Question #2890
249 days ago
146
Irregular bowel movements - #2890
Bharati Baruah
Last few years i am having this irregular bowel moments. Sometimes gap between 5 days, but that time also i feel hungry and i can eat three proper meals. But my stomach blotted. And after that gap i never feel any pain and any kind of irritation
Age: 36
FREE
done
Question is closed
FREE! Ask an Ayurvedic Doctor — 24/7,
100% Anonymous
100% Anonymous
Get expert answers anytime,
completely confidential.
No sign-up needed.
completely confidential.
No sign-up needed.

Doctors’ responses
Experiencing irregular bowel movements, along with bloating, but no pain or irritation, can sometimes point to digestive imbalances in Ayurveda. This could be a sign of Vata dosha imbalances, especially if your digestion is erratic or if you’re feeling bloated without obvious symptoms like pain or discomfort. Since you’re still feeling hungry and able to eat normally, this may indicate a slower digestion or possible Ama (toxins) accumulation in your digestive system. Ayurveda generally addresses this by recommending dietary adjustments, herbs, and lifestyle changes that promote digestion and gut health.
Here are a few Ayurvedic approaches:
Triphala: A popular herbal remedy for balancing digestion and promoting regular bowel movements. It gently cleanses the intestines without being harsh.
Ginger: Aids digestion and reduces bloating. You could try drinking ginger tea.
Abhyanga (oil massage): This technique can help stimulate your digestive system and reduce Vata imbalance.
Dietary advice includes eating warm, well-cooked meals with light, easily digestible foods like khichdi or soups. Avoid heavy, greasy, and cold foods. Staying hydrated and incorporating some physical activity like yoga or walking can also improve digestion and reduce bloating.
If the symptoms persist or worsen, it may be worth consulting an Ayurvedic practitioner to tailor a specific treatment plan, as it could be linked to deeper imbalances in your digestive system.
11913 answered questions
78% best answers
done
Accepted response
0 replies
Ah, dealing with irregular bowel movements can be frustrating, right? Sounds like there's a bit of a Kapha or Vata imbalance going on, these often play a significant role in digestion. The bloating you mentioned, it's likely your "agni," or digestive fire, isn't quite optimal. But hey, it's good that you're still feeling hungry and keeping up with meals!
First things first, let's chat about your diet a bit. Try to include more warm, cooked foods rather than cold or raw ones. Things like warm soups, stews, and even lightly spiced broths can help perking up your digestion. Avoid heavy and oily foods for a while, they might dampen the agni further. Sipping on warm water throughout the day could also be helpful, or try a cup of ginger tea after meals – ginger's great for stoking that digestive fire.
And talking about spices, do you use enough? Cumin, fennel, coriander – these can be a lifesaver to help release trapped gas and ease bloating. A pinch of hing (asafoetida) in your cooking, might make a noticeable difference as well.
Besides food, let's also look at routine. Having meals at regular times could align your system. Try waking up early, before sunrise if possible, around 6am is ideal in Ayurveda. Incorporate a few minutes of gentle yoga or stretches in the morning. It doesn't have to be complex, even simple twists can stimulate digestion and ease bloating.
If constipation is creeping in more often than not, triphala can be beneficial. Taking half a teaspoon with warm water before bed might regulate things over time. But do it cautiously and don’t make it a long-term dependence.
If these changes don’t help or you notice any pain or serious discomfort, do seek professional care. It’s always best to balance Ayurvedic practices with modern medicine for something chronic. And, of course, listen to what your body is telling you!
26294 answered questions
18% best answers
0 replies

FREE! Ask an Ayurvedic doctor — 24/7,
100% Anonymous
100% Anonymous
600+ certified Ayurvedic experts. No sign-up.
About our doctors
Only qualified ayurvedic doctors who have confirmed the availability of medical education and other certificates of medical practice consult on our service. You can check the qualification confirmation in the doctor's profile.
Related questions
Popular questions
Disturb and feel irritate all the time
Nikhat
23 hours ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
9 answers
Right Knee osteoarthritis from 2 years
Akshata
19 hours ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
9 answers
Difficulty in conceiving and I have irregular periods
Shivangi
9 hours ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
9 answers
Fatty liver urinetrack infection
AFSAN
9 hours ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
8 answers
How to cure the chronic Jock itch permenent
Akash
23 hours ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
8 answers
How can you reverse pcod.regulate my periods and get pregnancy
Chinni
12 hours ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
7 answers
How to cure irregular periods???
Sapna
10 hours ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
7 answers
Pregnancy try panren marrige aki twoyears kitta akuthu
Meghala
23 hours ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
6 answers
Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA)
Violeta Nunes
15 hours ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
6 answers
Will Ashwaganda and Guggul interact with my thyroid meds.
Natalia
4 hours ago
FREE
3 answers
I have a sweating in normal time like walking and sitting time. what i will do to reduce sweating.
Mohammed Ilyas
6 hours ago
FREE
2 answers
Bloating ,altered bowel movement
Maryam
5 hours ago
FREE
2 answers
How to cure PCOS and cyst on both ovaries h
Amandeep kaur
21 hours ago
FREE
2 answers
Rumetide arthritis and joint Lubricant
Gourav Patidar
2 hours ago
FREE
1 answers
How to reduce inflammation in my body
Deepthi
57 minutes ago
FREE
0 answers
heart valve shrinkage mittal valve balooning i 1985
deepa babbar
4 hours ago
FREE
0 answers
Allergic rhinitis. Kitchen cooking and high humidity in uae summer is causing this.
Srividhya Dude
2 hours ago
FREE
0 answers
I have severe joint pain includes hands fingers shoulder back pain includes finger tiggers and numbness
Archa
1 day ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
6 answers
I am going under panchakarma treatment
Rashmi Ranjan
1 day ago
FREE
3 answers
How to reduce bloating, acid reflux an burbing
Nadine
1 day ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
6 answers
Kidney stone in right kidney please
Dilipsinh
1 day ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
7 answers
What causes Hypotonia in a baby
Yahuza Jibrin
1 day ago
FREE
1 answers
Hair fall problemamd pimpleon the face
Rsg
1 day ago
FREE
1 answers
How to cure high bloodpressureand high cholesterol (genetics)?
Aman kumar
1 day ago
FREE
2 answers
How to get relief from Hiatus hernia hills grade 4
Bikash Ranjan paul
1 day ago
FREE
1 answers
Fat burning & muscle building, shredded body
Rakesh
1 day ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
6 answers
My daughter age 11 suffering with neck darkness
Sundarapandian
1 day ago
FREE
3 answers
How to cure hepatitis A fastly whenI m admitted in hospitalwith allopathic treatment
Ishika
1 day ago
FREE
1 answers
How to treat dry and dull skin by natural ways
Purva Topale
1 day ago
FREE
3 answers
I have in Psoriasis last 1 year
vishnu Malem
1 day ago
FREE
2 answers
What is the reason for urticaria and how to heal healing.
Anushka
1 day ago
FREE
3 answers
Gall bladder stone 9mm,hairfall
Tarsem kaur
1 day ago
FREE
1 answers
How to stop hairfalland hair thinning?
Sachin
1 day ago
FREE
2 answers
How to get rid of Hairfall and hair thinning.how can I regrow my ahir
Rakesh
1 day ago
FREE
2 answers
How to cure endometriosis along with ascites
Khushboo
1 day ago
FREE
2 answers
Body detox and need to improve my active ess
Jagadish
1 day ago
FREE
1 answers
How to reduce stomach and abdominal gassz
Amir
1 day ago
FREE
2 answers
RHD, MITRAL VALVE SHRINK EF44% BREATHING PROBLEM BMV DONE IN 1985
deepa babbar
1 day ago
FREE
1 answers
Over bleeding menses . Please suggest bleeding prevention ayurvedic treatment and permanent solution for it
Kaushik.M
1 day ago
FREE
3 answers
Galle ki skin ka latakana takerbaan 1 years se meri face skin bilkul loose hoo rhi hai
Kaushal
1 day ago
FREE
2 answers
I need to know about fungal infection on skin and scalp.What is remedy to cure this?
Arya
1 day ago
FREE
1 answers
Who treat porosis inorganic why
Sanjay
2 days ago
FREE
3 answers
How to detox body and rest my Gut
Deb
2 days ago
FREE
3 answers
Increase in hair growth and volume because I have very short and thin hair and no volume my age is 21
Ved
2 days ago
FREE
3 answers
Chronic Constipation, Hard stool and non bleeding piles with fistula
Piyush
2 days ago
FREE
3 answers
premature.............................
vikrama singh
2 days ago
FREE
3 answers
galstone.........................
vikrama singh
2 days ago
FREE
3 answers
How to reduce tonsil (gath)which is beside larynx.
Mayuri Thakre
2 days ago
FREE
3 answers
Fissure healed but in betweenIget itching episode
Hardik
2 days ago
FREE
3 answers
Pcod and fallopian tube blocked
Pushpanjali sahu
2 days ago
FREE
4 answers
© 2024 Ask Ayurveda. All rights reserved.