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How to stop my gut from bleeding after 5 days of symptoms at 54 years old?
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Consultation #54743
129 days ago
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How to stop my gut from bleeding after 5 days of symptoms at 54 years old? - #54743

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HOW DO I STOP MY GUT FROM BLEEDING? I HAVE BEEN BLEEDING FOR 5 DAYS NOW. IVE ALWAYS HAD THIS AS AN ADULT I'M 54 YRS OLD FEMALE AND NOW IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE. I HAVE BEEN EATING CONGEE PORAGE FOR THE PAST THREE DAYS AND ALSO TAKING SHEPARDS PURSE TEA.

Can you describe the nature of the bleeding?:

- Bright red blood

Have you experienced any additional symptoms?:

- Abdominal pain

What is your typical diet like besides congee porridge?:

- Balanced diet with proteins

Have you had any previous gastrointestinal issues?:

- Not sure

How would you rate the severity of any abdominal pain?:

- Mild discomfort

Have you made any significant lifestyle changes recently?:

- Yes, increased stress

Are you currently taking any medications or supplements?:

- Herbal supplements

Doctors' responses

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

This is not something to manage at home. Bleeding for 5 days from the gut is potentially serious. You need urgent evaluation (endoscopy/colonoscopy) to rule out causes like Peptic ulcer disease, Hemorrhoids, or even Colorectal cancer. Immediate steps Go to hospital urgently Stop self-treatment (including shepherd’s purse) Continue soft diet, fluids Ayurvedic support (only after doctor evaluation) Kutajghan Vati: 2 tablets twice daily after meals Bol Baddha Ras: 125 mg twice daily with honey Nagkesar Churna: 1–2 g twice daily with buttermilk If bleeding is heavy, black stools, weakness, or dizziness → emergency care immediately. Dr RC BAMS MS


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Dr. Shashank Aggarwal
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
129 days ago
4.99

In Ayurveda, this may indicate aggravated Pitta dosha, irritation of the intestinal lining, piles, fissure, or deeper bowel inflammation. Since the bleeding has worsened, it is very important to get a proper medical examination soon to rule out serious causes. For now, follow a strict Pitta-pacifying diet and lifestyle: Continue soft, light foods like rice congee, boiled rice, pomegranate, ripe banana, and moong soup Drink small amounts of cool water or coriander-fennel infused water Avoid spicy foods, fried items, alcohol, coffee, red meat, smoking, and excessive tea Do not strain during bowel movements Rest properly and avoid stress, anger, and late nights Helpful Ayurvedic support that is traditionally used for bleeding tendency: raktstambhan vati - 2 tab twice a day after meal Mulethi (Licorice) with cool water or honey in small quantity Nagkesar + Mishri (under guidance) Amla or fresh pomegranate juice for soothing Pitta


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Dr. Manjula
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
129 days ago
5

Hello, 1. How is your bowel evecuation? 2. How is your apettite? If both of this are satisfactory, then the following will help you to stop bleeding. 1. Tablet Styplon(himalaya) 2----2-----2 after each meal for 10 days. However your condition requires detailed examinations and tests. Take care Kind regards.


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

Hello, This is not a routine case- ongoing bright red bleeding for 5 days at age 54 needs urgent medical evaluation first. It could be hemorroids, fissure, or something more serious (like lower GI bleeding) Do not try to stop bleeding at home alone- get a doctor/ colonoscopy evaluation As soon as possible Ayurvedic view -Rakta pitta + pitta aggravation in Pakwashaya (lower gut) -triggered by stress + heat + vascular fragility Internal medications 1 ) Stop bleeding (primary) -Kutajghan vati= 2 tabs thrice daily after meals -Bol parpati= 125 mg twice daily with honey after meals 2) Gut healing + anti inflammation -Dadimashtaka churna= 1 tsp with warm water after meals 3) If piles suspected very common with bright red blood -Arshoni vati= 2 tabs twice daily after meals External (if piles/fissure) -Sitz bath (warm water + turmeric) twice daily -apply Jatyadi taila locally Diet Continue congue but improve it -pomegranate juice (natural hemostatic) -boiled vegetables (bottle gourd, pumpkin) -buttermilk with roasted cumin Avoid -spicy, sour, fried food -alcohol, coffee -red meat (temporarily) Lifestyle -absolutely stress reduction major trigger in your case -no straining during bowel movement -sleep before 10:30 pm Act immediately -bleeding not reducing in 48-72 hours -weakness, dizziness -clots or heavy flow These requires hospital care immediately Expected responses -2-3 days= bleeding reduces -5-7 days= sigificantly control -2-3 = healing phase Ayurveda can support and stabilize, but at your age with 5 days bleeding, ruling out serious pathology is non-negotiable Do follow Hope this might be helpful Thank you


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Dr. Raj Ladani
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
128 days ago
5

Hello, Internal gastrointestinal bleeding requires immediate medical evaluation, especially when symptoms persist for five days or worsen. At 54, chronic bleeding warrants professional diagnostic screening (such as a colonoscopy) to identify the underlying cause, which could range from inflammatory conditions to structural issues. ​Please seek urgent medical attention if you experience dizziness, fainting, or severe abdominal pain. ​Ayurvedic Perspective (Raktapitta) ​In Ayurveda, chronic gut bleeding is typically categorized under Raktapitta (hemorrhagic diathesis), often involving an imbalance of Pitta Dosha and Rakta Dhatu (blood). The focus is on Stambhana (stopping the flow) and Sheeta (cooling) therapies to pacify the internal heat and strengthen the mucosal lining. Ayurveda medicines 1. ​Punarvasava: Take 15 ml diluted with 60 ml of lukewarm water twice daily before food. This helps in managing blood loss and supporting liver function. 2. ​Dadimadi Ghritam: Take 1 teaspoon mixed with warm water or congee on an empty stomach in the morning. It is specifically used to address anemia and internal bleeding. 3. ​Kutajarishta: Take 20 ml with an equal amount of water twice daily after meals. This is traditionally used when bleeding is associated with bowel movements or inflammation.


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Dr. Raghuveer SN
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
128 days ago
5

Bleeding for 5 days, especially bright red blood, should not be managed only at home. This needs proper medical evaluation urgently to find the exact cause (piles, fissure, inflammation, or something deeper). First priority: do not try to stop it only with home remedies. For now: Keep diet very light (your congee is fine) Avoid spicy, fried, and hard foods Drink plenty of water Avoid straining during bowel movement At home (supportive only): Pomegranate juice or diluted fresh juice can help soothe Buttermilk with a pinch of roasted jeera can support digestion * Kutajghan vati – 1 tablet twice daily after food * Nagkesar churna – ½ teaspoon with honey twice daily * Praval pishti – 250 mg twice daily These can help reduce bleeding tendency, but this is not a substitute for evaluation. Important — please do not ignore: If bleeding continues, increases, or you feel weakness, dizziness, or fatigue → consult a doctor immediately and consider tests like stool exam or colon evaluation. At your age, persistent bleeding must be properly checked. Regards, Dr Raghuveer (Ayurvedacharya)


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

1.Kutajghan vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Bol baddha ras 125 mg twice daily with honey after meals 3.Nagkesar churna 1/4 tsp twice daily with buttermilk or cool water after meals 4.Styplon (Himalaya)- 2 tab twice daily with water after meals Diet & Gut Healing Since you are already eating congee, you can enhance its healing properties: -Pomegranate Juice: Fresh pomegranate is a natural hemostatic and helps pacify Pitta. -Cooling Infusions: Drink water infused with Coriander or Fennel to reduce internal heat. -Avoid Triggers: Strictly avoid spicy, sour, fried foods, alcohol, coffee, and red meat, as these further aggravate Pitta and can worsen bleeding. Addressing Stress You mentioned increased stress as a recent lifestyle change. Stress can trigger vascular fragility and gut inflammation. -Rest: High-quality rest is essential. -Breathing: Practice gentle Pranayama (like Sitali or Sheetkari) to cool the body and mind.


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

Here is exactly what is happening from both a modern and Ayurvedic perspective. Bright red blood indicates that the bleeding is coming from the very end of your digestive tract (the lower colon, rectum, or anus). Because you have had this on and off as an adult, it is highly likely that you have internal hemorrhoids. In Ayurveda, this is known as Raktarsha. Your recent increase in stress has caused a severe spike in Pitta (heat) and Vata (movement). This trapped heat creates pressure in your lower abdomen, causing the already fragile blood vessels in your rectum to swell and rupture. While eating congee and taking Shepherd’s purse tea are excellent, gentle choices, they are not strong enough to stop an active, 5-day acute bleed. We need to use highly targeted, classical hemostatic herbs to physically constrict the blood vessels and cool the severe internal heat. ✓Ayurvedic Action Plan Our immediate goal is to arrest the bleeding, heal the ruptured blood vessels, and cool the pelvic region. 1. Nagakesar Churna Dosage: 1/2 teaspoon twice a day. Time: 30 minutes before your meals. Vehicle: Mixed with 1 teaspoon of fresh, unsalted butter (or pure Cow’s Ghee) and a pinch of raw sugar (Misri). 2. Kutajghan Vati Dosage: 2 tablets twice a day. Time: 30 minutes after your congee/meals. Vehicle: Normal water. 3. Kamdudha Ras (Moti Yukta) Dosage: 1 tablet twice a day. Time: Taken alongside the Kutajghan Vati. ✓Crucial Care Rules Mandatory Medical Checkup: Because you are 54 years old and the bleeding has worsened continuously for 5 days, you must schedule an appointment with a gastroenterologist for a physical exam or colonoscopy. While this is likely hemorrhoidal, any persistent bleeding at this age must be evaluated by a doctor to rule out polyps or deeper intestinal issues. Do not skip this step. Cold Sitz Bath: Do not use hot water to wash. Fill a shallow tub with cool (not freezing) water, and sit in it for 10 minutes twice a day. The cool temperature will physically shrink the swollen, bleeding blood vessels in the rectum. Avoid All Straining: Do not push or strain during a bowel movement. Let the stool pass completely naturally. Straining will instantly tear open any vessels the herbs are trying to heal. Regards, Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma


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