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Managing Cough and Constipation in My Daughter
General Medicine
Consultation #50449
139 days ago
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Managing Cough and Constipation in My Daughter - #50449

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Can ghee and lukwarm water at night during cold cause cough in 4 years daughter, also how to manage conspitaion as I give ghee lukewarm water to her during bedtime to manage constipation, How to stop giving laxative duphalic to her after three months of course

How long has your daughter been experiencing cough symptoms?:

- Less than 1 week

How often does she experience constipation?:

- A few times a week

What other remedies or treatments have you tried for her constipation?:

- Dietary changes
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Dr. Prasad Pentakota
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
138 days ago
5

GHEE WITH LUKEWARM WATER AT NIGHT DOES NOT USUALLY CAUSE COUGH BUT IN WINTER SEASON IF THE CHILD HAS COLD TENDENCY OR KAPHA DOMINANCE THEN ANYTHING TAKEN CLOSE TO BEDTIME CAN SOMETIMES INCREASE MUCUS IF SHE HAS DEVELOPED COUGH ONLY FOR LESS THAN ONE WEEK IT MAY BE SEASONAL OR VIRAL RATHER THAN FROM GHEE YOU CAN OBSERVE FOR FEW DAYS AND IF COUGH INCREASES THEN STOP NIGHT GHEE AND GIVE IT IN MORNING INSTEAD FOR CONSTIPATION IN A FOUR YEAR OLD CHILD FOCUS MORE ON DAILY ROUTINE AND FOOD RATHER THAN DEPENDING ONLY ON GHEE GIVE WARM WATER AFTER WAKING SOAKED BLACK RAISINS IN MORNING MASHED PAPAYA OR STEWED APPLE ADD LITTLE GHEE IN LUNCH RICE OR DAL ENSURE SHE IS DRINKING ENOUGH WARM WATER THROUGH DAY AVOID EXCESS BAKERY FOOD CHEESE AND BANANA AT NIGHT TO GRADUALLY STOP DUPHALAC DO NOT STOP SUDDENLY REDUCE THE DOSE SLOWLY OVER TWO TO THREE WEEKS WHILE SUPPORTING WITH DIET AND NATURAL METHODS YOU CAN ALSO USE SMALL AMOUNT OF TRIPHALA SYRUP FOR CHILDREN ONLY AFTER CONSULTING A DOCTOR IF CONSTIPATION IS CHRONIC OR PAINFUL GET HER PROPERLY EVALUATED TO RULE OUT ANY UNDERLYING ISSUE

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Dr. Anjali Sehrawat
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
138 days ago
5

Duphalac is effective but not ideal for long-term use. To taper off: Gradually reduce the dose over 2–3 weeks while introducing natural remedies (ghee, fiber, fruits). Monitor stool consistency — if constipation worsens, slow down the taper.

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Dr. Krishnaja Biju
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
138 days ago
5

Ghee at night should be safe, but if your child already has reduced appetite,cough or is feverish it’s pachan wouldn’t happen very well. Gradually reduce the dosage of laxative and simultaneously let her take indukantam ghrta 5gm in the mornings on empty stomach when the child starts feeling hungry. It will improve her metabolism. Also use rajanyadi choorna 3 gm twice daily before food this will ensure her digestive powder stays good and bowel movements smooth.

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Dr. Sara Garg
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
138 days ago
5

----Giving ghee with lukewarm water at night usually doesn’t cause cough, though giving it right before bed can sometimes trigger mild irritation if your child already has a cold. For constipation, focus on fiber-rich foods, plenty of water, and physical activity. You can gradually reduce Duphalac now that she’s on it for 3 months—cut the dose in half for a few days, then stop if her stools stay soft. Try to make bowel movements a routine after meals.

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Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
Master of Surgery in Ayurveda
138 days ago
5

Don’t worry Take Aravindasava 5ml bd after food Vidangarista 5ml bd after food Avoid oily spicy food meat u ll get results

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Dr. M.Sushma
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
138 days ago
5

Do not give either ghee with warm water when she is having especially bought Do not give even duphalac for a 4 yr old kid Give her fruits vegetables in diet High fibre food Soaked raisins then automatically her constipation will resolve

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Dr. Anjali Sehrawat
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
138 days ago
5

-Ghee with warm milk: Instead of plain water, mix ½–1 tsp ghee in warm milk at bedtime. This is gentler and less likely to trigger cough. -Dietary support: Add papaya, soaked raisins, figs, and ripe banana in moderation. Whole grains like oats or moong dal khichdi help regulate bowels. -Hydration: Warm water through the day, not just at night. -Massage: Gentle clockwise abdominal massage with warm sesame oil improves bowel movement. -Routine: Encourage toilet time after breakfast daily to train bowel habits.

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Dr. Gursimran Jeet Singh
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
136 days ago
5

✓Safe & effective alternatives for constipation Warm water with ½ tsp honey (if >1 year) – give 100–150 ml at bedtime (hydrates & softens stool gently) Soaked 1 fig (anjeer) – soak overnight in warm water and give child to eat + drink the water in morning Raisins (kishmish) – 3 soaked raisins in morning Triphala powder – 250–500 mg (¼–½ tsp) at night with warm water/honey (very gentle, non-habit forming – start low) ✓How to stop Duphalac after 3 months Do not stop suddenly just taper slowly over 2–3 weeks Week 1: reduce to half dose every night Week 2: half dose alternate nights Week 3: stop completely Replace with above natural options during tapering If constipation returns then go back to half dose for 3–4 days then taper again ✓Daily routine for both cough prevention & constipation No ghee at night in cold season Warm water sip throughout day (small amounts frequently) Light massage on abdomen clockwise with warm sesame oil 5 min at night (helps bowel movement without Kapha increase) Avoid cold drinks, ice-cream, curd at night Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Dr. Maitri Bhavesh Kumar Acharya
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
132 days ago
5

HELLO, 1) CAN GHEE + LUKEWARM WATER AT NIGHT CAUSE COUH? Yes, it can in some children, especially during cold season IN AYURVEDA, -ghee is unctous and heavy -at night kapha naturally increases -during cold weather, kapha aggravates further So giving ghee at bedtime may increase kapha, leading to -mild cough -throat mucus -congestion If cough started after beginning this routine, stop night-time ghee for few days and observe 2) BETTER WAY TO MANAGE CONSTIPATION Constipation in kids is usually vata imbalance DAILY ROUTINE -morning is best time for ghee, not night -> 1/2 tsp cow ghee in warm milk in morning Soaked raisins 5-7 at night-> give in morning -warm water sipping through day ADD= moong dal, steamed vegetables, papaya, black raisins, little ajwain in food AVOID= exces banana, cheese, fried food, packaged snakcs 3) HOW TO STOP DUPHALAC Do not stop suddenly after 3 months GRADUAL TAPER METHOD -week 1-> reduce dose by 25% -week 2-> give on alternate days -week 3-> stop Meanwhilesupport digestion naturally 4) FOR CURRENT MILD COUGH (< 1 week) If no fever and mild -1 tsp honey + pinch turmeric twice daily -sitopaladi churna 1/4 tsp with honey -steam in room -avoid curd at night strictly morinng luubrication for vata Night should be light for kapha DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU

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Dr. Surya Bhagwati
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
130 days ago
5

Ghee and lukewarm water will not cause cough, if ghee is pure and should be cow’s ghee., instead of water can put in a cup of warm haldi doodh,that will help also for cough. For constipation Duphalac gradually reduce and stop. You can give Banana, or dates, fig, black currant, rasin soaked in a cup of warm water overnight morning make smoothie and give slowly to drink. Include fresh green vegetables in her diet, like spinach, methi leaves … which are natural laxatives. Give livomyn syrup 1/2tsp. Twice daily, will improve digestion.

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