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Question: Hello Doctor,
I am having abdominal discomfort/pain since last 3 months. There were days when I did not go to toilet fo 4-5 days. I had constipation. I have met many doctors but they do not seem to have a solution for it.I went to a gastroenterologist today and he told me that I have IBS with Constipation.I had also contacted my ayurvedic doctor in XXXXXXX before as I live in US, he had told it is because of ama. And he had sent me Aam pachan vati and some herbs for yakrti rasanayama.They seem to help a little but not that much effective.Can you please tell me what could be the ayurvedic treatment for IBS with constipation. The color,texture,consistency,size of my stools is different on daily basis.What could be the reason for it? I always feel that I have not had a complete bowel movement whenever I go to toilet.And its been going on since 3 months and its creating a lot of problems for me.Your help is appreciated. Thanks.
I am having abdominal discomfort/pain since last 3 months. There were days when I did not go to toilet fo 4-5 days. I had constipation. I have met many doctors but they do not seem to have a solution for it.I went to a gastroenterologist today and he told me that I have IBS with Constipation.I had also contacted my ayurvedic doctor in XXXXXXX before as I live in US, he had told it is because of ama. And he had sent me Aam pachan vati and some herbs for yakrti rasanayama.They seem to help a little but not that much effective.Can you please tell me what could be the ayurvedic treatment for IBS with constipation. The color,texture,consistency,size of my stools is different on daily basis.What could be the reason for it? I always feel that I have not had a complete bowel movement whenever I go to toilet.And its been going on since 3 months and its creating a lot of problems for me.Your help is appreciated. Thanks.
Brief Answer:
IBS need proper treatment for both Body and Mind
Detailed Answer:
Hai,
I gone through your query in detail. I understand your concern.
It seems to be Constipation-predominant Irritable bowel syndrome.
In Ayurveda only medicine will not help you to set right your Problem. Especially in IBS food advise, lifestyle management Along with medication needed.
As IBS related with mind behavior too.
FOODS to be avoided:
Indigestible foods such as bread,cheese, red meat, and cold, hard, and raw foods should be avoided.
Food allowed:
vegetable soups and a little basmati rice and green gram beans. Herbs like ginger, fennel, and cumin that stimulate enzyme secretions will improve digestion, absorption, and clear ama from the digestive tract.
Regular intake of buttermilk
Cumin seeds
Pomegranate
Warm water
Lifestyle:
day sleep, awakening at night, tension, suppression of urges should be avoided
meditation is advised.
Medication:
1.Senna powder in the night 5g with hot water- approved FDA product .
2.To attain a balanced mind which indirectly helps to fight IBS, Ashwagandha churna, Brahmi churna, Aswagandharishta is helpful. Complete rest, adequate sleep is advisable .
3. Kutajarishta- 20 ml with 60 ml of water after food.
4. Bilwadi churna – 2g twice a day after food.
Kindly follow the above advise strictly.
You can feel the difference in your symptoms within one week.
Kindly get back to me if there any clarification.
Regards
Dr.S.Senthilnathan
IBS need proper treatment for both Body and Mind
Detailed Answer:
Hai,
I gone through your query in detail. I understand your concern.
It seems to be Constipation-predominant Irritable bowel syndrome.
In Ayurveda only medicine will not help you to set right your Problem. Especially in IBS food advise, lifestyle management Along with medication needed.
As IBS related with mind behavior too.
FOODS to be avoided:
Indigestible foods such as bread,cheese, red meat, and cold, hard, and raw foods should be avoided.
Food allowed:
vegetable soups and a little basmati rice and green gram beans. Herbs like ginger, fennel, and cumin that stimulate enzyme secretions will improve digestion, absorption, and clear ama from the digestive tract.
Regular intake of buttermilk
Cumin seeds
Pomegranate
Warm water
Lifestyle:
day sleep, awakening at night, tension, suppression of urges should be avoided
meditation is advised.
Medication:
1.Senna powder in the night 5g with hot water- approved FDA product .
2.To attain a balanced mind which indirectly helps to fight IBS, Ashwagandha churna, Brahmi churna, Aswagandharishta is helpful. Complete rest, adequate sleep is advisable .
3. Kutajarishta- 20 ml with 60 ml of water after food.
4. Bilwadi churna – 2g twice a day after food.
Kindly follow the above advise strictly.
You can feel the difference in your symptoms within one week.
Kindly get back to me if there any clarification.
Regards
Dr.S.Senthilnathan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Priyanka G Raj
Hello,
Is it fine to take Kutajarishta and bilwadi with IBS constipation? And also for how long do I need to continue with these medicines.I live in US,so I will have to tell my parents to ship it here from XXXXXXX so I can ship it accordingly. Thanks
Is it fine to take Kutajarishta and bilwadi with IBS constipation? And also for how long do I need to continue with these medicines.I live in US,so I will have to tell my parents to ship it here from XXXXXXX so I can ship it accordingly. Thanks
Brief Answer:
can take both for 6 months
Detailed Answer:
Hai,
You can take both (kutajaristam and bilwadi) medicine,no harm in it.
Both are effective in intestinal problems.
You need to take it for 6 months.along with diet advise and lifestyle management.
Thanks and regards
Dr.S.Senthilnathan
can take both for 6 months
Detailed Answer:
Hai,
You can take both (kutajaristam and bilwadi) medicine,no harm in it.
Both are effective in intestinal problems.
You need to take it for 6 months.along with diet advise and lifestyle management.
Thanks and regards
Dr.S.Senthilnathan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Hello,
Okay Doctor,I will take these two for 6 months.Shall I follow the diet you mentioned for 6 months ? Can I drink milk? Also it is fine to take senna powder daily for 6 months ? I do not have 100% senna powder,I do have kayamchurna powder ,is that fine.And shall I then stop allopathy medicine that I am taking ? Thanks.
Okay Doctor,I will take these two for 6 months.Shall I follow the diet you mentioned for 6 months ? Can I drink milk? Also it is fine to take senna powder daily for 6 months ? I do not have 100% senna powder,I do have kayamchurna powder ,is that fine.And shall I then stop allopathy medicine that I am taking ? Thanks.
Brief Answer:
can take kayam choorna
Detailed Answer:
Hai,
You can take kayam choorna . it is also contain senna.
initially for 15 days you can take kayam churna daily. depends upon the response you gradually decrease the dose and take it twice a week.
you can stop allopathy medicine..
you can drink milk in a diluted form.
Thanks and regards
Dr.S.Senthilnathan
can take kayam choorna
Detailed Answer:
Hai,
You can take kayam choorna . it is also contain senna.
initially for 15 days you can take kayam churna daily. depends upon the response you gradually decrease the dose and take it twice a week.
you can stop allopathy medicine..
you can drink milk in a diluted form.
Thanks and regards
Dr.S.Senthilnathan
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Priyanka G Raj
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