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How to treat piles and body aches while breastfeeding?
General Medicine
Consultation #55536
49 days ago
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How to treat piles and body aches while breastfeeding? - #55536

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I have piles,my hands and leg aches especially late at night and early morning.I also have pains under the left rib.Also the gas in my stomach.I am breastfeeding I don't know which herbs to use can you please help me.

How long have you been experiencing piles and body aches?:

- More than 6 months

How would you rate the severity of your pain in the legs and hands?:

- Mild — noticeable but not limiting

When do your body aches typically worsen?:

- Morning

Have you noticed any triggers that make your symptoms worse?:

- No clear trigger

How is your digestive health, especially regarding gas?:

- Frequent indigestion or acidity

How would you describe your energy levels during the day?:

- Low — often tired

Have you tried any remedies for piles or body aches before?:

- Over-the-counter medication

Doctors' responses

Dr. Shashank Aggarwal
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
49 days ago
4.99

Ayurveda this looks like Arsha (piles) with Vata imbalance + weak digestion (Agnimandya) causing gas and body aches. Since you are breastfeeding, treatment should be mild and safe. Simple Ayurvedic approach: 1. For piles & constipation (core treatment) Take Isabgol (psyllium husk) 1–2 tsp at night with warm water or milk Triphala churna ½ tsp at night (only if stools are hard; stop if loose motions start) 2. For gas & left rib discomfort Jeera + Ajwain water (boil and sip warm after meals) Avoid fried, spicy, and gas-forming foods (rajma, cabbage, excess tea/coffee) 3. For body aches (Vata imbalance) Daily warm oil massage (til oil) on legs and hands before bath Drink warm water throughout the day Gentle stretching in morning 4. Piles local care Warm sitz bath 10–15 min daily Do not strain during bowel movements, avoid sitting long hours 5. Diet focus Warm, soft, easily digestible food (khichdi, soups) Include ghee in small amount for lubrication


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Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
Master of Surgery in Ayurveda
49 days ago
5

Consulting the ayurvedic surgeon for better examination and treatment


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Dr. Harsh Khandelwal
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
49 days ago
5

​In Ayurveda, the symptoms you are describing point toward a significant imbalance of Vata Dosha, which has also disturbed Pitta (contributing to the piles) and Agni (your digestive fire, leading to the gas and bloating). Let’s break down exactly what is happening in your body according to Ayurvedic principles, and how we can manage it safely for both you and your baby. •Piles (Arsh): Pregnancy, delivery, and the postpartum phase naturally aggravate Vata in the pelvic region (Apana Vata). This leads to dryness, strained bowel movements, and weakened localized tissue, resulting in piles. ••​Hand, Leg, and Joint Aches: Postpartum and breastfeeding draw heavily on your Rasa Dhatu (nutrient plasma) and Rakta Dhatu (blood). When these are depleted, Vata occupies the empty channels (Srotas) in your muscles and joints, causing deep, aching pains that characteristically peak late at night and early in the morning (the classic Vata times of the day). 1.Hingwashtak Churna: Take a very small pinch (approx. 500 mg to 1 gram) of Hingwashtak Churna with your first morsel of food during lunch and dinner, mixed with a teaspoon of warm cow’s ghee. This direct targeting will help release the trapped gas under your ribs. 2.Sitz Bath (Avagaha Sweda): Sit in a tub of warm water containing a decoction of Triphala Churna for 10-15 minutes after passing stools. This instantly relieves localized pain, reduces swelling in the piles, and maintains hygiene. 3.​Abhyanga (Warm Oil Massage): Because internal Vata-pacifying herbs must be limited during lactation, external management is your best friend. Massaging your hands and legs with warm Dhanwantharam Thailam or Maha Narayan Thailam before a warm shower will drastically reduce the late-night and early-morning aches. It strengthens the muscles and calms the nervous system. •Strictly Avoid: Dry, cold, and stale food; carbonated drinks; heavy-to-digest lentils like kidney beans (Rajma), chickpea (Chhole), and black gram (Urad Dal); and cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower and cabbage, which aggravate gas. ••​Favor: Freshly cooked, warm, semi-solid meals. Include gourds (bottle gourd, ridge gourd), soaked almonds, and adequate amounts of A2 Cow’s Ghee, which is essential to counteract the internal dryness causing both the piles and the body aches.


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Dr. Haresh Patel
Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda
49 days ago
5

do sitz bath with triphala kwath Triphla churna 10 gm at night with luck warm water


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