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Bowel movements and Constipation - #25227

UjjyantSingh

How to cure my constipation and incomplete bowel movements I have irritation on skin Irritable bowels Gastric problems Hypertension Stress Anxiety And so many other issues related to skin, scalp, and stomach

Age: 28
Chronic illnesses: Constipation
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Hi Ujjyant you have mentioned multiples problems here, but among the all issues your gut problem and mental stress must be the root cause for all others. So we have to focus on that at first And also please mention what kind of skin irritations you have ? Itching /burning etc, was there any rashes ? 1.Guluchyadi kwatham tab 2-0-2 before food 2.Thriphala tab 2-0-2 after food 3.Dhanwantharam gulika 2-2-2 after food(chew and swallow with jeeraka water) 4.Manasamithra gulika 1at bedtime *Avoid junk and processed foods Avoid carbonated and soft drinks Always have 3-4litres of water /days Do Pranayama/Yoga/Meditation regularly
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Hello Ujjyant Singh, Thank you for sharing your concerns so clearly. I can understand your concern regarding your poor digestion. you’re 28, and from what you’ve mentioned, it sounds like your main issue is poor digestion and chronic constipation, which is affecting your skin, scalp, mind and even blood pressure. In Ayurveda, Acharya charaka🙇‍♀️ has beautifully explains this interconnectedness: “Rogaha sarve api mande agnau” that means All diseases begin from poor digestion. When your Agni (digestive fire) is disturbed➡️ it affects Vata-Pitta➡️ leading to a cycle of constipation➡️ toxins (Ama) ➡️ skin & mind issues. **AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE** This sounds like a combination of: 👉Constipation 👉Grahani - Digestive issue 👉Pitta-Vata prakopa **AYURVEDIC TREATMENT** ✅INTERNAL MEDICATION 1 Dadimadi ghrita 1 tsp, morning empty stomch for IBS 2 Amlant 2-0-2 before breakast and dinner ( for gastric problem) 3 stresscom 1-0-1 after food ( for anxiety - this will eventually reduce your blood pressure) 4 Hinguvasthaka choorna 1 tsp with warm water just beforr lunch 5 Anuloma DS 1 tab at bed time for constipation ✅ 2. Skin & Scalp Issue 1 Apply Eladi Tailam before bath on body (especially itchy parts) and keep. Light coating of it on itching part after bath 2Use Kumkumadi Taila on facial patches if any 3 Wash scalp with Shikakai + Amla + Neem powder mix (avoid chemical shampoos) ✅ 3. Mind & Nerve Support (Stress + Anxiety) ☑️Oil massage with Brahmi taila on scalp 2× weekly Reduces stress and improves sleep ☑️Also practice Anulom Vilom + Bhramari + Yoga Nidra daily 10–15 min. ✅4. Diet Modifications ✅ Eat: Khichdi, moong dal, ghee, rice Boiled lauki, pumpkin, carrots Coconut water, buttermilk with jeera Soaked raisins, figs, black sesame Warm water with ajwain + saunf after food ❌ Avoid: Tea/coffee excess Bakery food, cheese, maida Sour curd, fried snacks Cold drinks, late-night eating Skipping meals or fasting often ✅ 5. Lifestyle & Daily Routine Wake up before 6 am, warm water with lemon/ajwain in morning Oil massage 2–3×/week before bath Avoid screens before sleep, late dinners Sleep by 10:30 pm for best healing Keep bowel routine fixed (best time: 6–8 am) Wishing you calm gut, clear skin, and peace of mind😊 Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate
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Addressing the root cause of constipation and related concerns involves a multifaceted approach in Ayurveda, targeting digestion, stress, and lifestyle factors. Constipation can reflect an imbalance in the Vata dosha, affecting Apana Vayu, which governs the lower digestive tract. Begin with dietary modifications: incorporate warm, cooked foods like stewed apples in the morning, seasoned with a pinch of ginger and cinnamon to stimulate digestion. Increase intake of fiber-rich foods like steamed vegetables and whole grains, but avoid excessive raw foods which might exacerbate Vata imbalance. Hydration is crucial. Aim for warm water throughout the day to facilitate digestion and soften stools, enhancing bowel movement. Introducing triphala powder—around a teaspoon in warm water at night—can help regulate bowel motions by rejuvenating the colon. Considering stress and anxiety, cultivate a routine that includes pranayama and meditation to balance the mind and nervous system, easing Vata disorders. Regularity in daily routines, especially meal timings and sleep, can foster overall balance and well-being. ensure adequate sleep, as it permits the body to rejuvenate and balances hormones contributing to stress and anxiety. For gastric problems, moderate consumption of honey and lemon water in the morning helps improve Agni (digestive fire). Avoid processed foods, excessive caffeine, and spicy foods that may increase Pitta and aggravate gastric irritation. Addressing hypertension, limit salt intake and integrate calming Ayurvedic herbs such as Ashwagandha, known for reducing stress and anxiety. For skin issues, consider Gandhak Rasayana under guidance, which detoxyfies and improves skin health, alongside topical applications like coconut oil to soothe irritation. Balance Pitta by avoiding too much sun exposure. Persistent conditions also require consulting an Ayurvedic physician for personalized treatment. If symptoms persist or worsen, seeking medical care is essential to preclude underlying serious conditions.
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Don't worry 🌱 Ayurveda 🌱 💠 This is a disease in which undigested food ( ama) is accumulated in the amashaya and stool is retained in the colon (pakvasaya) due to the vitiation of apana vayu. Because of the abnormal condition of apana vayu the stool is not expelled out and the digestion is disturbed. ❌ * Reduce spicy, sour, oily food stuffs, tubers, pickles, fried items * Avoid fasting and full meals * Avoid intake of cold water in empty stomach * Avoid non vegetarian food, hotel food, bakery items, cool drinks * Avoid jack fruit, ghee, alcohol, smoking * stress ✅ * Intake light food, butter milk * Water processed with ginger * Curry leaves, carrot, fibre rich vegetables, sappotta, cabbage. 💊 MEDICINES 💊 1. Gandharvahastyadi kashayam - 15 ml with 60 ml boiled hot water morning and evening before food (empty stomach) 2. Dhanwantaram gulika - 2 - 0 - 2 after food 3. Hinguvachadi choornam - 1 tspn with butter milk morning and night before food 4. Hridyavirechanam - 1 tspn with warm water at bed time 🌱 In lateral phase 1. Abhayarishtam - 25 ml twice daily after food 2. Anuloma DS 1 - 0 - 1 bed time Thank you
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Triphala churna- 1 teaspoon with warm water at night Abhaya aristha- 4 teaspoon with equal quantity of water twice daily after food
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Don't worry ujjayant, Start taking 1. Abhyarishta 20 ml with 30 ml of Lukewarm water just after having meal twice in a day. 2.panchsakar choorna 1 tsf with lukewarm water after having meal twice in a day.. 3.kbir tab.Sukoon 1-1-1 Follow up after 15 days... You will definitely get relief... F
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HI ujjyantsingh dont worry , we heard your problem ... Actually Constipation happens when Apāna Vāyu, which is responsible for downward movement (defecation, urination, menstruation), becomes blocked or imbalanced. Ayurveda calls this "Malabandha" where the natural flow of mala (stool) is restricted. This condition can be due to: -Dryness (Rukṣatva) in the colon (lack of snigdhatva/snehana). -low fiber and water intake. -irregular food and sleep habits. -stress, suppressed urges, and mental disturbances. -Chronic diseases (hypothyroidism, Parkinsonism, IBS, stroke). -Drug side effects (iron, antihypertensives). When this blockage continues, toxins (āma) accumulate, affecting the skin, scalp, digestion, and even the mind. This is why constipation is often linked with gas, headaches, acne, hair fall, anxiety, and disturbed sleep. Ayurveda works by: 1.Restoring Apāna Vāyu’s flow (Apāna anulomana), 2.Rehydrating and lubricating the intestines (Snigdhatva), <link removed>toxifying through mild virecana and vāsti, 4.Correcting agni (digestive fire) and reducing āma. = Internal Medicines 1.Triphala Churna – 5–10g with warm water at bedtime. 2.Pañcasakāra Churna – 5g + warm water before dinner – for deep cleansing. 3.Avipattikara Churna – 5g with warm water at bedtime – if acidity is associated. 4.Dadimadi Ghrtam – 10ml on empty stomach with warm water – for gut lubrication. 5.Sukumāra Lehyam – 10g at bedtime – relieves chronic bloating + improves bowel tone. 6.Abhayāriṣṭam – 15 ml + equal water after food, twice daily. Dhanvantara Gulika – 1 tab after food, twice daily – for vāta regulation. =External / Panchakarma 1.Mātrāvasti (home-based) with Pippalyādi Tailam 50 ml – after food, alternate days. 2.Abhyanga (oil massage) + Uṣṇa Snāna – 3 times a week. 3.Vasti karma under supervision if chronic and resistant. +Diet + Lifestyle Warm, freshly cooked, fiber-rich meals (fruits, vegetables, whole grains). Soak 4–5 raisins + 1 fig overnight and consume first thing in morning. Avoid curd at night, maida, cold foods, and caffeine. Fix daily toilet routine – even if urge is absent. Drink warm water throughout the day. Perform gentle yoga/asanas: Pavanamuktasana, Vajrasana, Malasana. Sleep early; avoid late-night screen exposure you might have some common questions regarding this and I hope so I have given u a detailed view on based ur condition ! I really hope so u will get cured when follow all this systematically ! Q: Why am I constipated even after eating well? ➡ Chronic constipation can be due to vāta imbalance, dryness in intestines, drug side effects, or sluggish Apāna vāyu. Ayurveda corrects the vāyu flow and nourishes the gut. Q: Will I be dependent on Triphala forever? ➡ No. These are not habit-forming like allopathic laxatives. They gently reset gut rhythm. Once apāna vāyu is balanced, we taper the medicines. Q: What if I don’t feel motion even after trying remedies? ➡ That shows deeper vāta blockage or colon inertia (mūḍha vāta). We then go for vāsti or ghee-based virecana to unblock the colon. Q: How long will it take to get normal motions? ➡ In most cases, 10–15 days for relief, but 1–2 months for full gut regulation. Chronic cases may take up to 3 months. thank you, REGARDS - DR.KARTHIKA
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Take tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water, This will improve your digestion. Take tablet Nityam 0-0-1 at bedtime with water, this will help to remove constipation. Take prasham tablet 0-0-2 at bedtime with water Rasgandha 2-0-0 after breakfast with water This will help control dll your other problems. Follow up after 1 month
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Constipation is described as the inability to empty the intestines or the passage of hard stools. Avoid - The chilly, dry foods and spicy foods too Include Triphala, castor oil, psyllium husk, flax seeds, and raisins are some of the natural laxatives. Dietary changes include eating more fruits and vegetables, whole grains. Yoga include - Kapalabhati Pranayama (Skull-Shining Breath): Kapalabhati is a cleansing and energizing breath that helps in stimulating the abdominal organs and improving digestion . Treatment Triphala guggulu 60 night one tab Arogyavardhini- 2 tablets twice a day before meals. Chirubilwadi Kashaya - 20ml + 40ml warm water, twice a day before meals. Sukumar Ghrita- 15ml with warm water, 2 x times a day after meals
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HELLO UJJYANT SINGH, Symptoms= chronic constipation, incomplete bowel movements, gastric issues, irritable bowels, skin and scalp irritation, hypertension, and stress- your condition seems multi systemic but strongly rooted in gut imbalance, which is central in Ayurveda. In Ayurveda, your symptoms point toward an imbalanced vata and pitta dosha -Constipation and incomplete evacuation-> indicative of aggravated Vata dosha in colon. -Gas and IBS symptoms-> also vata, sometimes combined with pitta if there's burning or irritation. -Skin and scalp irritation-> caused by pitta aggravation and toxic buildup from poor digestion - Hypertension and stress-> vata and pitta both impact the nervous system, chronic stress dries out the system and weakens digestion. ROOT CAUSE IN AYURVEDA, Agni Mandya(weak digestive fire) + vata- vyatha(disturbed apana vata) - Due to poor dietary habits, irregular lifestyle, stress, and toxin buildup, your digestive fire is low leading to - incomplete digestion - accumulated toxins - blockage of channels - irritated skin and scalp due to poor liver and blood detox AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT 1) DIET MANAGEMENT FOOD TO AVOID -dry/cold food= raw salads, crackers, cold milk - pitta aggravating= tomatoes, fermented foods, spicy curries -vata aggravating= beans, fried food, stale flowers - gas causing= cauliflower, broccoli, potatoes, esp raw or uncooked FOODS TO INCLUDE -warm, soft, oily food= kichdi, soups, stewed fruits -healthy oils= cow ghee, sesame oil(internal and external body massage) - spices= cumin, coriander, fennel, ajwain - fruits= apples, papaya, pear, figs (soaked overnight) - liquids= warm water, herbal tea= cumin+coriander+ fennel tea GOALS OF FOOD SHOULD BE -rekindle digestive fire -avoid foods that aggravate vata/pitta - promote soft, easy bowel movement - reduce gas, bloating, and inflammation -nourish skin and hair DIET GUIDELINES -eat warm, moist, freshly cooked food= avoid raw/cold/ stale - no refined sugar, wheat, fermented, fried, or junk foods - cook with ghee and spices like cumin, fennel, ajwain - drink warm water only- no cold water or fridge drinks -eat 3 main meals, avoid snacking or overeating INTERNAL MEDICATIONS * FOR CONSTIPATION AND INCOMPLETE EVACUATION 1) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime(daily) 2) ISABGOL HUSK= 1 tsp with warm milk at night(alternate to triphala) 3) CASTOR OIL= 2 tsp once weekly with warm water at bedtime * FOR GAS, IBS, GASTRIC UPSET 1) HINGWASTAKA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm water before meals twice daily 2) KUTAJGHAN VATI= 1 tab after lunch and dinner * FOR SKIN , SCALP, LIVER DETOX 1) MANJISTHA GHAN VATI= 1 tab after lunch and dinner 2) AROGYAVARDHINI VATI= 1 tab after lunch and dinner with warm water 3) NEEM CAPSULES= 1 cap morning empty stomach for skin itching FOR STRESS, HYPERTENSION AND SLEEP 1) ASHWAGANDHA POWDER= 1 tsp with milk at bedtime 2) JATAMANSI CAPSULES= 1 cap at bedtime 3) SARPAGANDHA GHAN VATI= 1 tab in morning bp regulator YOGA AND PRANAYAM -pawanmuktasana= gas release -malasana= squatting pose helps colon - vajrasana= after meals - paschimmotanasana= stretches colon PRANAYAM -Anulom Vilom= 5-10 min - Bhramari= 3-5 rounds - Sheetali= if skin inflammation HOME REMEDIES 1) NATURAL CONSTIPATION MIX -1 tsp triphala - 1 tsp ghee - 1 glass warm water =mix and drink before bed- cleanses colon gently KICHADI CLEANSE=5-7 DAYS recepie= moog dal+ rice + cumin + turmeric + ghee =balances all 3 doshas, heals gut, releievs constipation SCALP AND SKIN DETOX OIL -100 ml coconut oil - 5 neem leaves - 1 tsp turmeric =boil neem in oil, cool, apply to scalp or skin rashes overnight CCF TEA -1/2 tsp each of cumin, coriander, fennel seeds -boil in 3 cups water -> reduce to 1 cup -sip warm throughout the day ADVISED PANCHAKARMA -virechana -basti EXPECTED RESULTS 1 WEEK= regular bowel movements, lighter digestion 2-3 WEEKS= improved skin itching, less gas/bloating 4-6 WEEKS= reduced stress, better scalp and skin clarity 2-3 MONTHS= restoration of gut health, skin balance, and mind calmess DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
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Hello Ujjyant ji, Based on your symptoms= constipation, incomplete bowel movements, irritable bowels, gastric issues, skin and scalp irritation, hypertension, stress, and anxiety- its clear that you're facing a systemic imbalance due to vitiation of vata and pitta doshas. -Constipation and gas= often due to aggravated vata dosha -Skin and scalp issues= usually a sign of excess pitta(heat) in the blood and liver -Stress and Anxiety= vata imbalance affects the ming -Hypertension= can be linked to both pitta (heat/stress) and vata (nervous system) imbalances AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT PLAN DIET -ghee with warm milk at night(1 tsp ghee in 1 cup warm milk) -soaked raisins, figs, or prunes in morning - cumin, coriander fennel tea after meals -steamed vegetables, moong dal , rice - warm, cooked, oily, and easy-to-digest foods AVOID -dry, raw, cold or processed foods - caffeine, spicy/oily food, sour curd, carbonated drinks -excessive tea or irregular eating habits INTERNAL MEDICATIONS 1) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water before bed= improves bowel clearance 2) AVIPPATIKAR CHURNA= 1 tsp before meals with warm water= reduces acidity and supports digestion 3) BILWADI CHURNA= 1 tsp with water after melas= if irritable bowel is dominant 4) ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA- 1 tsp with warm milk at bedtime = for calming stress and anxiety 5) AROGYAVARDHINI VATI= 1 tab with warm water after meals =detoxifies the liver, useful for skin and gastric support DAILY ROUITNE -wake before sunrise and drink 1 glass of warm water with lemon and honey -perform self oil massage with coconut oil- calms vata, improves digestion, and soothes the skin -practice gentle yoga poses like -pawanmuktasana -vajrasana -cat-cow pose -sit quietly for 5-10 min of nadi sodhana Pranayam to ease anxiety and regulate BP. DETOX AND PANCHAKARMA if constipation and other issue are chronic and not curing, go for panchakarma -BASTI- medicated enema- best -VIRECHANA- purgation-cleanses excess pitta MENTAL HEALTH- STRESS AND ANXIETY -ashwagandha chmurna in milk can help calm the nervous system -regular guided meditation, journaling, or yoga nidra -reduce screen time, especially before bed SKIN AND SCALP CARE -use neem oil on scalp and body -avoid chemical-laden soaps/shampoos -add turmeric+ sandalwood paste locally to reduce inflammation Your symptoms are interconnected and suggest a vata-pitta imbalance. ayurvedic treatment focuses on restoring balance at the root, not just symptom relief. by combinig - diet changes -medications -lifestyle -stress reduction -occasional detox therapes you cans ee long term improvement DO follow thank you DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA
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