Hello 🙏 and thank you for your question. At **53 years old**, having **constipation after Virechana (purgation therapy)** during Panchakarma **can happen** — and **it is not uncommon**. So please don't panic. Let me explain clearly: --- ### 🌿 **Is Constipation After Virechana Normal?** **Yes**, it can happen due to: 1. **Excessive depletion of Apana Vata**: Virechana removes Pitta and toxins, but sometimes also disturbs **Vata**, especially in older age. 2. **Low digestive fire (Mandagni)** after the procedure. 3. Not following proper **Sansarjana Krama (post-detox diet)** — e.g., returning to heavy or dry foods too soon. 4. **Dehydration** or reduced water intake. 5. If patient already had **Vata imbalance** or was prone to constipation. --- ### ✅ **What You Can Do (Safe Ayurvedic Support)** #### 🌿 **1. ****Churna (Best and Gentle)** * Take **1 tsp of ****powder with warm water at night** before sleep. * You can also boil 1 tsp *****in 1 cup water, reduce to half, and drink warm. * Helps regulate bowels naturally without dependence. #### 🧴 **2. ****Oil (if constipation is strong)** * Take **1–2 tsp of edible ****oil** mixed in warm milk or ginger tea at night for 1–2 days only. * Helps relieve post-Virechana dryness. #### 🧂 **3. ****+ Warm Water** * Morning empty stomach: **1 tsp ******+ 1 cup warm water** helps lubricate intestines. #### 🥦 **4. Include These in Diet** * Warm khichdi with ghee * Steamed vegetables (bottle gourd, ridge gourd) * Warm soups * Soaked raisins or figs in the morning #### 🚫 **Avoid** * Dry foods (biscuits, bread, roti without ghee) * Tea/coffee immediately after meals * Cold water or fridge food * Stress and overthinking --- ### 🌬️ **Supportive Lifestyle Tips** * Mild walk after meals (15 minutes) * Anulom Vilom pranayama daily for 10 minutes * Keep bowels regular time daily (even if urge is weak, sit for 5–10 mins calmly) --- ### ⏳ **When to Worry** If constipation lasts more than **4–5 days**, or you experience: * Severe bloating * Abdominal pain * No bowel movement at all ➡️ Then you should consult me **post-Panchakarma imbalance** and correct with internal medicines. --- ### 🧘‍♀️ Final Note: Don’t worry — it’s likely a **temporary Vata disturbance** after detox. With simple measures, it usually resolves within a few days. Would you like a **3-day simple post-Virechana recovery plan** for diet and herbs? Advice Consult me for Details.

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For how much day stool not passed is important.  If it is 1 day then no problem.  If more days stool not passed , then diet and other things like indigestion and metabolism should be looked after

Constipation is normal after virechan don't get scared Take proper diet If also constipation is constant after long time then consult with ayurvedic physician

HELLO MISS, AS I CAN UNDERSTOOD YOUR CONCERN, NO THIS IS NOT NORMAL, BUT THIS IS SIGN OF IMPROPER DIET FOLLOW UP AFTER VIRECHAN. THIS IS CALLED SANSARJAN KRAM THAT YOU SHOULD FOLLOW AS PER YOUR CONSULTANT OR THERPIST'S SUGGESION. OR THE ONE POSSIBILITI IS ALSO THERE IS AN IMPROPER VIRECHAN PLAN. FOR BOTH CONSULT PLEASE.

Do not be scared it is common to have constipation after Virechana. Please follow post Virechana diet . Consult an ayurvedic physician if you are feeling constipation for long time

Dear Practo user. Thanks for sending across your query. Mild constipation can occur after the completion of virechana. Follow the post detox diet guidance properly.If constipation remains consult your treating physician.

Follow proper diet after post virechan.drink plenty of water eat fibres wholegrain daliya.i

It is medicine derived. Plz consult the therapist

There is a strict 3 day regime after Virechana, hopefully you've followed it, to ease the constipation add black raisins, raw papaya boiled, elephant yam into your diet, try avoid bread red meat potatoes and sweets. Abhayatishta is a safe medication to help ease your trouble, best after an Ayurvedic Doctors consultation 🙏🏽

Thanks for trusting Ayurveda and seeking help on authentic platform. Noted that u completed virechan in Grishma or pravrut no Ayurveda Dr will do it without in emergency and u need to follow Rasayan after virechan therapy. There could be missing in plan or execution and followup

Consult your treating physician

1. Dehydration or fluid loss during purgation. 2. Agni (digestive fire) is weakened temporarily post-Virechana. 3. Improper Sansarjana Krama (post-detox diet regimen). 4. Underlying Vata imbalance (if Virechana was done inappropriately or without balancing Vata afterward). 5. Skipping ghee (Snehan) or light foods during recovery.

Take proper counseling to clear all ur doubts

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Mild constipation after Virechana can occur temporarily as the body readjusts post-detox. Ensure you're following the proper post-panchakarma diet and hydration guidelines. However, if it persists beyond a few days, kindly consult your treating physician for personalized guidance.

It may be due to improper post virechana diet , as there is chance of getting agni mandhya [low digestive power ] after virechana. The dehydration [ loss of water content ] from body also cause constipation. The dry ,spicy , heavy food also trigger the condition.