Adhovata avarodha – adverse effects of suppressing flatus –

By suppression of the urge of flatus (farting), on a continuous basis, one becomes prone to
abdominal bloating, tumor,
Udavarta – bloating, gaseous distension of abdomen
Ruk – abdominal pain
Klama – tiredness, exhaustion without doing anything
blockage of flatus, constipation and difficulty in urination
loss of vision and
loss of digestive power
diseases related to upper part of stomach and heart

This is because – the Vata gets obstructed in intestine by avoiding farting. At intestines and rectum, natural movement of Vata is downward. But because of suppression of flatus, Vata moves in upward direction and causes all these problems. Most of the problems explained are due to Vata imbalance.

Bad effects of suppressing urge to defecate – Shakrut Nirodhaja Roga

Pindikodveshta – twisting pain of calf muscles
Pratishyaya – running nose
Shiroruja – headache
Urdhvavayu – upward movement of Vata,
Parikarta – anal itching sensation
Hrudayasya Uparodhana – stiffening feeling in chest region
Mukhena Vit pravrutti – foul breath, feces vomiting

Bad Effects due to Suppression of urination- mutra nirodhaja roga

Angabhanga – body pain,
Ashmari – Urinary calculi
Pain in penis and bladder region.
Diseases that are mentioned in flatus and faeces may also occur in this condition.

Treatment for suppression of flatus, feces and urine –

To treat the diseases arising from suppression of flatus, feces and urine, the following should be given.
Varti – Rectal and urethral suppositories
Abhyanga – Oil massage
Avagaha – tub bath, sitz bath
Svedana – sweating therapy, sudation therapy
Bastikarma – rectal enema
Annapaanam ca vidbhedhi – all food that help to induce purgation should be administered.

Treatment of diseases due to suppression of urination urge –

In diseases caused by suppression of urine, drinking of ghee before lunch is idea. Drinking ghee in the maximum dose at the end of digestion of meal of both the midday and the night is also advised. Such a process of drinking high doses of ghee is called as Avapidaka Sneha.