When intestine function is normal but rectum and anus fails to expel faecal matter is called constipation.It is a common disorder.

SYMPTOMS:

• Headache or depression
• Constant fullness in the abdomen
• Coated tongue or foul breath and ulcer in the mouth
• Dark circles under the eyes and pimples on the face
• Irregularity or difficulty in elimination of the hard faecal matter
• Pain in the lumbar region, acidity, heart burn, and insomnia

REGIMENS:

• Drink 2 glasses of water in the morning,It clears bowel movements
• Isabgol powder 3 to 5gm with water at bed time is very useful
• Fresh fruits,green leafy vegetables,salads and Papaya are especially beneficial
• Tomato and Oranges are also beneficial for colons and prevents constipation. Take orange juice at anytime of the day
• Castor oil is also effective as a natural purgative with no side effects. It gives good results in constipation cure

Diarrhoea commonly known as 'loose motion', it is one of the commonest diseases, particularly in India.In ayurveda it is known as Atishar. It is an infection caused by an organism.

CAUSES:

• Irregularity of diet
• Intake of indigestible food
• Emotional factors like worry

REGIMENS:

• Avoid fried and spicy food
• Bilwa powder 3gm twice a day
• Mango seeds are valuable in diarrhoea
• Kutaj is the drug of choice for this condition

In Ayurveda Stomatities is known as Mukhapaka. It may be caused by different types of germs. It is the common problem of humen being

CAUSES:

• Constipation
• Irregular food habites
• Some times due to drugs reaction

REGIMENS:

• Gargles with luke warm water
• Trifla powder 3 gm twice a day with water
• Avoid curd,pickles,fried and spicy foods
• Green vegetables and fruits should be given to the patient

Worms are present in people of all age groups but they are mostly effects the children. Worms can live within the human body, worms ganerally lives in digestive canal, especially in the intestine, stomach and rectum. They obtain their neutrition from intestine. They are host in human body and called endoparasites

SYMPTOMS:

• Anaemia and pale face
• Acute irritation at the anus
• Abdoman may be distended or pain with nausea
• Bad breath and saliva secretion at sleeping time
• Round worms causes cough,vomiting nausea etc
• Urticaria,feverand bronchitis also occur in such patients

REGIMENS:

• Khursani ajwain 2gm twice a day with water
• One tomato with black salt in the early morning
• Vidang seed and palash seed powder 3gm twice a day with water

When patient feels itching or pain in anus, It is known as the symptom of piles. In ayurveda it is known as Arsh. Constipation,sitting on hard seats, lack of exercise are responsible for piles.

REGIMENS:

• Nagakesara is useful for piles
• Goat milk very useful for this condition
• Avoid sitting on hard seats,it is harmful for patient
• Jimikand,papaya,old rice,wheat,kulathi,amala gives relief

Gastritis in ayurveda is known as Urdhavaga Amlpitta. The most frequent cause is irregular food habits, such as overeating or excessive intake of tea,coffee, alchohol,spicy and fried food etc. Acidity is the excess secretion of gastric juices from gastric glands of the stomach.Patient feels epigastric discomfort, nausea, vomiting, heart burn, haematemesis and malena.

REGIMENS:

• Avoid stress and irregular food habits
• Avoid pickle, spicy and fried food
• Amla powder 3 gm twice a day with water
• coconut water 50 ml thrice a day very useful
• Avoid excessive intake of caffeine,alcohol,smoking

Flatulence in ayurveda is known as Adhyman.When gasses not passed out the intestine is called Flatulence. Normally gasses are formed during the process of digestion. Due to abdomen distention patient feels discomfort, indigestion, headache, vertigo, sleeplessness, breathlessness, loss of appetite. It is usually associated with constipation.

REGIMENS:

• Avoid irregular sleeping and food habits
• Avoid curd,rice,pulses,spicy and fried food
• Hard labour work after taking food is prohibited
• Amlaki powder 3 gm twice a day with water
• Exercise regularly,Yoga is a good option