - #54488

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Constipation. No motion simtems even 4or 5days .I want that I should have daily free motion.I am 82yrs old pl suggest Ayurvedicmedicine

How long have you been experiencing constipation?:

- More than 3 months

How would you describe your typical diet?:

- Uncertain

Have you experienced any additional symptoms?:

- Bloating or gas

How is your fluid intake throughout the day?:

- Plenty of water (8+ cups)

What is your level of physical activity?:

- Very active (regular exercise)

Have you tried any treatments for constipation before?:

- Over-the-counter laxatives

How would you rate your overall energy levels?:

- High — feeling energetic
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In old age, constipation is mainly due to Vata increase (Pakvashaya dryness) → causing hard, delayed stools.

1. Gentle medicine Triphala churna – ½ tsp at night with warm water If no relief → Gandharvahastadi castor oil (1–2 tsp in warm milk at bedtime, 2–3 times/week) Isabgol (psyllium husk) – 1 tsp with warm water at night (very safe) 2. Daily routine (must follow): Start morning with 1–2 glasses of warm water Take 1 tsp ghee in warm milk at night (lubricates intestines) Fixed toilet timing every morning (don’t suppress urge) 3. Diet (Vata-pacifying): Soft, warm, oily foods → khichdi, soups Add: ghee, soaked raisins, figs (anjeer) Avoid: dry food, biscuits, excess tea, cold food 4. Simple home remedy: Soak 5–7 munakka (raisins) overnight → eat in morning with water Important precautions Avoid strong/purgative medicines daily Ensure adequate water intake Check for medicines causing constipation (BP, painkillers etc.)

• Triphala Tablets (Thriphala Tablet 100 Nos) - Kerala Ayurveda (Thriphala Tablet 100 Nos) — x3


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According to Ayurveda, constipation at this age is usually due to Vata imbalance and slow bowel movement. ----Take Triphala churna 1 teaspoon with warm water at night daily. –You can also use Isabgol with warm water if needed. Drink warm water in the morning and include soft, fiber-rich food like fruits and cooked vegetables. Avoid heavy, dry, and fried foods. With regular use, bowel movements usually become daily and natural. – take Alkacip 1 teaspoon in ¼ glass lukewarm water twice daily. ----Drink warm water in the morning and include soft, fiber-rich diet like fruits and cooked vegetables. Avoid dry, heavy and fried foods. This helps restore regular daily bowel movements


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Can start with Triphala churna 1 tsp with warm water at night Agar bloating hai vomiting hai total discomfort hai tho better to take surgeon opinion because 5 days stools generally hard hua theta hai tho just laxatives hai mush lol hai baad mei aap regularly lae saktae ho


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Hello, For an 82-year-old who has not had a bowel movement in 4–5 days, this is considered chronic constipation (Vibandha) and requires a gentle but effective approach to clear the “Malas” (waste) without causing dehydration or abdominal cramping. ​ ​In Ayurveda, this is a Vata imbalance. At age 82, the body is naturally in the Vata stage of life, which is characterized by dryness. Constipation at this age is usually due to “Apana Vata” (downward energy) being blocked and a lack of lubrication in the intestines. Ayurveda Medicines ​1. Gandharvahasthadi Castor Oil This is a classic medicated castor oil specifically processed with herbs to be less harsh. ​Dose: 10–15 ml mixed in a cup of lukewarm milk or warm water. ​Time: At bedtime. ​2. Abhayarishtam A fermented liquid preparation that acts as a mild laxative and improves digestion. ​Dose: 20–30 ml with an equal amount of lukewarm water. ​Time: Twice daily, after meals. ​3. Triphala Spark (or Triphala Tablets/Powder) A combination of three fruits that tonifies the colon. ​Dose: 1–2 tablets or 5 grams of powder. ​Time: At bedtime with warm water. Ensure the individual drinks at least 1.5–2 liters of warm water throughout the day. Cold water should be strictly avoided. ​ Add a teaspoon of Cow’s Ghee to every meal. This helps “unstick” the dry Vata stool from the intestinal walls. Focus on stewed apples, papaya, or soft-cooked vegetables.


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At old age digestion becomes sluggish resulting in low food intake and constipation. Follow some simple lifestyle changes and dietary changes and you will see results for your problem. ??Do’s?? Drink buttermilk daily. Eat freshly cooked food. Drink warm water. Lunch and dinner on fixed timings. 100 steps after every meal. If possible dinner as early as 7-8 pm. Chew an inch of ginger daily an hour before meal. ?Don’ts:? Packed and processed food. Ready to eat items. Oily and spicy food. Sour and fermented products. Dals (only moong dal can be eaten) Besan Raw vegetables and sprouts Curd Reduce dairy intake. ??Medication ?? Tab. Ampachak Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food. Tab.Liv 52 DS 1 tab twice a day before food. Syp.Abhayarishta 2 tsp with half a cup of warm water before food. Castor oil 2 tsp at bed time with a cup of hot water.


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1.Tripahal churna 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water 2.Gandharvahastadi taila-1 tsp at bedtime in a cup of warm milk Daily Lubrication Routine (Essential) Because dryness is the root cause at age 82, “internal lubrication” is vital: -Ghee with Milk: Take 1 teaspoon of pure cow ghee in a glass of warm milk every night. This softens the stool and eases passage. -Warm Water: Start your morning with 1–2 glasses of lukewarm water to stimulate the “urge” (Ushapan). -Soaked Raisins (Munakka): Soaking 5–7 raisins overnight and eating them in the morning to provide natural fiber and mild laxative properties. Dietary Adjustments -Eat: Soft, warm, and oily foods like Khichdi, vegetable soups, and well-cooked grains. -Avoid: Dry foods (biscuits, crackers), cold salads, excess tea, and heavy fried foods


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Hello, At age 82 + constipation for 4-5 days, this is Vata dominant chronic constipation Common in elderly due to -dryness in colon -reduced bowel movement urge Goal is Not strong purgation But gentle daily bowel regulation 1) Main medicine (daily regulation) -Triphala churna= 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime =safest long term, improves natural bowel habit 2) If no motion for 2-3 days (add support) -Gandharvahastadi kasahyam= 15ml + warm water at night =gentle bowel movement, reduces gas +bloating 3) Stool softening (very important at your age) -Castor oil= 1-2 tsp with warm milk once or twice a wek =softens stool, prevents straining 4) Abhyarishta= 15ml after dinner =mild laxative + digestion support External therapy -Castor oil massage on abdomen =daily 5-10 min (clockwise), improves bowel movement naturally Diet most important -warm milk at night -1-2 tsp cow ghee in food -soaked block raisins 5-7 in morning Fiber -papaya -stewed apple -moong dal Avoid -dry foods (roti without ghee, biscuits) -excess tea -cold food Lifestyle Morning routine -drink warm water immediately after waking -Sit on toilet daily at same time (eve without urge) Continue your activty Expected results -3-5 days= bowel movement starts -2 weeks= regular habit develops In elderly -constipation is due to dryness + weak movement Best solution -oil + mild herbs + routine (not strong laxatives) Do follow Hope this might be helpful Thank you


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At 82, your body is naturally in the most dominant Vata stage of life, which brings inherent dryness (Rukshata) to the tissues. You are drinking 8+ cups of water, which is excellent for your kidneys, but plain water does not lubricate a dry colon. Imagine a dry, squeaky door hinge-pouring water over it will not make it move smoothly; it requires oil. Ayurvedic Prescription (For Lubrication & Restoring the Urge) We must immediately stop harsh over-the-counter laxatives. Instead, we need to deeply lubricate the colon walls and gently wake up the nerves to restore your daily, natural urge. 1. Pure Castor Oil (Eranda Taila) Dosage: 2 teaspoons (approx. 10 ml). Time: At night, just before going to sleep. Vehicle: Mixed thoroughly into a cup of very warm milk. 2. Abhayarishta Dosage: 15 ml mixed with 15 ml of warm water. Time: Twice daily, 30 minutes after your lunch and dinner. ✓Crucial Diet & Lifestyle Adjustments The Ghee Protocol: Because you are highly active, you are burning energy but not replacing the internal lubrication. You must add 1 to 2 teaspoons of pure Cow’s Ghee to your warm lunch and dinner. This internal oiling (Snehana) is absolutely mandatory to keep the digestive tract slippery so the stool can glide out freely. Avoid Dry & Cold Foods: Your diet must consist of warm, moist, and soupy foods. Completely avoid dry crackers, raw salads, cold sandwiches, and dry roasted nuts, as these absorb water from your gut and immediately worsen Vata constipation. Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma


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