IBS with Predominant Diarrhea with Bloating and sleep also less - #22906
I am experiencing IBS with symptoms including diarrhea, bloating, and abdominal pain. My stomach feels very sensitive and weak. I’m looking for help to stop the IBS-related diarrhea and strengthen my gut. Additionally, I’m struggling with poor sleep and insomnia. Just to inform you, I had anxiety issues a few years ago, which have significantly lessened now, but my IBS symptoms have flared up recently. I would greatly appreciate any natural remedies or advice to help me manage these symptoms and improve my overall digestive health.
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Dear Asif Ji Thank you for reaching out and trusting this platform with your health journey, i understand that living with IBS, especially with symptoms like diarrhoea, bloating, abdominal pain, and gut sensitivity can deeply impact your daily comfort energy levels, and peace of mind. Sleep disturbances like insomnia can aggravate this issues and create a cycle of stress and tiredness along with digestive discomfort. It is hardening to hear that your anxiety has significantly reduced and that itself is a positive step forward. Now let’s focus down your digestive balance and strengthening your gut health naturally through the lens of Ayurveda.
Understanding your condition, according to ayurvedic point of view —
In Ayurveda, your current symptoms resemble a condition known as GRAHAANI, which is primarily a dysfunction of the small intestine and is GOVERNED by balancing Agni when Agni becomes irregular or weak often due to past stress, improper eating habits or lingering Doshi imbalances It leads to improper digestion, absorption, and elimination. This gives rise to symptoms like ATISARA.(diarrhoea.) UDARASHOOLA.(abdominal pain.) ADHMANA(bloating) and a feeling of weakness in the gut
In your case, based on the symptom picture and age, the dominant involvement appears to be of vata and PITTA Dosa with VATA PRAKOPA causing irregularity, dryness, and hyper motility, and PITTA VRIDDHI contributing to inflammation and sensitivity
Further more, your mind and VATA Dosha are deeply interconnected. The past anxiety may have triggered VATA imbalance in the MANO vagabond srotas (channels of Mind) which is now manifesting more dominantly in the Anna vaha srotas (digestive channels) so both mind and gut needs dental healing
Ayurvedic management plan
Letter us focus on the three approach
Correcting ani that is digestive fire Balancing Dosa Improving NIDRA and mental calmness
Dietary guidance (AHARA)—
Avoid cold gas producing or overly spicy food. This include salad, cold milk, uncooked sprouts, Maida, fried snacks, and exc tea or coffee Eat freshly cooked, warm, easy to digest foods, soft rice with moong dal steamed vegetables like pumpkin carrots, Teen buttermilk with cumin and Khichdi are ideal. Use digestive spices Add a small amount of HING SAUNF JEERA ginger and AJWAIN in your cooking to reduce gas and promote digestion
Avoid eating when stressed, distracted or late at night, eat your main mail. Allu between 12:48 PM. When Agni is strongest. Don’t combine incompatible food, such as milk with salty or sore items or fruits with diary
Herbal support—
A combination of classical Ayurvedic medicines and herbs will help stabilise your gut and gradually reverse the IBS
Kurajafhan vati-
Very effective in controlling diarrhoea and inflammation of the intestinal mucosa You can take one tablet twice daily after food with warm water
Bilwadi churna — it helps reduce diarrhoea, supports mucosal, healing, and improves appetite. You can take half teaspoon with buttermilk after meals twice daily. Avipattikara churna- If there is acidity or burning, then you can take half teaspoon before meals with water Panchamrit parpati- Supports intestinal healing and acts as observant, it can be added under supervision, if symptoms persist Shank vati - For bloating and gas, you can take one tablet twice daily with warm water after food
Gut, strengthening and rejuvenating herbs—
Once diarrhoea is stabilised, we shift focused to deep gut, repair and building
Shatavari churna+ Yasthimadhu churna- Half teaspoon with warm milk, cut, bedtime can be taken for lining repair and mild nervous system support Ashwagandha churna-half teaspoon at night with warm milk or water for rebuilding strength, improving sleep and calming beats Triphala churna— A mild daily detox and bottle regulator take 1 teaspoon with warm water at bedtime Take only if you have constipation otherwise avoid during diarrhoea episodes.
Lifestyle and daily routine—
Basha fixed daily routine, vacant sleep at consistent times, the body heels, when in rhythm Whole body massage, regular massage with warm BALA Ashwagandha oil can pacify vata and strengthen your nervous and digestive system
Avoid excessive travel, skipping meals, or late night screen exposure, which aggravate VATA
Improving sleep naturally
Poor sleep is often both a cause and consequence of VATA imbalance
Nighttime ritual Drink a cup of warm milk infused with NUTMEG, poppy seeds, or a pinch of Ashwagandha Shiroda or Head oil massage with BRAHMI oil before bedtime can calm the mind Brahmi vati can be used if insomnia is severe,
Avoid stimulant like caffeine, electronic devices or late meals in the evening, sleep before 10 PM
Long-term focus, rebuilding os and gut resilience
Your gut is your second brain and true healing lies gradually stashing harmony between the digestive nervous system and immune strength practice regular Pranayam for about 10 to 15 minutes, both morning and evening to balance the nervous system, meditation or Yoga Nidra once a day will help regulate the gut brain axis and reduce some conscious stress patterns As your diet improves, Raina harps like chyvanprash or drakshadi legs can be considered to Nourish rejuvenate tissues
Ayurveda views the body as an interconnected hole. What affects your direction touches your mind and body disturbs the mind disturbs your gut healing. IBS is not just about surprising symptoms, but gently restoring violence at all levels, physical, mental, and energetic. You have already made progress by addressing anxiety now it is time to complete the circle by Nurturing your gut with mindful food, HERBS lifestyle and rest
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if your symptoms, fluctuate or if you need help customising the HARBS or diet as per your prakriti with Patient, consistency and Care. Your gut can regain its strength and restful sleep. Can return. Wishing you strength balance and peace ahead.
IBS called irritable bowel syndrome is associated with stress and anxiety so please be postive and take
Divya cologhrit tab=2-2 tab before meal twice daily
GRAHINI kapat ras KUTAJGHAN VATI MEDHA VATI=2-2 tab after meal twice daily
Avoid dairy products such as milk / ghee/butter/sweets
Fibrous fruits such as orange/ grapes/mango/sugar cane juice
Avoid wheat roti at night
Take curd/buttermilk
And Barley roti at night
You cured eaisly
Take tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water Kutaj ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water Take bael syrup 2tsp twice daily in a glass of water. Kamdudharas 1-0-1 after food with water Avoid gluten based foods, and milk Take butter milk with pinch of rock salt,+asafoetida+ 1tsp roasted jeera powder
HELLO ASIF, YOU ARE NOT ALONE-MANY PEOPLE WITH A HISTORY OF ANXIETY AND STRESS EXPERIENCE IBS FLARES.
WHAT IS IBS- IS A CONDITION WHERE GUT(INTESTINE) BECOME OVERLY SENSITIVE. ITS NOT A DISEASE BUT A FUNCTIONAL DISORDER-MEANING YOUR GUT STRUCTURE IS NORMAL BUT IT IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY
YOUR TYPE-IBS-D(DIARRHEA DOMINANT)- IN YOUR CASE, THE BODY DIGESTES FOOD TOO QUICKLY OR UNEVENLY CAUSING LOOSE STOOLS, BLOATING AND GAS, CRAMPING OR ABDOMINAL PAIN, FATIGUE,WEAKNESS,SENSITIVE STOMACH(CANNOT TOLERATE MANY FOODS), POOR SLEEP AND MENTAL RESTLESSNESS
IN AYURVEDA YOUR CONDITION IS KNOWN AS GRAHANI CAUSED BY- -AGIN DUSTI-WEAK DIGESTIVE FIRE -VATA PITTA IMBALANCE-TOO MUCH MOVEMENT,HEAT,AND SENSITIVITY IN INTESTINES -MANSIK DOSHA VITIATION- OLD ANXIETY/STRESS DISTURING GUT-MIND CONNECTION
IN IBS-D, THE DIGESTION IS TOO QUICK AND IRREGULAR (LIKE A WEAK FLAME FLICKERING IN WIND)
GOALS OF AYURVEDIC TREATMENT IS- 1)TO STOP DIARRHEA AND BLOATING 2)STRENGTHEN DIGESTIVE FIRE 3)GEAL THE GUT LINING 4)CALM NERVOUS SYSTEM 5)IMPROVE DEEP SLEEP
TREATMENT-100% EFFECTIVE MEDICINES-DURATION 3-4 MONTHS WITH CONSISTENCY TO TREAT ROOT CAUSE
1)MORNING(EMPTY STOMACH) -KUTAJGHAN VATI-2 TABS WITH LUKEWARM WATER-CONTROLS DIARRHEA -BILWADI CHURNA- 1 TSP WITH BUTTERMILK OR WATER- STRENGTHEN INTESTINES
2)AFTER BREAKFAST AND DINNER- TWICE DAILY -MUSTARISTA+KUTAJARISTA-10 ML EACH WTH EQUAL WATER- IMPROVES DIGESTION,STOOPS LOOSE MOTIONS -HINGWASTAKA CHURNA-1/2 TSP WITH GHEE BEFORE MEALS- DIGESTION,REDUCES BLOATING -SHANKHA VATI-1 TAB TWICE AFTER MEALS- REDUCE GAS, INFLAMMATION
3)AT NIGHT- -TAGARA OR ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA-1/2 TSP WITH MILK - FOR SLEEP+NERVOUS SYSTEM -JATAMANSI CHURNA- 1/2 TSP WITH WATER-CALMS ANXIETY,HELPS SLEEP
DIET PLAN- EARLY MORNING- WARM JEERA AJWAIN WATER BREAKFAST- MOONG DAL CHILLA,COWS GHEE ETC MIDMORNING- RIPE BANANA OR POMEGRANATE OR ANY FRUITS LUNCH- RICE,MOONG DAL,BOILED VEGGIES EVENING- LIGHT ROASTED MAKHANA OR FRUIT DINNER- MOONG SOUP,THIN RICE GRUEL,GHEE BEFORE BED- MILK
*BUTTERMILK DAILY WITH ROASTED JEERA POST LUNCH-VERY MUCH BENEFICIAL IN IBS
AVOID- COLD RAW STALE FERMENRED FRIED OILY SPICY FOOD TEA/COFFEE WHITE SUGAR HEAVY LEGUMES(RAJMA,CHANA), RAW SALADS AND RAW SPROUTS LATE NIGHT EATING SKIPPING MEALS
YOGA,PRANAYAM AND SLEEP ROUTINE YOGA-15 MIN DAILY PAWANMUKTASANA APANASANA BALASANA SUPTABADDHAKONASANA-ALL ABOVE EMPTY STOMACH MORNING VAJRASANA AFTER MEALS
PRANAYAM- ANULOM VILOM-15 MIN SHEETALI BHRAMARI-5 MIN
SLEEP SUPPORT- -WARM OIL FOOT MASSAGE-SESAME OIL/GHEE BEFORE BED-MOST UNDERRATED BUT EVERY EFFECTIVE TREATMENT -NO SCREEN AFTER 9 PM -READ CALMING CONTENT OR DO 5 MIN SPIRITUAL CHANTING BEFORE SLEEP
DURATION OF TREATMENT IN 3-4 WEEKS- CONTROL DIARRHEA 4-6 WEEKS- REPAIR GUT,REDUCE SENSITIVITY CALMS MIND IMPROVE SLEEP- 4-6 WEEKS AFTER 3-4 MONTHS- STOP MEDICATIONS SHIFT TO HEALTHY DIET
*BAEL FRUIT PULP OR JUICE-GREAT FOR IBS-D
SLEEP AT LEAST 7-8 HOURS-PEACEFULLY
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPPFUL DO FOLLOW THANK YOU
Hello Asif MD
" NO NEED TO WORRY "
" I WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND TO RECOVER WITH UR WEAK DIGESTION IBS -D B SLEEP ISSUES SAFELY EFFECTIVELY PERMENENTLY "
UR CONCERNS Too Weak Digestion Severe Gas Loose Motions with Mucus Abdominal Pain Gut Sensitivity Poor Sleep Insomnia
MEDICAL HISTORY Anxiety
" ALL THESE ARE SYMPTOMS OF IBS- D( GRAHANI ROG & PRAVAHIKA) LIKE GUT IMBALANCE "
* These Probelm are Due to Weak Digestive Fire ( Mandagi ) * Such Probelm are Manosharrika ( Psychosomatic) Both Body and Mind Distrubance
• YOUR PROBLEMS :-
•High Agni Pitta Vata Imbalance • Agnimandya ( Weak Digestive Fire) •Ajirna(Indigestion) • Aam ( Toxins) •Adhmana (Flatulent Dyspepsia) • Amlapitta ( Acidity tendency) •sangrahani ( Malabsorption Syndrome) • Grahani ( IBS ) • Pravahika (IBS -D ) • Dhatukshay ( Malnutrition Weight issues)
• PROBABLE CAUSES :-
Weak Digestive Fire ( Agni ) Frequent Indigestion Improper Diet Highly Acidic Salty Sour Spicy Masala Oily Fast Junk Heavy for digestion Foods ; Improper Lifestyle Stress Anxiety Sedentary Life Style Addictions Nutritional Imablance Infections like H Pylori Amoebic Milk Indigestion Gluten Indigestion Fast eating etc
MANIFESTATION
Due to Above Causes —>Agni + Pitta + Vata Imablance ( Weak Digestive Fire —> Ajirna ( Indigestion) ----> Ama ( Toxins) + High Kapha Vata Imablance ----> Gut Vat Imbalance Bloating Gas Gut Kapha Imbalance Loose Stools with Mucus----> Kapha Vat Imbalance Affecting Malabsorption —> Dhatukshay (Malnutrition) Fatigue & Other Psychological issues
" NO NEED TO WORRY AYURVEDA HAS BEST PROMISING RESULTS ORIENTED ROOT LINE CURE FOR UR ISSUES "
• NOTE - ONLY TAKING MEDICINE IS NOT ENOUGH.U NEED COMBINATION THERAPY
• IN MY CLINICAL PRACTICE I HAVE SEEN 100 % RESULTS WITH COMBINING FOLLOWING TREATMENTS
"Ayurvedic Medicines+ Proper Diet + Physical Activities Exercise+ Yoga + Lifestyles Modification+ Stress Management + Nutritional Suppliments+ Counselling + Instructions to Follow "
• 100 % RESULT ORIENTED AYURVEDIC TREATMENT U MUST TRY
( Bloating Gas Irregular Bowels corrections appetite digestion Improves Energy improves Gut Flora maintains)
FOR GRAHANI ROG ( GUT IMBALANCE IBS D) * Tab.Ananadbhairav Ras ( Baidyanth Pharma) 1 -0- 1 After Food FOR AGNI DIGESTIVE POWDER AND BLOATING GAS * Tab.Agnitundi Vati ( Dhootapapeshwar Pharma) 1 -0-1 After Food FOR GUT HEALING FLORA REPAIR * Bilagyl ( Sandu Pharma) 2 Tsf Morning 2 Tsf Night After Food FOR GOOD ABSORPTION:- * Tab.Kutaj Parpati ( Dhootapapeshwar Pharma) 2 -0-2 After Food FOR NATURAL FLORA BUILDING PLANT BASED * Cap.Bliss Ashwagandha Multivitamin with Probiotics and Enzymes ( Bliss Wellness Pharma) 1-0-1 After Lunch FOR GUT MOTILITY AND MOTION CORRECTION * Syrup.Kutajmustakarista ( Alva’s Pharma) 15 ml -0- 15 ml Night After Food FOR STRESS BRAIN GUT AXIS CORRECTIONS SLEEP * Tab.Tagar 250 mg 0-0-2 After Food
INSTRUCTIONS MUST TO FOLLOW
• Drink Plenty of Water Fluids Fibers. • 100 Steps Walking After every meal • Hing Jeera Ajawain Sounf Mulethi Water Decoction Once Daily • Avoid Excessive Tea Coffee • Avoid Addictions like Smoke Alcohol Tobacco Tea Coffee if Any • Avoid Spicy Salty Sour Masala Fast Foods Nonveg Bakery excessive tea coffee No Afternoon Sleep • Timely Food Timely Sleep • Avoid Mental Stress Overthinking • Totally Avoid outside foods • Avoid Overeating Frequent Eating Sleeping immediately after food
• 100 % WORKING HOME MADE DELICIOUS PACHAK DECOCTION TO DIGESTION - TAKE EARLY MORNING
Hing 3 Pinches+ Jeera 1 Tsf+ Ajawain 6 Spoons + Sounff 2 Tsf+ Sendha Namak 2 Pinches+ Pure Turmeric 1 Pinch+ Methi Seeds 1 Tsf+ Tulsi Leaves 10 No + Pudina Leaves 10 in No + Dry Ginger 1 Pinch+ Jaggery 1 Tsf+ 1 Glass of Water — Boil on Mil Flame till it Becomes ½ Glass — Drink Boil Cooled Tea like twice a Day After Food
• DELICIOUS HOME MADE BUTTERMILK TO IMPROVE DIGESTION - TAKE AFTERNOON
Hing 3 Pinches + Jeera 1 Tsf + Ajawain ¼ Tsf + Coriander leaves 6 + Pudina Leaves 2 + Epsom Salt 2 Pinches + Fresh Butter Milk 1 Glass on Empty Stomach Daily Morning 1 Glass
• NORMAL DIET
* EARLY MORNING - Pachak Tea/Decoction as Mentioned Above
* BREAKFAST - Rava Ragi Bajra Oats Items/ Fruits Salads/ Home made Soups
* LUNCH
1 ½ Roti ( Jwar Bajara Ragi) + One Sabji ( Brinjal Lauki etc ) + 1 Green Leafy Vegetable ( Palak/Methi etc ) + 1 Glass Butter Milk+ Green Salad Rayta + Streamed Rice + Moong Dal * Delicious Buttermilk as suggested Earlier
* DINNER - Half of Lunch Quantity/ Fruits Salads/ Light Diet
• DO’S :- Prefer Healthy Nutritious Well Cooked Steamed Light for Digestion All Green leafy vegetables Salads Sprouts Fruits Soaked Dry fruits fibers Plenty Of Water Fluids intake Luke Warm Water to Drink Fresh Butter Milk ,Cow Ghee
Lauki Turai Prawal Methi Palak Carrot Jeera Ajawain Hing Apple Pomegranate
• DON’TS :- Restrict Heavy for digestion Excessive Acidic Salty Sour Spicy Fried Oily Junk food Food Non veg Other Dairy products (Milk Curd )Bakery Foods Wheat Maida Udad items Fermented Foods Excess Tea Coffee Milk Panner Curd Rajma Chole Pea Poha Sabudana Fermented Foods Deep fried
• LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS Rest Good Sleep Lifestyle Physical Activities Timely Food Intakes Sleep Early Wake Early Avoid Sedentary Lifestyle
• YOGA Anulom Vilom Pranayam Surya Namaskar Panvanmuktasan Utkatasna Malasan ( 5 Rounds Each)
• EXERCISES Walking Jogging Mild Mobility Exercise Aerobics etc
• ANTISTRESS Dhyan Meditation
REGARDS
Dr Arun Desai
May Allah Bless You 😊🙏
If you have any questions u can ask me.I will Answer u to level of your satisfaction.U have Text Option here.
For managing IBS with predominant diarrhea and bloating, Ayurveda offers several natural interventions, primarily focusing on your digestive fire or agni, and calming your mind, which is interconnected with gut health. First, dietary habits play a critical role. Favor foods that are balancing for Vata dosha, as IBS symptoms may be indicative of a Vata imbalance. Incorporate warm, cooked foods, such as steamed vegetables, soups, rice, and ghee. Avoid raw, cold foods, caffeinated beverages, and excessive spices as these can exacerbate symptoms.
A simple home remedy involves using cumin, coriander, and fennel seeds; these can balance your digestion. Boil a teaspoon of each in a cup of water, strain, and drink it twice a day. This decoction may assist in reducing bloating and improving gut motility. Also, consuming a teaspoon of psyllium husk mixed with lukewarm water at bedtime could help normalize bowel movements by absorbing excess fluid and firming stools.
Addressing the poor sleep aspect, ensure that your evening routine is calming. Ayurveda suggests drinking warm milk with a pinch of turmeric and a dash of nutmeg before bed. This can enhance sleep quality and relaxation. Ashwagandha, an adaptogenic herb, is known for its calming properties; taking it in the morning may help mitigate stress and support restful sleep.
Practicing calming breathing exercises, like alternate nostril breathing (Nadi Shodhana), can help reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality. Additionally, regular abhyanga or self-massage with warm sesame oil can soothe your nervous system and improve circulation.
Remember, establishing a consistent daily routine or dinacharya is pivotal. Try to eat, sleep, and wake up at the same time daily. Limiting screen time before bed, and ensuring your sleeping environment is quiet and dark are simple yet effective ways to improve sleep.
While these strategies may provide relief, if symptoms persist, it’s crucial to consult a healthcare professional to rule out other conditions and receive further guidance tailored to your needs.

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