Common Causes of Amoebic dysentery
- Drinking contaminated water carrying parasites
- Spoiled or improperly cooked food forming āma
- Poor hygiene and unwashed fruits or vegetables
- Low digestive fire from irregular eating habits
- Weakened immunity and chronic stress
Symptoms of Amoebic dysentery
- Loose stools mixed with blood and mucus
- Abdominal pain and cramping with tenesmus
- Intermittent fever and sweating with fatigue
- Loss of appetite and foul-smelling stools
- Weight loss in prolonged or chronic cases
Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Amoebic dysentery
- Kutaja and bilva to cleanse and bind stools
- Gudūcī and mustā to remove āma and infection
- Light, pitta-soothing foods like rice gruel and buttermilk
- Herbal decoctions for hydration and strength
- Stress management with rest and gentle breathing