Morning diarrhea means the passage of loose, watery stools in the morning shortly after waking. If it happens occasionally, it is not a concern. But if it occurs frequently, a medical cause may be associated that requires diagnosis and treatment. Morning diarrhea can have several causes. The first reason associated with morning diarrhea is IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome. IBS refers to a functional disorder of the colon (large intestine) involving loose stools or constipation or a change between the two; gas, bloating and abdominal pain. Another cause can be an intestinal infection, which is usually the result of a viral infection, but can also be a bacterial or parasitic infection. In these cases, loose stools may be accompanied by 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 foods, while food intolerance is the difficulty in digesting certain foods. Other reasons include emotional stress, anxiety, taking certain medications, smoking, excessive alcohol or caffeine use, late night snacking and eating a heavy breakfast. Finally, it can occur in cases of IBD, that is, inflammatory bowel disease. IBD is an autoimmune disease that includes two gastrointestinal disorders, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Crohn’s disease involves inflammation in every part of the gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth to the anus. Ulcerative colitis involves inflammation and ulcers in the colon and/or rectum. In cases of morning diarrhea, loose stools may be accompanied by other signs and symptoms such as urge to defecate, pain in the abdomen, gas, bloating, burning sensation in the abdomen, vomiting, nausea, mucus or blood in the stool, depending on the cause of it. .
Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathy has a wide scope in treating cases of morning diarrhea. Homeopathic medicines gradually reduce the frequency and intensity of this complaint. In addition to controlling loose stools, they also work great in controlling any associated signs and symptoms, such as urgency in passing stool, abdominal pain, gas, vomiting, burning in the abdomen, and mucus or blood in the stool. In these cases they work fantastically by addressing the underlying cause. The best thing about 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 the treatment of these cases is selected after detailed analysis of each individual case. So it is recommended 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 seek help from the conventional mode of treatment.
Homeopathic medicines for morning diarrhea
1. Aloe Socotrina – Top medicine for morning diarrhea with clear urgency
Aloe Socotrina is one of the most recommended medications to treat cases of morning diarrhea. Those who need it have to run out of bed in the morning to pass feces. There is pain in the lower abdomen before and during urination. The pain disappears after passing stool. In some cases, they can leave jelly-like mucus in the stool. Weakness is felt after passing stool. In cases where this is necessary, excessive gas flows from the anus. The gas smells foul. Sometimes the stool passes involuntarily with the passage of gas. There is also an urge to pass stool immediately after eating or drinking, in cases where this medicine is needed. A constant downward sensation is also felt in the rectum. Pain and a burning sensation in the anus may be present.
2. Podophyllum – For morning diarrhea with flowing stools
Podophyllum is a great help in diarrhea with copious, flowing stools in the morning. The stool is watery and disappears suddenly with great force. The feces smell bad. Mucus or undigested food particles can pass into the feces. The stool may change color. Pain and a heated sensation are felt at the anus when passing stool. Anal prolapse can sometimes occur when passing stool in the morning. If this medicine is required, diarrhea occurs early in the morning and lasts throughout the afternoon, and there is normal stool in the evening.
3. Sulfur – For diarrhea with abdominal pain
This medicine is well indicated for diarrhea in the morning with sudden urge to defecate and abdominal pain. The stool is loose with cutting pain in the lower abdomen. The stool is watery, yellow and foamy and may contain undigested food particles. There may be excessive weakness if this medicine is needed. Diarrhea may occur in the morning, especially around 5 a.m., when this medicine is needed. There is a reduced appetite together with the above complaints. The taste in the mouth is bitter. There is pain in the abdomen about an hour after eating. There may be bloating in the abdomen. Vomiting may occur in the morning. Diarrhea can sometimes alternate with constipation.
4. Phosphorus – For morning diarrhea with burning sensation in the abdomen
This medicine is beneficial for treating morning diarrhea with watery stools and burning sensation in the abdomen. The stool is profuse. Weakness may be associated with the loose stools. The stool may be yellow, greenish, whitish gray or gray. In addition, there may be white/green mucus in the stool. The stool may contain undigested food particles. In some cases, blood may accompany the stool. The stool may have an offensive or sour odor. Before passing stool, you may feel abdominal pain and warmth in the abdomen. Diarrhea can alternate with constipation.
5. Natrum Sulph – For loose stools and excessive gas
Natrum Sulph is a useful medicine to treat morning diarrhea with the passage of loose stools and gas. There is a sudden urge to pass stool as soon as one wakes up in the morning and this medicine is needed. The stool is expelled suddenly. Stool can sometimes pass involuntarily when passing gas. Weakness is felt along with diarrhea. There is abdominal pain before passing stool, which disappears after passing stool.
6. Rumex – For painless diarrhea in the morning
Rumex is an important medicine for the treatment of painless diarrhea in the morning. The stool is thin or watery and has an unpleasant odor. There is a sudden urge to pass stool, which causes the patient to get out of bed in the morning. Itching is felt at the anus. There is also a discharge of smelly gas. Along with the above, the tongue is covered in light yellow and the mouth is quite dry.
7. Thuja – For morning diarrhea after breakfast
Thuja is an important medicine to treat diarrhea in the morning after breakfast. Passing stool is usually accompanied by abdominal pain. The stool is watery and contains a lot of gas. The stool is pale yellow and passes forcefully with noisy gas. This medicine is also well indicated for diarrhea aggravated by coffee or fatty foods.
8. Kali Bichrome – For nausea and burning sensation in the abdomen after passing stool
This medicine is useful for nausea and a burning sensation in the abdomen after passing stool. There is an urgent desire to pass stool, which forces the patient to get out of bed in the morning. The stool flows in streams (suddenly and with force). The stool is brown and foamy. There is marked tenesmus, that is, frequent urge to pass stool even when the bowels are already empty.