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Seeking Help for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Management
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Question #51510
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Seeking Help for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Management - #51510

Himanshu

have been suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) for the past two years and unfortunately have not experienced significant relief so far. Currently, my ESR level is 40, and I am experiencing 5–6 episodes of loose motion daily. Despite ongoing treatment, my symptoms are still persistent. I would sincerely appreciate it if anyone could suggest effective medications, treatments, or guidance that might help manage this condition better. Thank you in advance for your support and suggestions.

How would you describe the severity of your loose motions?:

- Moderate, several times a day

What treatments or medications have you tried so far?:

- Prescription medications

Do you notice any specific triggers for your symptoms?:

- Stress or anxiety
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Namaste, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can cause frequent loose motions, intestinal inflammation, and weakness. Stress and anxiety can also worsen the symptoms and trigger flare-ups. Simple measures that may help: Follow a light, easily digestible diet such as rice, moong dal, boiled vegetables, and pomegranate. Avoid very spicy, fried, processed foods, and excessive dairy, which may aggravate the intestines. Drink adequate fluids like warm water, rice water, or buttermilk with roasted cumin to support digestion. Practice stress management through yoga, meditation, or gentle breathing exercises. Since your ESR is elevated and symptoms are ongoing, it is important to continue follow-up with your doctor for proper monitoring of inflammation. Ayurvedic medicines sometimes used to support intestinal balance include: Kutajghan Vati – traditionally used to support intestinal health and help manage loose motions. Bilwadi Churna – sometimes used to support digestion and help reduce diarrhea. Consult me for more advice and suggestions on the above medicines.

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–You have moderate, ongoing inflammation in your bowel, which is why you’re having 5–6 loose motions a day and your ESR is elevated. Your current medications haven’t fully controlled the disease, so we need to reassess your treatment. This might include adjusting your medications or considering therapies In the meantime, it helps to stay hydrated, manage stress, and avoid foods that trigger symptoms. It’s also important to monitor for red flags like severe pain, high fever, or blood in the stool, which would need urgent care. –1. Internal Medicines: Bilva Churna 3 g + warm water – 2× daily after meals Kutaj Churna 2 g – 2× daily after meals Triphala Churna 3 g – at bedtime with warm water 2. Panchakarma Therapies: Virechana with avipatikarchurn under supervision Basti (medicated enema with Kshirbala taila / Triphala decoction) yog basti – for 8 days under supervision 3. Diet & Lifestyle: Light, warm, easily digestible food; avoid oily/spicy items Small, frequent meals; stay hydrated Stress management: Pranayama or meditation 4. Follow-up: Reassess stool frequency and inflammation markers after 3 weeks

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Don’t worry Take Dadimaghirta 1tsp Bilwadilehyam 1tsp Kutajaganavati 1tab bd AF Udaramritham ras 20ml bd enough Arogya vardini vati 1tab bd AF Avoid oily spicy food meat alcohol smoking u ll get results Dr RC BAMS MS

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Hi Not to worry Take Kutajghan vati 2 BD Bilvadi churna -1tsp-BD Grahani kapat rasa 1 BD Avoid taking stress Tab brahmi vati-2 BD Toh will get results

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Hello, As you have IBD for 2 years, please consult an ayurveda doctor who has good panchakarma set up. There are certain types of vasthi(enemas treatments in ayurveda) which have proven effect along with appropriate ayurveda medicines, diet-lifestyle modifications. As you may be knowing already that, stress and anxiety worsen the condition please take neccassary steps to address that on immediate note. Take care, Kind regards.

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Namaste Himanshu Thank you for sharing your concern It is indeed difficult to deal with IBD with persistent loose motions that to daily 5-6 times Your Elevated ESR also suggests ongoing inflammation in the body But dont worry with a proper treatment focusing on digestion, inflammation control and gut healing symptoms can be managed well AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT INTERNAL MEDICATION 1.Kutaj ghanvati 1 tablet twice daily after food -Helps control loose motion 2.Bilwadi ghanvati 1 tablet twice daily after food 3.Mebarid 1 capsule after food twice daily 4.Dadimadi ghrita 1 tsp at bed time followed by warm water HELPFUL HOME REMEDIES 1.Bael fruit Take a bael pulp 1 tsp with warm water once daily 2.buttermilk with roasted jeera after lunch DIET PLAN INCLUDE -soft cooked foos -Pomegranate -Boiled vegetables -Rice greul Buttermilk AVOID -spicy and fried food -Excess tea or coffee -raw salads With proper diet, stress management and intestinal healing many patients with IBD have significantly improved Wishing you a good health😊 Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic condition, and when symptoms like frequent loose motions and raised ESR persist for a long time, it becomes very important to first understand how the disease started and how it has progressed in your case. In Ayurveda, treatment is not based only on the disease name but on the individual’s body constitution, digestion, diet, lifestyle, and mental state. Since you mentioned that stress or anxiety triggers your symptoms, this is also an important factor. The gut and mind are closely connected, and emotional stress can aggravate intestinal inflammation and bowel movements. For proper management, the following steps are usually important in Ayurveda: Detailed history taking – understanding how your symptoms began, your diet patterns, digestion, sleep, stress levels, and daily routine. Assessment of your body constitution (Prakriti) and current imbalance (Dosha) through examination. Evaluation of digestion (Agni) and gut health, which plays a central role in bowel disorders. Based on this, personalized medicines are selected rather than giving the same treatment to everyone. In many cases, Ayurvedic therapies such as Panchakarma procedures can also help reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and stabilize bowel movements when done under proper supervision. Along with medicines, diet correction, stress management, and lifestyle changes are equally important; otherwise, symptoms may keep recurring. Therefore, it would be best for you to consult a well-qualified Ayurveda and Panchakarma doctor who can take your detailed history and design a personalized treatment plan for you. With the right approach, many people are able to manage their symptoms much better over time.

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1.Kutajghan vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Bilva Churna 3/4 tsp twice daily with buttermilk after meals 3.Grahani kapat rasa 1 tab twice daily with water after meals 4.Mustakarishta 20 ml with equal water twice daily after meals Takra (buttermilk therapy): Spiced buttermilk with cumin and rock salt daily — highly recommended in Ayurveda for IBD. Dietary Guidance - Favor light, cooling foods: rice gruel, moong dal soup, pomegranate, cooked vegetables. - Avoid spicy, oily, fried, and fermented foods. - Take small, frequent meals instead of heavy portions. - Stay hydrated with warm water or herbal teas (coriander, fennel).

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INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE IS A CONDITION WHERE THERE IS CONTINUOUS INFLAMMATION IN THE INTESTINES WHICH CAN LEAD TO FREQUENT LOOSE MOTIONS ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT WEAKNESS AND SOMETIMES WEIGHT LOSS AN ESR LEVEL OF 40 ALSO SUGGESTS THAT THERE IS ACTIVE INFLAMMATION IN THE BODY IN AYURVEDA THIS CONDITION IS OFTEN CORRELATED WITH GRAHANI AND PITTAPRADHAN DIGESTIVE DISTURBANCE WHERE THE DIGESTIVE FIRE BECOMES IRREGULAR AND THE INTESTINAL LINING BECOMES SENSITIVE AND INFLAMED WHEN THIS HAPPENS FOOD IS NOT PROPERLY DIGESTED AND FREQUENT LOOSE STOOLS OCCUR THE FIRST IMPORTANT STEP IS TO CALM THE INTESTINAL INFLAMMATION AND STRENGTHEN DIGESTION RATHER THAN USING VERY HEAVY FOODS OR IRRITATING ITEMS FOR SUPPORT YOU MAY DISCUSS WITH AN AYURVEDIC PHYSICIAN ABOUT MEDICINES SUCH AS KUTAJ GHAN VATI TWO TABLETS TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD WITH WARM WATER THIS MEDICINE IS CLASSICALLY USED TO CONTROL LOOSE MOTIONS AND REDUCE INTESTINAL INFLAMMATION ANOTHER HELPFUL SUPPORT IS BILVADI CHURNA HALF TEASPOON TWICE DAILY WITH WARM WATER WHICH HELPS IMPROVE DIGESTION AND STRENGTHEN THE INTESTINES TO SUPPORT HEALING OF THE INTESTINAL LINING SHATAVARI CHURNA HALF TEASPOON WITH WARM MILK OR WATER AT NIGHT CAN BE HELPFUL AS IT HAS A SOOTHING AND HEALING EFFECT ON THE GUT DIET IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT IN THIS CONDITION TRY TO TAKE SIMPLE EASY TO DIGEST FOODS SUCH AS SOFT RICE WITH MOONG DAL RICE PORRIDGE STEAMED VEGETABLES AND HOMEMADE THIN BUTTERMILK WITH ROASTED CUMIN AVOID VERY SPICY OILY FRIED FOOD PACKAGED FOOD EXCESS TEA COFFEE AND RAW SALADS UNTIL DIGESTION BECOMES STABLE SINCE YOU MENTIONED THAT STRESS OR ANXIETY TRIGGERS YOUR SYMPTOMS IT IS ALSO IMPORTANT TO SUPPORT THE MIND GUT CONNECTION PRACTICES SUCH AS GENTLE BREATHING EXERCISES YOGA OR DAILY WALKING CAN HELP CALM THE NERVOUS SYSTEM AND REDUCE FLARE UPS REGULAR FOLLOW UP WITH YOUR GASTROENTEROLOGIST IS ALSO IMPORTANT BECAUSE INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE CAN SOMETIMES REQUIRE LONG TERM MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING WITH PROPER DIET GUT HEALING MEDICINES STRESS MANAGEMENT AND REGULAR MEDICAL GUIDANCE MANY PEOPLE ARE ABLE TO REDUCE THE FREQUENCY OF LOOSE MOTIONS AND IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE OVER TIME IF YOU CAN SHARE MORE DETAILS ABOUT YOUR CURRENT MEDICATIONS DIET AND ANY OTHER SYMPTOMS I CAN GUIDE YOU FURTHER IN A MORE PERSONALIZED WAY

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No worries Start with Giloy tab 1-0-1 Kutajghan vati 1-0-1 Bilvadi churna half tsp with butter milk Avoid spicy spout non vegetarian fermented and citrus fruits

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HELLO, IBD in Ayurveda is usually correlated with “Grahani roga” and sometimes “pitta atisara” depending on symptoms like chronic loose stools, intestinal inflammation, weakness, and impaired digestion .Since you have 5-6 loose motions daily and ESR 40 indicating inflammation, the Ayurvedic approach focuses on -reducing intestinal inflammation -strengthening digestion -healing intestinal mucosa -reducing stress a trigger in your case -stabilizing bowel movements AYURVEDIC UNDERSTNADING OF YOUR CONDITION Your symptoms suggest -weak digestion -pitta + vata imbalance -inflammation in colon -malabsorption TREATMENT GOALS -reduce pitta inflammation -control vata causing frequent stools -strengthen intestinal mucosa -improve absorption INTERNAL MEDICATIONS 1) KUTAJGHAN VATI= 2 tabs twice daily after meals =stops diarrhea, reduces intestinal inflammation, antimicrobial 2) BILWADI CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water twice daily after meals =improves digestion, controls loose stools 3) DADIMASHTAK CHURNA= 1/2 tsp before meals with buttermilk =improves digestion, reduces gas, strengthens intestines 4) MUSTA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp twice daily with warm water before meals =anti inflamamtory, anti diarrheal 5) YASHTIMADHU CHURNA= 1/2 tsp twice daily with honey =mucosal healing, anti ulcer, redues inflamamtion 6) SHANKHA VATI= 1 tab twice daily with warm water after meals =when acidity and inflammation worsen diarrhea BUTTERMILK THERAPY Very classical treatment for IBD Take medications buttermilk -fresh buttermilk -add roasted cumin -add rock salt -add pinch dry ginger Drink after lunch daily =restores gut flora, improves absorption DIET -rice -moong dal -pomegranate -bael fruit -steamed vegetables -buttermilk -khichdi -banana -apple stew -coconut water BEST MEAL -moong dal khichdi + ghee AVOID -milk -cheese -fried food -spicy food -fast food -alcohol -coffee -raw salads -red chilli -fermented foods HOME REMEDIES 1) Pomegranate peel= strong anti diarrhoea -dry pomegranate peel, powder = 1/2 tsp twice daily with honey 2) BAEL FRUIT POWDER= 1 tsp twice daily =very powerful for chronic loose motions 3) NUTMEG REMEDY=for frequent stools =pinch nutmeg powder witth warm water at night STRESS MANAGEMENT You mentioned stress triggers symptoms YOGA -vajrasana -pawanmuktasana -mandukasana -shashankasana 10-15 minutes daily PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom -bhramari -nadi sodhana 15 minutes daily These reduce gut-brain inflammation axis LIFESTYLE RULES -eat at same time daily -eat freshly cooked food -avoid overeating -sleep before 11 pm -walk after meals -avoid late nights DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU

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Start with Aarogyavardhini 1-0-1 after food with water Kutaj ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water Bilva churan 1tsp twice daily after food with water Brahmi vati 1-0-1 after food with water Avoid spicy sugary,fast foods, nonveg food if non-vegetarian. Avoid wheat and wheat products Avoid milk, but buttermilk is ok Have buttermilk with pinch of asafoetida black salt and roasted jeera powder after lunch daily. Afternoon curd rice is good to have.

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?? Do’s: ?? Millet roti Buttermilk (daily include in your meal) Moong dal (green and yellow both are ok) All fruit vegetables Leafy vegetables (except methi and dil) ??? Yogasan : ??? 1. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) 2. Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) 3. Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose) 4. Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Fold) 5. Halasana (Plow Pose) 6. Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand Pose) 7. Matsyasana (Fish Pose) 8. Supta Matsyendrasana (Reclined Spinal Twist) 9. Surya Namaskar 10. Malasan (Squats Pose) ??? Pranayam : ??? 1. Anulo Vilom 2. Bhramari 3. Kapalbhati 4. Shitali 5. Sitkari ? Donot’s: ? Tea Coffee Addictions Dals (except moong) Sour Packed food Processed food Achar (pickles) Papad Fried food Avoid dairy completely Non veg products ?? Medication: ?? Tab. Live 52 DS 1 tab twice a day before food. Tab. Kutajparpati vati 1 tabs twice a day before food. Cap. Mebarid 2 caps twice a day before food. Syp.Abhayarishta 2 tsp twice a day before food. Syp. Prasham 4 tsp at bed time. Tab. Gandharva Haritaki 2 tabs at night with one glass hot water.

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