Issues with Stool Consistency and Digestive Health - #48222

Hello Thanks for sharing your symptoms so openly. I know how unsettling it feels when your digestion goes off track—especially with changes in your stool, appetite dropping, and that puffiness around your eyes. But dont worry we are here to help you out 😊

YOUR CONCERN

- Hardly any bowel movement - Stools are sticky and soft - Stool turned dark green after starting Punarnava Mandur - Puffiness around your eyes - Poor appetite - Mild hypothyroidism (TSH 3.4) - This has been going on for about 1–4 weeks - Your energy is moderate - No specific food seems to set things off

AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING

All these signs point to a tangled mix of Agni (your digestive fire), Kapha, and Pitta issues, with a bit of Vata disturbance thrown in.

1. Mandagni (Low Digestive Fire) - Your appetite is down - Bowel movements aren’t complete - Stools are sticky (Picchila Mala) - This means there’s Ama (toxin buildup)

2. Kapha Imbalance - Eye puffiness (a Shotha tendency) - Stools are heavy and sticky - Mild hypothyroidism fits with Kapha dominance

3. Pitta Involvement - Greenish stool hints at Pitta getting stirred up - Punarnava Mandur can push more bile into your gut, which explains the color - If there’s no pain, burning, or diarrhea, the color change isn’t dangerous

4. Vata (Apana) Blocked - Even though stools are soft, you’re not passing much - That’s a sign Apana Vata isn’t moving properly

WHY DID PUNARNAVA MANDUR HELP ONLY A LITTLE?

- It eased the puffiness (less fluid retention) - Bowel movement got a bit better - But your Agni is still weak - Sticky stools mean Ama is still hanging around

So the real problem—sluggish digestion and leftover toxins—hasn’t cleared yet.

TREATMENT GOALS

- Get your digestive fire going again, but safely - Clear out toxins without stirring up Pitta too much - Normalize stool consistency and color - Gently support your thyroid - Bring back your appetite and get your gut moving like it should

AYURVEDIC PLAN

INTERNAL MEDICATION

1 Hingvashtak Churna Take half a teaspoon before lunch and dinner with warm water.
It boosts your digestive fire (Agni), cuts down on sticky stools, and gets Apana Vata moving in the right direction.

2 Avipattikar Churna Half a teaspoon once a day at bedtime, with warm water.
This one balances Pitta—especially if you’ve noticed greenish stools—and helps regulate bile.

3.Trikatu Churna A quarter teaspoon after breakfast, only with honey.
It’s a strong digestive booster—burns through toxins (Ama), fires up your metabolism, and even gives some support to your thyroid.

4. Punarnava Mandur – Modified Use
Take one tablet after lunch (not twice a day).
It controls puffiness (Kapha–Shotha), supports your liver and blood, and just once daily is enough to avoid overstimulating Pitta. If your stool’s turning green, it’s probably from increased bile flow—so cutting the dose is important.

5.Bilva Avaleha One teaspoon before dinner.
It sorts out sticky stools, tones up your bowels, and helps regulate gut movement. Honestly, it’s great if you’re dealing with IBS-like symptoms.

DIET (AHARA) Stick to this for at least 3–4 weeks:

What to eat: - Warm, freshly cooked meals - Moong dal, red rice, or a small serving of old rice - Steamed veggies like lauki, pumpkin, carrot - Thin buttermilk with roasted cumin after lunch - Sip ginger-infused warm water through the day

What to skip: - Cold food and drinks - Curd at night - Cheese, paneer - Bakery stuff - Lots of raw salads - Fried or oily foods

Eat only when you’re actually hungry—not just because it’s time.

2. INTERNAL SUPPORT (GENERAL GUIDELINES)

You’ll need a doctor to decide exact medicines and doses, but in general: - Herbs that fire up digestion (Deepana–Pachana) - Something gentle for Vata - Maybe cut back or tweak your Punarnava Mandur if Pitta keeps acting up - Once your digestion’s stronger, you can add thyroid-supportive Rasayana

First, fix digestion. Thyroid support comes after.

DAILY ROUTINE (DINACHARYA) - Wake up before 7 am - Start your day with a glass of warm water - After meals, sit calmly—don’t walk or lie down right away - Don’t nap during the day - Take a gentle 15–20 min walk after dinner

BOWEL HABITS - Try to go at the same time every day - Don’t force it - Stay off your phone in the bathroom - At night, massage your belly in a clockwise circle with warm sesame oil 3–4 times a week

Your situation is totally reversible. Right now, it’s a functional thing—not a structural disease. Focus on fixing your digestion first. Once Agni is back in balance, your bowels, appetite, and even thyroid will follow suit.

Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

Sticky soft stools with reduced movement usually indicate that digestion is weakened and food is not getting processed properly which leads to heaviness sliminess and reduced appetite The dark green stool after starting punarnava mandur suggests increased bile flow and mild liver stimulation which explains why bowel movement improved and the color changed and this by itself is not harmful as long as there is no pain burning or bleeding

Puffiness around the eyes indicates mild water retention and sluggish fluid circulation which is commonly linked to digestive weakness and early thyroid imbalance tsh of 3.4 is borderline and at this level start experiencing slowing of digestion appetite and bowel movement even before hypothyroidism develops

At this stage the focus should be on correcting digestion supporting liver function and improving appetite

Punarnava mandur Once daily after lunch

Avipattikar churna Half teaspoon at night with water

Hingwastaka churna Half teaspoon before lunch and dinner with amwarm water

Chandraprabha vati One tablet twice daily after meals if puffiness persists

Avoid cold food raw salads late dinners and excess liquids with meals