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Gastrointestinal Disorders
Question #50869
7 days ago
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Struggling with Acidity and Constipation - #50869

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acidity and stomach not clean very well in regular basis. I m suffering from stomach problems..like every after two days acidity formed in my stomach and about my stool ...not clean in regular basis and constipation formed ...pl guide

How long have you been experiencing acidity and constipation?:

- 1-4 weeks

What triggers your acidity symptoms?:

- No specific triggers

How frequently do you have bowel movements?:

- Every other day
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Thank you for explaining clearly 🌿 Since this problem is 1–4 weeks old, it is likely a functional digestion disturbance (Mandagni + mild constipation) — not a serious disease yet. From your symptoms: Acidity every 2 days Incomplete stool feeling Motion every alternate day Constipation tendency This usually happens due to: Irregular meals Low water intake Low fiber Late sleeping Stress 🔎 What Is Happening? When stool doesn’t clear properly: ➡ Gas forms ➡ Acid increases ➡ Bloating + heaviness ➡ Again constipation It becomes a cycle. Good news: This is reversible easily 🌿 🌿 Simple 15-Day Correction Plan 🌅 Morning (Most Important) Immediately after waking: 1 glass warm water After 10 mins: 👉 1 tsp Isabgol in warm water OR 👉 Triphala churna 1 tsp with warm water at night (better option) If constipation more: Soak 4–5 munakka overnight, eat in morning 🍛 After Meals (For Acidity + Gas) Avipattikar churna ½ tsp after lunch OR Jeera + saunf powder ½ tsp after meals 🌙 Night Dinner before 9 PM Avoid tea/coffee after 6 PM 10–15 min slow walk after dinner 🍽 Diet Correction ✔ Add: Lauki, tori, ghiya Moong dal Ghee (1 tsp daily helps bowel movement) Coconut water (if acidity) ❌ Avoid: Fried food Bakery Very spicy food Eating when not hungry 🚨 Important Signs (If Present → Doctor Visit) Blood in stool Severe abdominal pain Weight loss Vomiting 🌿 Acne + Acidity Link If you also have acne: It means Pitta + gut heat is present. In that case: Add Khadirarishta 15 ml twice daily

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No worries Start with Avipattikara churna half tsp before meals with water Mulethi churna half tsp with warm water at morning Haritaki churna one tsp with warm water at night Avoid spicy sour fermented processed foods Avoid long gaps between meals Late night heavy meals Take dinner before 8 pm Drink CCF tea buttermilk with pinch of toasted cumin powder and rock salt

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Don’t worry Take Anuloman ds 1tab bd AF Zanacid duo 1tab bd AF Pancharista 20ml bd AF Avoid oily spicy food meat alcohol smoking Take easily digested food and fiber food U ll get results Dr RC BAMS MS AYU

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YOUR SYMPTOMS SHOW THAT YOUR AGNI HAS BECOME IRREGULAR SOMETIMES PITTA INCREASES CAUSING ACIDITY AND SOMETIMES VATA INCREASES LEADING TO CONSTIPATION WHEN STOOL IS NOT CLEAR DAILY AND MOTION COMES EVERY OTHER DAY IT MEANS DIGESTION IS NOT PROPER AND AMA IS FORMING THIS AMA LEADS TO GAS HEAVINESS AND REPEATED ACIDITY FIRST CORRECT YOUR DAILY ROUTINE DRINK WARM WATER IN THE MORNING YOU CAN BOIL IT WITH A LITTLE CUMIN OR FENNEL DO NOT KEEP LONG GAPS BETWEEN MEALS EAT ON TIME AVOID VERY SPICY FRIED JUNK AND PROCESSED FOOD AVOID LATE NIGHT DINNERS AND DO NOT LIE DOWN IMMEDIATELY AFTER FOOD FOR CONSTIPATION YOU CAN TAKE ONE SPOON OF GHEE IN WARM MILK AT BEDTIME IF STOOL IS STILL HARD YOU MAY TAKE A SMALL DOSE OF TRIPHALA AT NIGHT BUT DO NOT TAKE HIGH DOSE DAILY BECAUSE EXCESS CAN AGGRAVATE ACIDITY IF PITTA IS ALREADY ACTIVE FOR ACIDITY TAKE SMALL FREQUENT MEALS DO NOT KEEP STOMACH COMPLETELY EMPTY COCONUT WATER OR CORIANDER WATER CAN HELP BUT AVOID VERY COLD DRINKS YOUR AIM IS NOT STRONG DETOX BUT TO STABILIZE AGNI ONCE AGNI BECOMES BALANCED STOOL WILL CLEAR DAILY AND ACIDITY WILL REDUCE NATURALLY IF THERE IS NO IMPROVEMENT IN TWO TO THREE WEEKS THEN CONSULT AN AYURVEDIC PHYSICIAN FOR PERSONALIZED ASSESSMENT

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Hello Thank you for sharing your concern. As your problem is recent (1-4 weeks ) it is likely like a functional digestive imbalance and can be corrected properly if managed well You are experiencing Acidity every 2 year Incomplete stool Constipation Bowel movement every alternate day This indicate Vata- pitta imbalance Irregular digestive fire Accumualtion of toxins due to improper digestion When stool is not cleared properly Gas forms Acid Accumulation Burning Sensation develop Heaviness persists constispation and acidity often exist together. ROOT CAUSE Most common causes Irregular meal timing Less water intake Stress Excess Tea / coffee late sleeping Low fiber diet I am specifically mentioning the causes so that you can avoid this to recover fast TREATMENT PLAN CORRECT YOUR BOWEL FIRST At night 1 tsp Triphala Churna with warm water 1 tsp of ghee in warm milk This will lubricate your colon and improve stool clearance FOR ACIDITY Before meals Small Piece of dry ginger + pinch of rock salt After lunch buttermilk with roasted jeera If burning sensation- Avipathikara Churna 1/2 tsp with warm water before meals DIET ADVICE Include warm home cooked food Moong dal Bottle gourd Papaya Soaked raisins in morning if you follow this your stools will improve in 3-5 days Acidity reduces in 1 week DIgestion Stabilizes in 2-3 weeks Wishing you a good health Warm regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

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HELLO, Since you’re having acidity every 2 days and bowel movement every alternate day, this suggests pitta + vata imbalance (amla pitta with vibandha) 1) FOR ACIDITY MORNING (empty stomach) -1 glass lukewarm water -or jeera water boil 1 tsp cumin in water AFTER MEALS -1 tsp saunf chew properly -AVIPATTIKAR CHRNA= 1 tsp with warm water at night HELPFUL REMEDIES -1 tsp Gulnad att bedtime -cold milk if it suits you 2) FOR CONSTIPATION NIGHT VERY IMPORTANT -1 tsp Triphala churna with warm ater before sleep Best natural bowel regulator OR -1 tsp ISABGOL in warm water/milk at bedtime DAILY HABITS -drink 2-2.5 litres water -ADD -papaya -soaked black raisins 5-7 overnight -1 tsp cow ghee In warm dal or rice DIET -eat on time -simple home food -moong dal, lauki, tori, khichdi -buttermilk daytime only AVOID -spicy, fried, junk food -tea/coffee excess -late night eating -skippin meals LIFESTYLE -wake up early -20 min walking daily -practice vajrasana after meals 5-10min -avoid stress and late sleeping EXPECTED IMPROVEMENT -Acidity= 5-7 days -Constipation= 1-2 weeks regular use of triphala DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU

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