Diarrhoea is accompanied by the pain is due to the wounds and the swelling of the intestine. In this disorder, a person suffers from a lot of frequent loose motions, along with pain. Due to the blood or mucus coming out with the stools, a lot of twisting pain occurs in stomach.
Symptoms of Diarrhoea:
Let us understand diarrhoea`s main symptoms are following:
Frequent loose motions without any trouble
Weakness and dryness in body
Bubbling sounds in abdomen
Backache
Distaste in meals
Causes of Diarrhoea:
The continuous intake of heavy, spicy food and the use of stale, polluted and adulterated substances, causes problems in the digestive system and it decomposes after reaching the intestines. Thus, the intestine fills up with stool due to non-cleansing of bowels causing the contamination of the Dhatus as well. Sometimes, the urge of consumption of alcohol, change of atmosphere, consumption of cold food substances just after walking in sunshine and too much consumption of oily foods also causes Diarrhoea.
Treatment of Diarrhoea by Nature Cure:
In cases of Diarrhoea it is very important that one tries his level best to eliminate his faecal matter and the toxic substances, accumulated in the intestines rather than trying to stop the process. Hence, the treatment for the elimination of the faecal matter is given as follows:
The accumulated faecal matter in intestine is cleansed by taking enema of warm water mixed with lemon juice for two to three days.
A Hip bath of cold water along with a wet abdomen pack should be taken.
Mud pack over abdomen should also be used several times in Diarrhoea, since it provides a quick relief.
The continuous application of Cold pack over abdomen or Cold Hip bath or Cold abdominal pack of prolonged duration of diarrhoea controls the situation effectively. The patients of Diarrhoea should avoid hard physical and mental work and tense situations.
Diet:
During Diarrhoea the intake of only butter-milk after a fast of about 2-3 days gives a quick relief.
Even the intake of Dalia, Khichadi, Orange and Mousami etc. should be continued.
Frequent rounds of loose motions are likely to develop dehydration in the body. In such a condition, a solution of Honey and lemon juice or table salt and sugar should be taken after short intervals.
Treatment of Diarrhoea by Yogic Asanas:
The four naval correcting asanas may also be practised for the prevention of recurrent loose motions due to the displacement of naval towards lower side.
The practice of Kunjala in morning is also helpful in bringing the naval in its proper place.
After this Udara Shakti Vikasaka exercises of Yogic Sukshma Vyayama, Tadasana, Katichakrasana, Padahastasana, Suptapavanmuktasana, Surya bhedana Pranayama, Agnisara kriya and Vajrasana may also be practised gradually, since they are very beneficial to cure this disease.
Treatment of Diarrhoea by Ayurveda:
For Children:
The Powder of Nutmeg (Jaiphal), 1/2 - 1 gm. with luke warm water should be taken about 2-3 times a day or
5-10 gm. Powder/paste of fruit rind of Pomegranate, should be taken twice a day, with honey or
The powder of dried Pulp of Bael, 3-5 gm., to be taken twice daily.
For Adults:
1-3 gm. of dried ginger powder mixed with equal parts of sugar, to be taken two times a day or
1 gm. Powder of fried cumin/long pepper/dried ginger to be taken with one cup of butter milk, 3-4times a day or
5 gm. Isabgol husk with a cup of curd, to be taken twice a day.
Treatment of Diarrhoea by Magnetic Therapy:
The magnets should be applied to the soles of feet for 15 minutes in the morning and evening daily. Mixed magnetized water should also be given every two hours.
Treatment of Diarrhoea by Acupressure:
The points fighting against indigestion and nausea would help diarrhea in children as well as adults. Acupressure to p6 and st36 acupressure points has been reported to be helpful for chemo-induced nausea. 8, 9 another study which included slow stroke back massage before and after chemo showed decreased duration, frequency and intensity of nausea and vomiting and decreased volume of diarrhea10.
