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Suffering From Constipation, Loss Of Appetite, Body Ache And Weight Loss. On Triphala Churna. Concerned

Posted on Mon, 6 Aug 2012

Question: i have problem with digestion from last 4 months
problem started with consipation then weakness,loss of appetite,heart burn,body ache and weight loss around 3 kg ,white coating on tongue with red bumps without pain.
after that i took levosulphride for 15 days get around 5 % relief
now currently i have
Belching
weakness
white coating on tongue with red bumps without pain
sometime heartburn
feeling cough in my throat
sometime light pain anywhere in stomach
incomplete motion/consipation
changing color stools
weight between 59-60 from last 2 month

I am taking TRIPHLA CHURNA from 10 days
sometime white coating is going

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (1 hour later)

Hello XXXXXX
Thanks for the query.
Your symptoms,history and age suggests that all of your problems are occurring because of constipation only.
You should remember one thing,that this constipation doesn't develop overnight.
Many months of a person's life style and food habits result in regular constipation.
I will straight way cone down to your treatment part which will also tell you the cause behind your constipation.
1... Chew your food properly and avoid TV while eating.
2... Take plenty of water as less water dries your stools.
3.... Do regular exercises as it promotes good blood circulation and helps in forward motion of stool inside your bowels.
4... Eat more of XXXXXXX vegetables and fruits as they contain dietary fibers which form the bulk of stool.
5... Avoid junk and fatty foods.
6...reduce the stress by resorting to yoga and meditation Abd XXXXXXX breathing exercises.
7...never take laxatives as they tend to make you habitual and result in rebound constipation.
8.... Take less of non veg food or avoid it.
9...take plenty of curd as it has good bacterias in it.
10....quit smoking and moderate tour alcohol.
11.... Take some B complex vitamin for 2 to 3 weeks.
12... Reduce your caffeine intake.

You start taking these measures and see the result yourself shortly.

I hope to have answered your query however you may revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (35 minutes later)

I was on pantaprozole for 1 month should i stop it.i got around 50 % heartburn relief from this.i am also taking digestive enzymes.how can i get rid of weakness and belching and body ache.

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (12 minutes later)

Hello
Once your bowel movements become normal,you will not feel the need of pantoprozole.
At the moment you continue the pantoprozole.
Start your lifestyle measures and in another 2 weeks time,you shall be able to quit
Pantoprozole.
You will see a change in all of your symptoms once your daily old habits are changed.You will not need even your digestive enzymes.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (9 hours later)

what should i use for complete motion my stool color is sometime brown ,sometime dark brown and sometime black.please indicate good medicine for bowel movement.basically i am from chandigarh i was at bangalore for six month there this problem start.

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (1 hour later)

Hello
You can take ISABGOL KI BHUSSI 15 gm twice daily with one glass of water at least.
Keep on taking plenty of water throughout the day.
The color of stool will become normal.
You should not take any medicine for regularizing your bowel movements except ISABGOL.
Use of any laxative will prove counter productive.
Do regular walking or jogging.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (34 hours later)

hello, I am also taking ISABGOL but stool shape is not normal.somtime feeling very light pain in sides of abdomen and belching i also had ultrasound but report is normal.

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (7 minutes later)

Hello
You have to show patience if you want to treat your constipation.
If you live in stress and anxiety,it will become difficult for you to get rid of constipation.Carry on with
Regular exercises
Plenty of water
And regular use of ISABGOL in the dose I mentioned above.
Take plenty of XXXXXXX vegetables,salads and fresh fruits.
Gradually your stool shape will become normal
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (16 days later)

I already contacted you regarding my problem.
I have red bumps from back of tongue to throat and thick white coating.
feeling cough in my throat.
-- My weight is between 59-60 from last 4 months even i am taking good diet.
-- dry stool/incomplete motion(color brown to dark brown)
-- little weakness
-- sometime burning sensation in stomach and heartburn (1-2 minutes) mostly after taking sugar
-- sometime light back pain

I suspected i may have parasite/bacterial infection because sometime i saw undigested food in stool with something of white color
I already visited doc 4-5 time what my problem is not resolved.
doc give me albebndazole for 10 days i notice that 10 % white coating on my tongue was gone what its again back.
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My problem started at bangalore basically i am from chandigarh with sudden consipation/weakness/leg pain.

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (20 minutes later)

Hello
Your most of the problems are because of constipation and anxiety.
You are too young to have serious problems.
Take it easy.
Since solution to your problem is longterm,shortcut methods by taking different medicines is not to help you,even if you visit 4-5 doctors more.
Relax and start doing what I suggested you earlier.
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar