In modern science.Having at least three loose motions in 24 hours in called diarrhoea. Diarrhoea is a very common problem affecting all age groups at one time or another. Though it can be managed well in most of the cases, sometimes it proves detrimental. Epidemics of diarrhoea are seen in all parts of world. In Ayurveda, diarrhoea is called Atisaar.
Symptoms:
- Multiple loose, watery motions
- Cramps in abdomen
- Reduction in urine quantity
- Bleeding with stools (in some cases)
- Burning of anus (in some cases)
- Low BP (in some cases)
Causes:
According to Ayurveda, diarrhea occurs when the digestive fire is weakened, usually Incomplete digestion of food, bacterial and viral infections, food allergies, overeating, bowel disorders and putrefaction in the intestinal tract are some of the factors that lead to diarrhea by excess vat pitta and kapha.Absorption and assimilation slow, and the movement of food through the digestive system is accelerated causing liquidy stools,. Increased vata pulls down the fluid part from various tissues of the body and brings it into the intestine. There this fluid mixes with the stool which then leads to loose, watery motions. Depending upon which particular Dosha is incresed atisaar has been classified into -
Vataj atisaar is marked by painful loose motions with sounds & foam, gases and cramps.
Pittaj atisaar causes motions with burning sensation at anus, offensive odour and varying colours like green and sweating, fever are often present
Kaphaj atisaar causes sticky, oily, whitish motions with foul odour, nausea, lazy feeling and excess sleep.
Sannipatik atisaar is caused by increase of all three Doshas and therefore have mixed symptom present in this type.
Bhayaj and Shokaj atisaar are caused by fear and grief respectively.
Ayurvedic Medicine for Fever, Diet & Lifestyle:
- Take easy to digest food articles such as liquid rice, porridge are recommended. Soups made from lentils are also good in diarrhoea. Fruits like sweet lime, oranges, and apple.
- Avoid heavy, spicy, fried food is prohibited. Non-veg items, eggs are also not allowed. Sugarcane juice Buffelo milk.
- While goat milk is more recommended, cows milk may also be allowed.. Mothers milk is however always allowed.
- Drink lot of boiled water to avoid hydration.
- Electrolytes – You also lose lot of electrolytes from your body. Therefore you need to regularly take oral rehydrating solutions (ORS) by mixing electrolyte or pedialyte or rehydralyte which is available easily in the stores.
- Yoghurt, Curds and Buttermilk has good and gut-friendly bacteria in it which fights against bad bacteria present in the colon. It helps producing lactic acid in the intestines which kills the bad bacteria. When these bacteria get killed your recovery will be faster when you are suffering from diarroea.
Home Remedy:
The remedy is to pacify vat and pitta and to gently kindle Agni. The following strategies specifically counter pitta’s hot, sharp, liquid qualities and can be very helpful in supporting the return of normal bowel movements.
Note:
Medicine should be taken according to vaidya/docter
Treatment with Remedies and Ayurvedic Medicine