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Morning diarrhea means the passage of loose, watery stool in the morning soon after waking up. If it occurs once in a while, it is not worrisome. But if it happens frequently then some medical cause could be associated that needs diagnosis and treatment. Morning diarrhea could arise from several reasons. The first reason associated with morning diarrhea is IBS i.e. irritable bowel syndrome. IBS refers to a functional disorder of the colon (large intestine) in which there is loose stool or constipation or alteration between these two; gas, bloating and abdominal pain. Another cause can be intestinal infection which usually occurs from a viral infection but may be from a bacterial or parasitic infection. In these cases, loose stool can be attended with stomach cramps, vomiting, nausea, and fever. Another reason could be food allergy and food intolerance. Food allergies indicate an overreaction of the immune system to eating certain specific food while food intolerance is the difficulty in digesting some particular food. Other reasons include emotional stress, anxiety, taking certain medicines, smoking, excessive alcohol or caffeine intake, late night snacking and taking a heavy breakfast. Lastly, it can arise in cases of IBD i.e. inflammatory bowel disease. IBD is an autoimmune disorder that includes two gastrointestinal disorders i.e. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. In Crohn’s disease, there is inflammation in any part of the GIT (gastrointestinal tract) from the mouth to the anus. In ulcerative colitis, there is inflammation and ulcers in the large intestine and/or in the rectum. In cases of morning diarrhea, loose stool could be attended with other signs and symptoms such as urgency for stool, pain in abdomen, gas, bloating, burning in abdomen, vomiting, nausea, mucus or blood in the stool depending on the cause behind it.
Homeopathic Management
Homeopathy carries great scope in treating cases of morning diarrhea. Homeopathic medicines gradually decrease the frequency and intensity of this complaint. Along with managing loose stool, they also work wonderfully in managing any associated signs and symptoms like urgency in passing stool, abdomen pain, gas, vomiting, burning in the abdomen and mucus or blood in the stool. They work magnificently in these cases by targeting the root cause behind it. The best part of homeopathic medicines is that they work in the most natural way to treat a condition and there are no side effects of these medicines. The most suitable homeopathic medicine for treating these cases is selected after detailed analysis in every individual case. So, it is advised to take any homeopathic medicine under the supervision of a homeopathic medicine and avoid self -medication. Homeopathy is recommended for mild to moderate cases of morning diarrhea. In severe cases and cases with dehydration, it is advised to take help from the conventional mode of treatment.
Homeopathic Medicines For Morning Diarrhea
1. Aloe Socotrina – Top Medicine For Morning Diarrhea With Marked Urgency
Aloe Socotrina is a top recommended medicine to manage cases of morning diarrhea. Those needing it have to rush out of bed in the morning to pass stool. There is pain in the lower abdomen before and during passing stool. The pain goes away after passing stool. They may pass jelly-like mucus in the stool in some cases. Weakness is felt after passing stool. In cases requiring it, excessive gas passes from the anus. The gas is foul smelling. At times, stool passes involuntarily when passing gas. There is also an urge to pass stool immediately after eating or drinking anything in cases where this medicine is required. A constant bearing down sensation is also felt in the rectum. Pain and burning sensation on the anus can be present.
2. Podophyllum – For Morning Diarrhea With Gushing Stool
Podophyllum is of great help in cases of diarrhea with the passage of profuse gushing stool in the morning. The stool is watery and passes out suddenly with a great force. The stool smells foul. Mucus or undigested food particles may pass in the stool. The stool may change in color. Pain and heated sensation is felt at the anus when passing stool. Anal prolapse may sometimes occur with the passage of stool in the morning. In cases needing this medicine, diarrhea occurs early in the morning and continues through the forenoon and there is normal stool in the evening.
3. Sulphur – For Diarrhea With Abdomen Pain
This medicine is well indicated for diarrhea in the morning with sudden urge to pass stool with abdomen pain. The stool is thin with cutting pain in the lower abdomen. The stool is watery, yellow, and frothy and may contain undigested food particles. Excessive weakness can be present where this medicine is required. Diarrhea may occur in the morning specifically around 5 am in cases needing this medicine. There is reduced appetite along with the above complaints. The taste of the mouth is bitter. There is pain in the abdomen about an hour after eating. There may be bloating in the abdomen. Vomiting may be there in the morning. Diarrhea may alternate with constipation sometimes.
4. Phosphorus – For Morning Diarrhea With Burning In Abdomen
This medicine is beneficial for managing diarrhea in the morning with watery stool and burning in the abdomen. The stool is profuse. Weakness may accompany the loose stool. The stool can be yellow, greenish, whitish grey or grey. Along with this, white/greenish mucus can be present in stool. The stool may have undigested food particles. In some cases, blood may pass along with the stool. The stool can have offensive or sour smell. Before passing stool, abdomen pain and heat may be felt in the abdomen. Diarrhea may alternate with constipation.
5. Natrum Sulph – For Loose Stool Along With Excessive Gas
Natrum Sulph is a helpful medicine to manage morning diarrhea with the passage of loose stool along with gas. There is a sudden urge to pass stool as soon as one wakes up in the morning where this medicine is required. The stool is expelled suddenly. Stool may pass involuntarily when passing gas sometimes. Weakness is felt along with diarrhea. There is abdomen pain before passing stool which is relieved after passing stool.
6. Rumex – For Painless Diarrhea In Morning
Rumex is an important medicine for managing painless diarrhea in the morning. The stool is thin or watery and has an offensive smell. There is a sudden urge to pass stool that drives the sufferer out of bed in the morning. Itching is felt at the anus. Discharge of fetid gas also occurs. Along with the above, the tongue is coated slightly yellow and the mouth is quite dry.
7. Thuja – For Morning Diarrhea After Breakfast
Thuja is an important medicine to manage diarrhea in the morning that occurs after breakfast. The passage of stool is accompanied with abdominal pain most of the time. The stool is watery with a passage of much gas. The stool is pale yellow and passes forcibly with noisy gas. This medicine is also well-indicated for diarrhea that worsens from coffee or from fatty food.
8. Kali Bichrome – For Nausea And Abdominal Burning After Passing Stool
This medicine is useful when there is nausea and burning sensation in the abdomen after passing stool. There is urgent desire to pass stool that forces the sufferer out of bed in the morning. The stool passes in gushes (suddenly and forcibly). The stool is brown and frothy. There is marked tenesmus i.e. frequent urge to pass stool even when the bowels are already empty.
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