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==== Impediment by stools: [verse 36-37] ====

==== Impediment by stools: [verse 36-37] ====

Impediment by stools refers to the state of constipation or excess accumulation of stool in colon that obstructs the basti while evacuation. Constipation in general has following ill effects :

Impediment by stools refers to the state of constipation or excess accumulation of stool in colon that obstructs the ''basti'' while evacuation. Constipation in general has following ill effects :

• Abnormal colon contractions

*Abnormal colon contractions

• Anal sphincter spasm leading to a functional obstruction

*Anal sphincter spasm leading to a functional obstruction

• Dysfunctional innervations of colonic, anal sphincter, or pelvic floor muscles. These abnormalities can lead to lack of synchronization among the colon, anal sphincter, and pelvic floor.

*Dysfunctional innervations of colonic, anal sphincter, or pelvic floor muscles. These abnormalities can lead to lack of synchronization among the colon, anal sphincter, and pelvic floor.

All these effects reduce colonic motility and are similar to those symptoms of impediment by stool. Thus, treatment is targeted to resolve constipation and hence phalavarti and udavarta treatment principles are employed.

All these effects reduce colonic motility and are similar to those symptoms of impediment by stool. Thus, treatment is targeted to resolve constipation and hence ''phalavarti'' and ''udavarta'' treatment principles are employed.

==== Ailments caused by administration of ''basti'' on empty stomach: [verse 38-40] ====

==== Ailments caused by administration of ''basti'' on empty stomach: [verse 38-40] ====