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Seeking Remedies for Gas and Untimely Motion in a 61-Year-Old Male
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Seeking Remedies for Gas and Untimely Motion in a 61-Year-Old Male - #47551

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My question: My friend is 61 yrs, Male. He has 2 issues. 1) Gas 2) Untimely motion pl suggest remedy.

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At this age gas and untimely motion usually happen due to weak digestion irregular bowel reflex and sensitivity of the intestine it is not a serious disease but a functional imbalance which can be corrected with gentle and regular care

First the digestion needs to be stabilised

He can take Hingvashtak churna half teaspoon twice daily after meals with warm water

Avipattikar churna half teaspoon at night after dinner with warm water if acidity or burning is present

Triphala churna half teaspoon at bedtime with warm water daily this helps regulate timing of motion without causing weakness

If gas is severe especially bloating and heaviness then he can take Ajwain boiled water twice daily after meals

He should eat meals at fixed times daily avoid late dinners after eight pm avoid curd at night fried food bakery items excess tea coffee and very cold food

Warm water on waking gentle walk for twenty minutes and sitting calmly at the same time daily for bowel movement even if urge is mild

With this approach gas reduces within one to two weeks and bowel timing improves gradually over three to four weeks consistency is the key not changing medicines frequently

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HELLO,

Your friends main problem is weak and irregular digestion. because of this -food is not digested properly -gas is formed -the intestine does not know when to empty, so motion ma come –too early in morning –immediately after food –at irregular times –sometimes loose, sometimes normal

In Ayurveda, this happens mainly due to imbalance of vata dosha, which naturally increases after the age of 60.

AYURVEDIC VIEW

1) DOSHA INVOLVED

VATA (main cause) -> causes gas, bloating, movement problems , urgency

PITTA (secondary) -> causes improper digestion, irritation, frequent motion

2) DIGESTIVE FIRE -Either Mandagni (weak digestion) -or Vishamagni (sometimes strong, sometimes weak)

3) CONDITION NAMES IN AYURVEDA -Adhmana = gas, bloaitng -Vishama ajerna= irregular digestion -Grahani dosha (functional stage)= intestine fails to hold food properly

This is not a structural disease, but a functional digestive disorder common in elderly people

TREATMENT GOALS -correct digestion -move gas downward properly -strengthen intestines so stool comes at the right time -prevent recurrence -avoid harsh medicines due to age

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) HINGWASTAKA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm water before meals for 6 weeks =reduces gas, improves digestion, controls vata in intestine

2) AJAMODADI CHURNA= 1/2 tsp after meals with warm water for 4 weks =excellent for painful gas, improves intestinal movement, reduces bloaitn

3) BUTTERMILK –fresh curd-> churn-> remove butter ADD -roasted cumin powder -dry ginger powder -rock salt after lunch daily =best medicine for grahani, improves gut bacteria, strengthens digestio

4) ABHARISHTA= 20 ml + equal water at bedtime for 6 weeks =regulates bowel movement, corrects apana vata, safe for elderly

IF STTOOLS ARE LOOSE -Bilvadi churna= 1/2 tsp twice daily after meals for 3 weeks

EXTERNAL TREATMENT

ABDOMINAL OIL MASSAGE OIL= warm castor oil METHOD= gentle clockwise massage on abdomen TIME= at night before sleep FREQUENCY= 3-4 times/weeks =pacifies vata, relieves gas, improves bowel rhythm

YOGA ASANAS -pawanmuktasaa= best for gas -vajrasana= sit after meals -malasana -ardha matsyendrasana 15-20min daily

PRANAYAM -Anulom Vilom= 10 rounds -Bhramari= 5 rounds -Deep abdominal breathing

Avoid kapalbhati if motion is requent

DIET -warm, freshly cooked food -rice gruel, moong dal -ghee small amount -bottle gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin -buttermilk daytime only

AVOID -cold food -curd at night -raw salad -excess tea, coffee -bakery items -eating late night

HOME REMEDIES -Jeera-saunf water= sip after meals -Hing water= pinch of hing in warm water, during severe gas -Dry ginger powder= pinch with warm water after meals

EXPECTED IMPROVEMENT TIMELINE -GAS= improves in 7-10 das -BOWEL TIMING= improves in 2-4 weeks -COMPLETE STABILIZING= 6-8 weeks

This problem is due to age-related weakening of digestion and excess air movement in the intestine. It is completely manageable, not dangerous, and does not require strong mediicnes. Regular food habits, simple mediicnes, and lifestyle correction will bring long-term relief

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Medicines 1 Hingwashtak Churna – 1 tsp + warm water after lunch & dinner (best for gas & bloating). 2 Avipattikar Churna – 3 gm + warm water 30 min before dinner (controls untimely motion & acidity). 3 Triphala Churna – 3 gm night with warm water (gentle regulation of bowel timing). 4 Kamadhudha Ras (plain) – 250 mg morning + night with water (cools stomach & reduces gas).

Daily Must-Do Vajrasana 10 min after every meal (reduces gas & regulates motion). Chew ½ tsp saunf after meals.

Diet Give daily: moong khichdi + ghee, thin buttermilk + roasted jeera, pomegranate. Avoid completely: spicy/sour, fried food, cold drinks, late dinner.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Don’t worry take udaramritham 20ml bd, bilwadilehyam 1tsp, Pancharista 20ml bd enough

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Hello It’s super common for people over 60 to deal with gas and weird bathroom schedules. It can mess with your whole day, your sleep, and just make you feel generally uncomfortable. But good news! Ayurveda is really good at fixing this by sorting out your digestion.

YOUR CONCERN AND AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING

It sounds like: * Your Vata Dosha is a bit high (that happens as we get older). * Your digestion (Agni) is a bit weak. * The ‘Apana Vata’ (which handles gas, poop, and pee) isn’t working right.

Basically, it’s called Aadhmana (lots of gas/bloating) and Vibandha/Atipravritti (pooping at odd times or not regularly). As we age, digestion naturally slows down, Vata increases, and that leads to gas, feeling like you have to go right away, not feeling empty, or having to go at strange times.

AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT

INTERNAL MEDICATION

1 Hingwashtak Churna:*Half a teaspoon with warm water after meals. This helps with gas, bloating, and that heavy feeling.

2.Triphala ChurnaHalf a teaspoon with warm water before bed. This helps get your bowel movements regular without being harsh.

3.Avipattikar Churna:(If you have heartburn or acidity) Half a teaspoon after lunch.

Important: At this age, avoid strong laxatives!

DIET PLAN

✅INCLUDE

* Warm, freshly cooked meals * Soft rice, lentil soups, veggie soups * Buttermilk (the kind without cream) with a little roasted cumin * A teaspoon of ghee daily (it helps lubricate your insides)

❌AVOID

* Too much tea or coffee * Fried foods, bakery items, cold foods * Curd at night * Raw salads at night * Skipping meals

DAILY ROUTINE

* Try to go to the bathroom at the same time each day (first thing in the morning is best). * Don’t hold it in if you feel the urge to go. * Take a light walk for 15-20 minutes daily. * Don’t go to sleep right after eating.

SIMPLE YOGA AND HOME REMEDIES

Yoga (daily if you can): Try Pawanmuktasana, Vajrasana (for 10 mins after meals), and gentle belly breathing.

Home Remedy:Warm water with a tiny pinch of hing and carom seeds (ajwain) at night (2-3 times a week).

This is mostly a digestive issue, not something super serious. With good Ayurvedic care, your friend can feel much better without needing laxatives all the time.

Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

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Hlo,

For a 61-year-old male with gas (bloating/flatulence) and untimely bowel movements (irregular or urgent stools), this is usually due to weak digestion (Mandagni), Vata imbalance, and sometimes age-related gut sensitivity. Below is a safe, simple Ayurvedic approach 🌿

🌿 Ayurvedic Understanding Gas → Vata + Kapha imbalance, slow digestion Untimely motion → Apana Vata disturbance, weak colon tone At this age, digestion becomes lighter and more sensitive

✅ Daily Ayurvedic Remedies 1️⃣ For Gas & Bloating After meals (twice daily): Hingvastak Churna – ½ teaspoon Mix with lukewarm water or buttermilk 👉 If not available: Roast ½ tsp ajwain + a pinch of hing Chew after meals

2️⃣ For Untimely / Irregular Motion At bedtime: Isabgol (Psyllium husk) – 1 teaspoon With lukewarm milk or water ✔️ This regulates stool timing (not a laxative)

3️⃣ To Strengthen Digestion Before lunch & dinner: Trikatu Churna – ¼ teaspoon With honey or warm water (Improves digestion and reduces gas formation)

🥗 Diet Guidelines (Very Important) ✔️ Eat: Warm, freshly cooked food Rice, dal, khichdi Buttermilk (midday) with roasted jeera Steamed vegetables (lauki, pumpkin)

❌ Avoid: Cold food & drinks Raw salads at night Tea/coffee on empty stomach Fried, bakery, excess sweets

🧘 Lifestyle Tips Walk 20–30 minutes after dinner Do not suppress urge for stool Fixed meal & toilet time daily Avoid lying down immediately after eating

⚠️ When to See a Doctor If there is: Weight loss Blood in stool Severe pain Night-time diarrhea

🌿 Summary (Simple Routine) Morning: Warm water Before meals: Trikatu After meals: Hingvastak Night: Isabgol

Tq

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Avipattikar churana morning and night with Luke warm water 1 spoon Shivakshar pachan choorna 1 tab morning and night

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FOR A 61 YEAR OLD MALE HAVING GAS AND UNTIMELY MOTION THIS USUALLY INDICATES A DIGESTIVE IMBALANCE WHERE FOOD IS NOT BEING PROPERLY DIGESTED AND GAS IS FORMING LEADING TO IRREGULAR BOWEL URGE SOMETIMES LOOSE SOMETIMES URGENT

FOR GAS AND DIGESTIVE STABILITY HE CAN START WITH HINGVASHTAK CHURNA HALF TEASPOON MIXED WITH A LITTLE GHEE OR LUKEWARM WATER BEFORE LUNCH AND DINNER DAILY

FOR REGULATING BOWEL TIMING AND STRENGTHENING THE GUT HE CAN TAKE BILVA CHURNA HALF TEASPOON TWICE DAILY AFTER MEALS OR KUTAJ GHANA VATI TWO TABLETS TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD IF MOTIONS ARE LOOSE OR URGENT

IF CONSTIPATION IS ALSO PRESENT ON SOME DAYS THEN TRIPHALA CHURNA HALF TEASPOON AT BEDTIME WITH WARM WATER CAN BE USED

FOOD SHOULD BE SIMPLE WARM AND COOKED AVOID OVER EATING RAW FOODS VERY SPICY ITEMS AND IRREGULAR MEAL TIMINGS EATING AT THE SAME TIME DAILY HELPS RESET THE BOWEL REFLEX

IMPROVEMENT IN GAS IS OFTEN SEEN WITHIN 7 TO 10 DAYS AND BOWEL REGULARITY USUALLY STABILIZES IN 2 TO 3 WEEKS IF MEDICINES ARE TAKEN CONSISTENTLY

IF THERE IS WEIGHT LOSS BLOOD IN STOOL OR SEVERE PAIN THEN FURTHER EVALUATION IS ADVISED BEFORE CONTINUING ANY MEDICATION

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1.Hingwashatak churna 1 tsp twice daily with warm water before meals 2.Bilvadi churna 1/2 tsp twice daily with water after meals 3.Jeerkarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals

Adv: Add Buttermilk / Lassi to your diet in a rich amount

Diet: - Favor warm, cooked foods (khichdi, soups, lightly spiced vegetables). - Avoid excess raw salads, cold drinks, fried foods, and heavy pulses at night. - Use digestive spices: cumin, ajwain, ginger, black pepper.

Lifestyle: - Eat at regular times; avoid late-night meals. - Gentle evening walk aids digestion. - Practice Vajrasana for 5–10 minutes after meals. - Manage stress with Nadi Shodhana pranayama.

Warm Regards Dr.Anjali Sehrawat

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Follow some simple lifestyle changes and dietary changes and you will see results for your problem.

✔️Do’s✔️ Drink buttermilk daily. Eat freshly cooked food. Drink warm water. Lunch and dinner on fixed timings. 100 steps after every meal. If possible dinner as early as 7-8 pm.

🧘‍♀️ Yogasan : 🧘‍♀️ 1. Pawanmuktasana 2. Bhujangasana 3. Dhanurasana 4. Paschimottanasana 5. Ardha Matsyendrasana 6. Vajrasana 7. Supta Matsyendrasana

🧘‍♀️ Pranayam: 🧘‍♀️ 1. Bhramari 2.Bhasrika 3.Kapalbhati 4.Jyoti Tratak 5. Anulom Vilom

❌Don’ts:❌ Packed and processed food. Ready to eat items. Oily and spicy food. Sour and fermented products. Dals (only moong dal can be eaten) Besan Raw vegetables and sprouts Curd Reduce dairy intake.

💊Medication 💊

Tab. Ampachak Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food. Tab. Praval Panchamrit Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food. Tab. Liv 52 DS 1 tab twice a day before food. Syp. Drakshasav 2 tsp with half a cup of warm water before food.

Tab. Shankhavati 2 tabs twice a day after food suck and eat

Tab. Gandharva Haritaki Vati 2 tabs at bed time with a cup of hot water.

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Start with Bilwadi avalehyam 1st twice a day after food Avipattikara churna half teaspoon with warm water twice a day before food Take freshly prepared food articles and fibre rich food

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This shows has weak digestion So to improve the digestion start with Tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 as food with water Bilva churan 1/2tsp twice daily after food with water will help in strengthening your intestine. Have buttermilk with 1tsp. Of Hingvastak churan after lunch daily.

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