Loose stool from 3 months after typhoid - #26395

Don’t worry, Start taking, 1.Kbir X-liv Ds syp. 20ml +20mlwater b.d. 2.shankh vati 1-0-1 3.chandraprabha vati 1-0-1 4.Bilwa choorna 1tsf with Buttermilk twice in a day. **Daily drink glass of Buttermilk +roasted cumin powder thrice in a day.

Follow up after 15 days.

hello sana ,

After typhoid, your digestive system becomes very weak, especially the Agni (digestive fire), which is responsible for proper digestion and absorption. Even though your fever and infection settled, your intestines are still inflamed or sensitive. That’s why you still get loose stools (Atisaara). Wheat roti contains gluten, which can be hard to digest during this recovery period, especially if your gut lining is weak, which explains why you feel better without it.

This condition is common after strong infections and antibiotics, which disturb the natural gut bacteria (jeernavastha ke baad pachan bal kam ho jata hai). The key now is to strengthen digestion, heal the intestines, and stop the toxin formation (Ama).

Investigations (if not done already): Stool routine and culture – To rule out chronic gut infection CBC, ESR – To assess inflammation CRP – For chronic inflammation Thyroid profile (optional) – Rule out any underlying metabolic cause Celiac profile (if gluten seems to worsen)

Treatment Plan: 1. Ama Pachana (First 5–7 days)

Shunthi Churna (Dry ginger powder) – ¼ tsp with warm water 2 times a day before meals Bilvadi Churna – ½ tsp after meals with warm water, twice daily

2. Internal Medicines (Continue after 5 days of ama pachana):

Kutajghan Vati – 2 tablets twice daily after food (for controlling loose stools and healing intestine) Mustakarishta – 15 ml with equal water twice daily after meals (to support digestion and reduce gut inflammation) Dadimashtaka Churna – ½ tsp with honey or warm water twice daily (to improve appetite and digestion)

Diet Advice:

Avoid wheat, maida, milk, raw salad, fried items Prefer warm rice gruel, moong dal, pomegranate, boiled vegetables Sip warm water throughout the day Eat fresh and small frequent meals

Regards, Dr. Karthika

1) Piyushavalli rasa - 250 mg+ ramabana rasa -250 mg+ jatiphaladi chunaav 2gm - before food with tandulodaka and honey 3 times a day

2) samangadi kwath with water 2 times 10 ml 1 hr after food

Diet and Lifestyle

Pathya

Vilepi (Rice gruel), Laajaa Manda, rice washed water (make sure rice is not contaminated with pesticides),

Rice + Curd.

Rice + Buttermilk.

Masoor or Aadhaki Yoosha.

Frequent drinking of coconut water.

Kadali pushpa, madhu, jambu phala, ardraka, shunthi, dadima, bilvaphala, jatiphala, changeri, jeeraka, hribera, bhanga, dhanyaka, mahanimba.

Other diets having deepana and laghu guna.

Rest.

Apathya

Heavy, hard, cold, hot, spicy and oily.

Hi sana this is Dr Vinayak as considering your problem See maa if you have history of typhoid fever you should follow some patya for that

*As it mainly impacts on your gut /intestine bcz of that it is happening repeatedly

*Have only light and soft diet not too salty /spicy *Avoid all out side food *Always eat warm and freshly prepared food

Rx -kutaja ghana vati 1-0-1after food Arogyavardini vati 2-0-2after food Shanka vati 1-0-1after food Follow this you will get relief Thank you

HELLO SANA,

You’ve had typhoid , a serious bacterial infection. Even after the fever and infection are gone, your digestive system may take a long time to recover.

What you’re experiencing now- loose stools for 3 months, mild abdominal pain, and poor response to medicine-is often called -post infectious irritable bowel syndrome -grahani roga in ayurveda

This happens when your digestive fire is weakened and cannot fully digest food. This leads to Ama(toxins) in the gut, poor absorption, and chronic loose motion

TREATMENT GOALS -stregthen agni(digestive fire) -eliminate ama(toxins from incomplete digestion) -stop loose motions by stabilising digestion -balance vata and Pitta dosha, especially in colon and intestines -rebuild gut strength and restore proper bowel formation

INTERNAL MEDICINES

1) KUTAJGHAN VATI= 2 tabs twice daily after meals for 4-6 weeks = controls chronic diarrhoea and stops excess bowel movements by acting on gut wall

2) BILWADI CHURNA= 1 tsp with buttermilk twice daily after meals for 6 weeks =it binds stool and calms intestines

3) DADIMASHTAKA CHURNA= 1 tsp after meals with warm water for 4 weeks =improves digestion and absorption, reduces bloating

4) MUSTAKARSIHTA= 20 ml with water after meals twice daily for 2 months =restore gut balance and digestion

5) SHANKHA VATI = 1 tab twice daily after meals for 1 month =reduces gas, improves appetite, supports agni

6) TAKRA (spiced buttermilk ) + NAGARMOTHA CHURNA= 1 glass daily after lunch =best for grahani, it nourishes gut flora and reduces toxins

DIET TO BE FOLLOWED

INCLUDE -khichdi with ghee and cumin -rice gruel with rock salt and ginger -steamed vegetables - bottle gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin -homemade curd(well fermented) or buttermilk -stewed apple, banana, pomegranate -moong dal soup, clear soups -jeera water or ajwain water after meals

AVOID -wheat, maida, bread (gluten can trigger issues) -milk, unless boiled and spiced -spicy, sour, fried, fermented foods -raw vegetables, salads, fruits like watermeelon -cold drinks , ice water -tea/coffee in excess

HOME REMEDIES

1) POMEGRANATE PEEL POWDER + HONEY -1/4 tsp powder with 1 tsp honey- once daily

2) ROASTED FENNEL + CUMIN SEEDS - chew after meals to reduce gas and help digestion

3) DRY GINGER + JAGGERY BALLS - small pea sized after meals to improve digestion

4) AJWAIN + BLACK SALT MIX -1/2 tsp after food with warm water for bloating

LIFESTYLE + YOGA + PRANAYAM

DO -eat on time every day - chew food well, eat slowly -walk 10-15 mins after meals -sleep by 10:30 PM, wake early - vajrasana after meals 10 mins - pawanmuktasana, apanasana in morning

PRANAYAM -Anulom Vilom= 5-10 min -Bhramari -sheetali

AVOID -skipping meals or overeating -daytime sleep -long screen time after meals -emotional stress (strongly affects digestion)

INVESTIGATION -stool test -celieac disease antiboidies -complete blood count -CRP, ESR -SIBO test -coloscopy

You are dealing with a gut that has not yet healed after infection. Modern medicine often misses this- it just gives antibiotics or probiotics. Ayurveda understands the root issue-weakened digestive fire, toxin buildup, vata pitta imbalance

BY -correcting your digestive fire -following a simple Satvik diet -using gut healing medications -avoiding triggers like gluten -restoring balance through lifestyle and pranayam

You can expect recovery in about 4-8 weeks with consistent effort

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

Start Kutaj ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water, This will improve your intestinal strength and reduce loose stools Tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 is required to improve your digestion capacity., which has become weak due to Typhoid. Avoid wheat and wheat products Also avoid milk Can take buttermilk with pinch of asafoetida black salt and roasted jeera powder after lunch daily Follow up after 1 month

Persistent loose stools following typhoid recovery could indeed be linked to a weakened digestive fire, or agni, affected systems like the annavaha srotas (digestive channels), and an imbalance that needs to be addressed. Within the Siddha-Ayurvedic perspective, this may generally relate to a vitiated Vata dosha which can destabilize the intestines, leading to continual diarrhea. Consider these steps to help balance and strengthen your digestive function.

1. Diet: In your diet, emphasize easily digestible, warm, and lightly spiced foods. Incorporate more cooked vegetables such as squash and carrot or root vegetables and avoid raw foods and heavy dairy for time being. Cumin, ginger, and fennel as spices can be helpful for you with improving digestive agni.

2. Herbal Remedies: Try taking Kutaja (Holarrhena antidysenterica) powder, known to be useful in diarrhea. Mix about half a teaspoon in warm water twice daily or as per your local practitioner’s advice. Another useful herb might be Bilva (Aegle marmelos) used similarly.

3. Hydration: Ensure adequate hydration by drinking warm water throughout your day. Add a pinch of salt and a splash of ginger juice to aid absorption and replenish any lost electrolytes.

4. Lifestyle: Keep stress levels low as this can influence Vata. Practice calming activities like Pranayama or gentle yoga.

If symptoms persist over a month or worsen, it’s significant to address this with a healthcare professional, possibly considering additional diagnostic tests, as chronic diarrhea may result in dehydration or nutrient deficiencies. Further investigation could be needed for conditions like IBS or post-infectious complications.

It seems like you’re experiencing persisting loose stools even after recovering from typhoid. In Ayurveda, this can often be related to an imbalance in the doshas, particularly Vata dosha, which can be disturbed following such infections. Here’s what you might consider:

First, focus on enhancing your agni, or digestive fire. Consider incorporating a decoction of ginger and black pepper into your routine; boil a small piece of ginger with a pinch of black pepper in water and consume it warm before meals. This can help stimulate digestion and improve stool consistency.

Next, prioritize a diet that’s light and easily digestible, avoiding heavy or cold foods which might hinder digestion. Opt for cooked vegetables, rice, and moong dal, while steering clear of raw salads and dairy products which can aggravate Vata.

Including Triphala in your routine could also be beneficial. It aids in detoxification and balances the doshas. Take one teaspoon with warm water before bed to help regulate bowel movements.

Hydration plays a key role, but ensure you’re sipping warm water throughout the day rather than cold. Warm water aids in calming the digestive tract.

Since you’ve already reduced wheat to alleviate pain, continuing adding other sources of soluble fiber like oats or cooked carrots, which can help firm the stool.

Lastly, practice yoga or gentle exercises like walking to pacify Vata and support the digestive system. Paschimottanasana and Pawanmuktasana are particularly helpful.

If these do not help in a reasonable time, it’s crucial to consult with a healthcare professional for further evaluation. Typhoid can sometimes lead to longer-term effects on the gut, and a specialist can help ensure there is no underlying issue requiring medical attention.

HELLO SANA,

ROOT CAUSE IN AYURVEDA -typhoid weakens digestive fire -continued ama(toxins) + vata pitta imbalance -possibly gluten sensitivity seen from symptom relief

GENERAL AYURVEDIC APPROACH -agni deepana (stimulate digestion ) -Ama pachana (removes toxins) -Vata pitta Shamana (balance vata and pitta) -Grahani treatment (for chronic loose stools)

MEDICATIONS

1) BILVADI VATI= 2 tabs twice daily after meals with warm water =astringent, stops loose stools

2) KUTAJARISHTA= 20 ml with water after meals =anti-diarrheal, restores gut

3) MUSTAKARISHTA= 15 ml twice daily after meals = digestive, anti-diarrheas

4) TAKRA SIDDHA YAVAGU= rice porridge with buttermilk =grahani specific diet

5) AGNITUNDI VATI= 2 tab twice daily before meals =enhances digestion

DIET -light, warm, easily digestible food -avoid wheat, milk, fried food, spicy food -include= mung dal khihdi -pomegranate juice -buttermilk with roasted cumin and rock salt -steamed vegetables -use hing, jeera, ajwain

AVOID -cold drinks, raw foods -wheat if sensitivity observed -milk and milk products except buttermilk -junk, refined foods

LIFESTYLE -regular eating times -gentle yoga= pawanmuktasana, apanasana, vajrasana after meals -avoid day sleep, excessive mental stress

THANK YOU

DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA