Don’t worry take swadista virechana churnam 1tsp with lukewarm water, abhayarista 20ml bd, bilwadilehyam 1tsp bd u ll get results
Dr RC BAMS MS
Hello Thank you for giving a detailed description of your problem. I get that mucus coming out with stool (sometimes even only mucus) along with dry and hard stools, especially at the age of 59 and during cold Canadian winters can be quite alarming.
Kindly do not get nervous - this is functional and manageable in most cases, but it still requires timely correction.
YOUR CONCERN (Summary)
Age: 59 years Symptoms:Mucus in stool Sometimes only mucus is passed while straining Dry / hard stool Duration: 1–6 months Digestion: Generally good Location: Canada (winter season)
AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING
This problem is related to Purishavaha Srotas Dushti, which is a pathological process involving: –Vata predominance Winter + cold climate → Vata increases Vata causing dry stool, constipation, straining –Kapha involvement Leads to mucus secretion from intestines
According to Ayurveda, it is frequently recognized as: -Pakvashaya gata Vata - Early stage Grahani disturbance - Sometimes similar to IBS–C type (constipation with mucus)
Important reassurance:
As there is no blood, severe pain, weight loss, or diarrhea mentioned, this does NOT very often indicate a serious condition.
TREATMENT GOALS
1. Gently soften the stool 2. Pacify Vata (main culprit) 3. Get rid of excess mucus (Kapha) 4. Improve colon lubrication 5. Stop straining
AYURVEDIC TREATMENT PLAN
INTERNAL MEDICINES
1.Triphala Churna Dosage: ½ tsp at bedtime With: Warm water - Normalizes bowel movements and Rids of mucus - Can be used for long periods without any side effects
2.Dadimadi ghrita 1 tsp morning on empty stomach - repairs the mucosal lining of the intestines
3. Mebarid 1-0-1 after food - Balances Pitta and promotes normal bowel movement
👉Cow Ghee 1 teaspoon daily (morning or night) ✔ Best natural colon lubricant in Vata conditions
HOME REMEDIES (VERY IMPORTANT IN WINTER)
– Warm Water Routine Drink warm water only for the whole day Completely avoid cold water
– Soaked Anjeer (Fig) 2 anjeer are soaked overnight Eat in the morning - Natural laxative - Helps in reducing mucus irritation
– Abhyanga (Oil Massage) Massage the belly and lower back areas with sesame oil Before the bath or at night, 10 minutes Helps Vata by reducing dryness
DIETARY GUIDELINES
✅ INCLUDE
Warm, cooked foods Vegetable soups, oats, rice, khichdi Apples and pears (stewed) Moong dal Ghee, olive oil
❌ AVOID
Raw salads (especially in winter) Cold drinks, ice water Excess cheese Bakery, dry crackers Eating late at night
LIFESTYLE ADVICE
–Fixed toilet time (do not exert yourself) –Everyday gentle walking –Do not sit for too long –Keep the body warm (very important in Canada) At 59 years of age, a colonoscopy (if not previously done) is recommended once, even if only for screening purposes.
EXPECTED IMPROVEMENT
Stool softness: 3–5 days Mucus reduction: 2–3 weeks Comfortable bowel movement: 3–4 weeks
Your symptoms are quite typical of cold climates and getting older due to Vata dominance. With heat, lubrication, and mild bowel regulation, this problem generally resolves itself.
Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
