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Gastrointestinal Disorders
Question #48064
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Managing Functional Dyspepsia and Stool Changes - #48064

Tejas

I have Functional Dyspepsia / IBS-C. But now after taking a dose of probiotic capsules the constipation is cured but i noticing the stool pattern changing means snake like solid 3 days then semi solid or loose then mixed how to cure it also i have balanitis issue and i think there is sifo also i have done gastroscopy but gastroscopy normal and color of stool also change some day brown some day yellowish brown and some day yellow please help And also firstly I have stress but now I am managing means it got managed

How long have you been experiencing these digestive symptoms?:

- 1-6 months

Have you noticed any specific triggers for your symptoms?:

- Stress

How would you describe your current stress levels?:

- Moderate
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Hello Tejas,

I get how unsettling it feels when your digestion just won’t settle down, especially after finally getting some relief from constipation. One day everything seems fine, the next your stool changes color or shape, and then you’re dealing with balanitis on top of it all. It’s easy to worry that something big is wrong. Honestly, this kind of pattern is pretty typical with functional gut issues—and with the right steps, you can get it under control.

YOUR SITUATION

Diagnosis: Functional Dyspepsia + IBS-C
Duration: 1–6 months

What’s happening right now: - Constipation’s finally better after probiotics. - Stool keeps changing—sometimes solid and “snake-like” for a few days, then suddenly loose or mixed. - The color’s all over the place too: brown sometimes, other days more yellow or yellow-brown.

Other things going on: - Balanitis - Possible SIFO (Small Intestinal Fungal Overgrowth) - Gastroscopy came back normal. - Stress used to be a big trigger, but you’re managing that better now.

AYURVEDIC VIEW

In Ayurveda, your situation lines up with a functional Agni and Vata imbalance—not a structural disease (your normal gastroscopy confirms that).

The main ideas at play:

1. Vishama Agni (Irregular Digestive Fire) - This causes your digestion to be unpredictable—sometimes food breaks down well, other times not so much. That’s why your stool keeps changing.

2. Pakvashaya Gat Vata (Vata Imbalance in the Colon) - Pretty classic for IBS. - Causes variable stool, gas, bloating, and more sensitivity to stress.

3. Ama Formation (Toxic Residue from Incomplete Digestion) - Shows up as yellowish stools, a coated gut, and makes you more likely to get things like fungal overgrowth and balanitis.

4. Stress and the Gut–Brain Connection - Even though you’re handling stress better now, the gut always takes a little longer to bounce back.

What’s important here:
You don’t have an infection, cancer, or any serious liver problem. Your gastroscopy was normal and your symptoms fit a functional pattern.

STOOL COLOR & SHAPE

Brown = Normal bile digestion.
Yellow or yellow-brown = Gut is moving things along faster, maybe a slight bile imbalance. This is super common in IBS and during recovery.

Changing stool form? That’s basically a classic IBS sign, especially as things start to heal.

When to worry?
Not now. You don’t have blood in your stool, black stool, weight loss, or a fever that won’t quit.

BALANITIS & SIFO

From an Ayurvedic angle: - Balanitis along with gut issues points to Ama, Pitta, and Kapha being out of balance. - When digestion’s weak, your gut flora gets thrown off and fungal problems can pop up. - But this doesn’t mean you have severe SIFO—just that your internal balance is off.

TREATMENT GOALS

- Fire up your digestive strength (Agni) - Get your stools back to a normal, steady consistency - Clear out Ama and calm the gut’s oversensitivity - Keep balanitis from coming back - Strengthen the gut–mind connection

AYURVEDIC PLAN

INTERNAL MEDICINES

1. Bilva Avaleha—½ teaspoon once daily
Helps even out stool consistency.

2. Hingvashtak Churna—a pinch with the first bite of lunch
Balances digestion and cuts down on gas.

3. Kutaj Ghan Vati (low dose)—1-0-1 after meals
Supports colon function.

4. Guduchi tablet—1-0-1 after food
Boosts gut immunity and helps fight off fungal issues and inflammation.

Stop switching probiotics around—it actually makes things more unpredictable.

DIET & LIFESTYLE (THIS PART MATTERS MOST)

Avoid: - Snacking all the time - Cold food and drinks - Too much fruit with meals - Fermented foods (for now) - Sugar and refined carbs (key for keeping balanitis away)

Do: - Eat at regular times - Stick to warm, freshly cooked food - Go for rice, moong dal, cooked veggies - Have buttermilk (diluted, only midday, with roasted jeera) - Drink warm water in small sips

FOR BOWEL REGULARITY

Don’t stress about having the “perfect” stool every day. Aim for comfort, not perfection. A little variation is totally normal during recovery.

MIND–GUT SUPPORT

Since stress set this off in the first place, keep working on stress management. Deep breathing, pranayama, a good sleep routine—all of that helps keep your digestion steady.

Tejas, everything you’ve described fits with a gut that’s recovering, not getting worse. Your body’s trying to find its balance again. If you stay consistent (and don’t overdo the treatments), you’ll stabilize things and keep these problems from coming back.

Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

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IT IS GOOD THAT CONSTIPATION HAS IMPROVED WITH THE PROBIOTICS AND THAT STRESS IS NOW MANAGED HOWEVER THE CHANGING STOOL PATTERN WITH VARIATION IN CONSISTENCY AND COLOUR INDICATES THAT DIGESTION AND GUT MICROBIOME ARE STILL NOT FULLY BALANCED EVEN IF GASTROSCOPY IS NORMAL

THE STOOL CHANGES CAN BE DUE TO IRREGULAR DIGESTION AND PARTIAL DYSBIOSIS AFTER STARTING PROBIOTICS SOMETIMES THE GUT TAKES TIME TO STABILIZE THE PATTERN OF SNAKE LIKE SOLID TO SEMI SOLID AND LOOSE STOOL IS A SIGN THAT YOUR INTESTINAL FUNCTION IS ADJUSTING

FOR INTERNAL SUPPORT YOU CAN TAKE TRIPHALA CHURNA HALF TEASPOON WITH WARM WATER AT NIGHT REGULARLY THIS HELPS REGULATE BOWEL MOVEMENTS AND SUPPORTS DIGESTION

IF THERE IS IRRITATION OR INFLAMMATION YOU CAN TAKE ALOE VERA JUICE 20 ML IN THE MORNING ON EMPTY STOMACH TO COOL THE GUT AND SUPPORT MUCOSAL HEALING

FOR BACTERIAL OR FUNGAL ISSUES LIKE BALANITIS OR SUSPECTED SIFO EXTERNAL HYGIENE IS CRUCIAL CLEAN THE AREA WITH PLAIN WATER AND APPLY NEEM OR TURMERIC PASTE TOPICALLY ONCE DAILY IT HELPS REDUCE INFECTION AND INFLAMMATION

DIET SHOULD BE LIGHT AND EASY TO DIGEST AVOID FRIED SPICY HEAVY OILY FOODS AND INCLUDE COOKED VEGETABLES RICE DAL OATS AND GENTLE PROTEINS DRINK PLENTY OF WATER AND HAVE SMALL FREQUENT MEALS

REGULARITY IS KEY TRY TO HAVE MEALS AT CONSISTENT TIMES AND CHEW FOOD WELL TO AID DIGESTION

PROBIOTICS CAN BE CONTINUED BUT WATCH FOR SYMPTOMS IF LOOSE STOOLS OR MUCUS PERSIST THEN ADJUST DOSAGE OR TYPE OF PROBIOTIC

FOLLOW UP WITH STOOL TESTS IF COLOUR OR CONSISTENCY REMAINS ABNORMAL TO RULE OUT UNDERLYING INFECTION

ADDING GUT CALMING PRACTICES LIKE DEEP BREATHING OR PRANAYAMA FOR 10 MINUTES DAILY HELPS MAINTAIN THE IMPROVEMENT AND SUPPORTS HORMONAL AND DIGESTIVE BALANCE

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1.Avipattikar churna 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk before meals 2.Kutajarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Bilva tablets 1 tab twice daily with water after meals 4.Triphala churna 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water

🥣 Diet & Lifestyle Guidance - Eat small, regular meals — avoid overeating. - Prefer: Moong dal soup, rice gruel (kanji), boiled vegetables, pomegranate, buttermilk with roasted cumin. - Avoid: Chillies, fried foods, fermented foods, excess sweets (important for fungal balance). - Hydration: Sip lukewarm water throughout the day. - Stress management: Continue pranayama (Anulom Vilom, Bhramari) and meditation. - Topical for balanitis: Wash with neem decoction or Triphala water; keep area dry and clean.

Warm Regards DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT

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Don’t worry take Ibs for dadimaghirta 1tsp, bilwadilehyam 1tsp kutajaganavati 1tab bd, Sutashekar ras gold 1tab Abhayarista 20ml bd Anuloman ds 1tab bd enough u LL get results

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I hear you and I appreciate the care and attention you are bringing to your digestive health and overall well being it is good to know that your stress is now better managed and that the probiotic has helped with constipation your observations about stool consistency and color changes are important signals from your body and indicate that your digestive system is still in a state of adjustment

In Ayurveda we understand Functional Dyspepsia and IBS C as an imbalance in Agni and Vata along with possible ama or toxin accumulation gentle support of digestion regularization of bowel movements and nourishment of gut tissues are the primary focus Herbs like Triphala churna half to one teaspoon at night with warm water helps in regulating bowel movements and balancing Vata Ashwagandha one gram once daily with warm milk or water supports nervous system resilience and helps calm any residual stress Bala half to one gram once daily strengthens the gut and soft tissues Guduchi half to one gram daily supports immune function and gut health Shatavari half to one gram daily can support mucosal lining and balance digestive secretions

Dietary adjustments are also very important Eat warm cooked meals avoid cold raw foods heavy fried foods and excessive spicy foods Include easily digestible protein like boiled eggs lentils and khichdi small frequent meals with warm water sip throughout the day rather than large meals also avoid excessive caffeine and aerated drinks

For your stool color variation light brown yellowish brown or yellow can reflect digestion and bile flow patterns maintain regular bowel timing observe foods that trigger changes and keep a simple diary this helps us identify patterns and adjust treatment

For balanitis and possible SIFO maintaining hygiene wearing loose cotton clothing and avoiding irritants is helpful but internal balance through digestion and immunity is equally important Yograj Guggulu one tablet once daily supports tissue health and inflammation

Gentle pranayama and meditation daily can continue to support your digestive rhythm and calm nervous system even a few minutes each day makes a difference your body is responding and adjusting with consistent gentle care observation of diet herbs and lifestyle your digestive system can gradually stabilize and stool consistency and color will become more regular over time

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Take triphala 2 bd Take ibs care juice ( krishna ayurveda) Take bilwa tab 2 bd

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Hi… Well not to worry about color of stool it depends on your condition and what you eat… For now you can go for Shankh bhasma -250 mg BD Mukta pishti -250 mg-BD Mix it will roasted jeera powder and prepare doses you will get results Take buttermilk in your diet If you are constipation add Zandu nityam -1 HS If you are having loose stool Add bilvadi churna 1 tsp You will be fine

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Mixed Type) with suspected Fungal Infection and Balanitis. The fluctuation between solid and loose stools indicates unstable digestion. The probiotic capsules likely accelerated your gut transit time too much. The skin issues suggest high acidity and yeast in the system.

Prescription 1. Dadimashtaka Churna Dosage: 1 teaspoon twice daily. Time: After food with warm water. 2. Gandhak Rasayana Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily. Time: After food. 3. Chandraprabha Vati Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily. Time: Before food.

4. Dietary Change (Natural Probiotic) Instruction: Stop the probiotic capsules immediately. Replacement: Drink 1 glass of fresh Buttermilk mixed with a pinch of Roasted Cumin and Rock Salt after lunch every day.

Dietary Restrictions Strictly avoid Sugar, Bread, Bakery items, and Fermented foods (like Idli/Dosa) for 21 days to starve the yeast infection.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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