What are the consequences of prolonged constipation?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 25-year-old male weighing 147.05 pounds and my height is 5 feet 6 inches. From childhood, I have had constipation and piles problems. But for the last three years, I am suffering from constipation along with mucus. My stomach is not cleared completely in the early morning. Always sticky mucus in stool but never have diarrhea. I always have left-side lower abdomen pain and keep having downward pressure to urinate but there is no proper urine flow while urinating. I also have frequent urination problems, even just having a glass of water leaves me urinating 2- 3 times within an hour. I have checked for sugar levels, but the reports are fine and I am not diabetic. Along with all these have gas trouble too.

Now I am feeling very weak and losing a lot of weight. Three years back I was 187.39 pounds but now reduced to 147.05 pounds. Currently, I am taking Liv.52 two tablets twice daily before food, Avipattikar churna one spoon twice before food, and Triphala water after food only at night. My test reports tell mild antral gastritis, IBS, fatty liver, erosion in the rectum, and malrotation left kidney but are functioning properly. Mucus gets accumulated in the anus. I am attaching all my reports for your reference. Please help me with the course of medicine.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your reports (attachments removed to protect patient identity) and complaints.

If constipation is not treated in a timely manner, it may lead to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Your symptoms are indicative of IBS, which in Ayurveda is referred to as grahani, where digestion function is impaired. Erosions in the rectum or other parts of the stomach or intestines are due to increased pitta dosha vitiation (excessive acid formation) according to Ayurveda.

Weight loss occurs due to poor digestion, as the body is not receiving adequate nutrition. Undigested food leads to fermentation, which is called ama. Ama causes mucus in the stool and abdominal pain, with alternating constipation and diarrhea.

I hope this has helped you. Please feel free to reach me again, in case of further queries.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

You can try few home remedies.

Take 0.36 ounces of Ajmoda (celery), 0.71 ounces of jeera (cumin), 0.18 ounces of Saindhav, and 1.07 ounces of saunf (fennel seeds). Prepare a powder from these ingredients and take one teaspoon of it with rice water. Additionally, drink one cup of rice water twice a day.

Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further.

Thank you.