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Hello long term use of stop IBS tablet and mustakarishta syrup with shelcal hd tab and uprise dv 60k is it safe ? How to firm stools which is not firmed which gets powdered type mushy in toilet how to kee firm? How to get sausage type healthy poop when stools are firmed my weight increases when such type stools pass I lose weight automatically .. and these tablets should b taken for long term like 3 months 6 months course required ?
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Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailments before consuming any medicine
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Thanks for trusting Ayurved and choosing to seek a second opinion from Ayurveda Dr Satish.
It's Very scientific to note significance to assessment of digestion via stool examination.
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till u consult plz have Sunthi+Haritaki-Ajwain in equal quantity twice a day prior food
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Stop this medicine.first of all take triflachurnwith lukewarm water at night before sleep for constipation.
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eat healthy diet timely drink plenty of water avoid spicy food junkfood processed oilyhotfood nonveg sugar fried food.
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do yoga pranayam meditation exercise regularly
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âStop-IBS and Mustakarishta should not be continued for 3â6 months automatically; the duration depends on your symptoms and response, and long-term use should be supervised. Stop-IBS is a multi-herbal digestive formulation, while Mustakarishta is a fermented preparation.
For mushy/powdery stools, the goal is to identify why stool consistency is abnormal rather than simply increasing medicines. Adequate fluids, regular meals, soluble fibre and gradual dietary correction can help. Shelcal-HD and Uprise-D3 60K should also be continued according to your vitamin D/calcium reports and doctor's advice rather than indefinitely.
The repeated weight change you describe with bowel movements also needs evaluation. Please consult me with your recent reports, weight history and current doses so I can assess your digestion and suggest a suitable plan.â
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Hello, I understand your concern - mushy, powdery stool with weight loss is distressing.
In Ayurveda this is Grahani / IBS with Agnimandya. Firmer, sausage-shaped stool comes when Agni is corrected, not by long-term use of Stop IBS or supplements
Please book a private consultation - I can guide you with a safe, sustainable plan after detailed history.
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Stop IBS, Mustakarishta, Shelcal HD, Uprise D3 60K should not be taken continuously for 3-6 months without medical supervision - calcium and Vit D need monitoring, and IBS medicines need root-cause correction.
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With proper diet, gut routine and personalized Ayurvedic correction, stools can become firm and weight stable.
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Dr. Sudhir Mohanpuriya
Ayurveda
Varanasi
At 28, your symptoms perfectly describe a classic case of IBS-D (Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome), which closely correlates with 'Grahani Roga' in Ayurveda. The reason your stool is mushy or powdery is due to weakened 'Agni' (digestive fire), causing a condition called Malabsorption, where your intestines fail to absorb water and vital nutrients from food. This directly explains your weight fluctuations: when your digestion is weak, food passes out unabsorbed, leading to immediate weight loss; when stools are firmer, it means better nutrient absorption, which reflects as stable weight. While Mustakarishta and proprietary IBS tablets are excellent for managing this condition, blindly continuing them for 3 to 6 months along with high-dose Vitamin D3 and Calcium without regular clinical monitoring can alter your gut flora, cause intestinal dryness, or lead to nutrient toxicities.
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* Instead of self-deciding a 3- or 6-month continuous course, your medication needs a structured review. Ayurvedic protocols for Grahani require changing or tapering the dosages every few weeks as your intestinal lining heals.
* Keep a close eye on your gut-brain axis, as stress and anxiety directly accelerate intestinal motility, preventing your stool from forming properly into a healthy sausage-like shape.
* Connect with me directly for a private evaluation so we can schedule the correct duration of your treatment and assess if you need a transition from deepana-pachana (digestive) herbs to tissue-building (Bruhmana) therapies.
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* Diet Correction: Avoid raw salads, high-fiber foods, and cold dairy completely for now, as they are incredibly heavy for a weak Grahani (intestine) to digest. Rely on warm, easily digestible, semi-solid cooked meals.
* Supplement Warning: Vitamin D3 (60k) and Calcium are essential since IBS causes malabsorption, but taking them continuously for months without checking your actual serum levels can overload your kidneys. They must follow a specific cyclic dosage.
* Important Note: This information serves only as general awareness. Intestinal disorders like Grahani/IBS are highly subjective; what works in the first month can cause constipation or acidity in the second month if not fine-tuned by a professional. A personal consultation is crucial to fix this permanently.
* Direct Consultation: To get your customized gut-healing diet plan, the exact duration and tapering schedule for your current medicines, and specialized Ayurvedic intestinal-binding formulations to achieve a permanently healthy stool form and stable weight, you should consult me directly. Let's connect right here on this platform to heal your gut from the Thank you .
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Dr. Asmita
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Indore
Consult for proper treatment don't take treatment herself
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Dr. Tinkle Rani
Ayurveda
9 yrs exp
New Delhi
Mushy or powdery stools are not necessarily unhealthy stools. The goal is a soft, formed stool that passes without excessive straining, rather than trying to make every bowel movement perfectly âsausage-shaped.â In IBS, stool consistency can fluctuate with food, stress, sleep pattern and bowel motility. The fact that your weight seems to increase when stools are firmer and decrease after loose/mushy stools is usually related to water and intestinal contents, not actual gain or loss of body fat.
Regarding Stop IBS, Mustakarishta, Shelcal-HD and Uprise-D3 60K, they should not automatically be continued for 3â6 months simply because they are helping. The appropriate duration depends on why each was started, the formulation/dose and your response. In particular, calcium and vitamin-D preparations should have a clear indication rather than being continued indefinitely.
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I would suggest focusing first on regularising stool consistency rather than trying to suppress bowel movements. Your dietary pattern, Agni, bowel habit, stress, sleep and IBS pattern should be assessed before deciding whether Stop IBS or Mustakarishta needs to be continued, reduced or stopped. A 3â6 month course should not be taken automatically without periodic clinical review. For better treatment and personalised guidance, you may connect with us at 9 3 1 5 6 6 1 5 6 5 for proper treatment and guidance.
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For firmer, well-formed stools, maintain regular meal timings, adequate hydration and gradual dietary fibre, rather than suddenly increasing fibre. Foods such as oats, rice, banana, cooked vegetables and other soluble-fibre sources may be better tolerated than very large amounts of raw salad or bran if you have IBS. Limit excessive oily foods, very spicy foods, alcohol and foods that you have personally noticed trigger mushy stools. Regular walking/exercise and adequate sleep are also important for bowel regulation. Don't judge your health by day-to-day weighing: a change of 0.5â1 kg around bowel movements is commonly fluid/stool variation and does not represent equivalent fat loss or gain. Thank you
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