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Persistent Cold and Cough with Acne and Joint Issues
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144 days ago
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Persistent Cold and Cough with Acne and Joint Issues - #46319

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15 yrs Sardi , khasi hamesha rehta hai Acne VIT D deficiency Lazy Knee se kat kat sound aata hai while exercising Pls help

How long have you been experiencing cold and cough symptoms?:

- More than 6 months

How often do you experience acne outbreaks?:

- Constantly

What is your activity level during the day?:

- Very active
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Hello, Your symptoms of persistent cold and cough for more than 6 months, constant acne, vitamin D deficiency, laziness despite being very active, and cracking sounds in knees during exercise suggests a combination of chronic upper-respiratory sensitivity, skin inflammation, nutritional deficiency, and joint lubrication weakness. At this age, hormonal changes, repeated infections, low vitamin D, and irregular recovery after activity commonly contribute to these symptoms.

The treatment plan focuses on improving immunity, reducing frequency of cold–cough, clearing acne gently (without harsh medicines), supporting joints, and correcting vitamin D–related fatigue, while keeping everything safe for a growing body.

🔎 Recommended Investigations (If not done in last 6 months) 1. Vitamin D3 2. CBC with ESR 3. Serum IgE – if cold/cough is frequent or allergic 4. Calcium levels 5. X-ray knee – only if pain or swelling is present

💊 Internal Medicines Phase 1 – 21 days (Immunity boost + cold–cough control + digestion support) 1. Sitopaladi Churna – ½ tsp with honey, twice daily after meals 2. Guduchi (Giloy) Syrup / Tablet – once daily after breakfast 3. Avipattikar Churna – ¼–½ tsp at bedtime with warm water 4. Amalaki Churna – ½ tsp once daily with water

Phase 2 – 45 days (Acne control + joint support + energy improvement) 1. Mahamanjishthadi Kashayam – 10 ml + 40 ml warm water, once daily before food 2. Khadirarishta – 10 ml with equal water, once daily after meals 3. Shallaki / Hadjod tablet – once daily after meals 4. Vitamin D3 supplements

🌿 External & Supportive Therapies 1. For Acne (night application) Aloe vera gel (pure), thin layer 2. For knees Gentle massage with sesame oil, 3–4× weekly → Improves joint lubrication 3. Steam inhalation Plain steam, 3–4 times/week

🥗 Diet & Lifestyle Recommendations ❌ Avoid 1. Cold drinks, ice creams 2. Excess junk food, chips, chocolates 3. Late nights 4. Touching or squeezing acne 5. Very spicy or oily foods ✅ Include 1. Warm home-cooked food 2. Fruits – papaya, apple, pomegranate 3. Green vegetables 4. Adequate protein – dal, milk, curd (daytime only) 5. 10–15 minutes morning sunlight daily

🧘🏻‍♂️ Activity, Exercise & Care 1. Continue being active, but: Avoid sudden high-impact jumping Do warm-up and stretching before exercise 2. Yoga Bhujangasana Setu Bandhasana Vajrasana after meals 3. Breathing practice Anulom Vilom – 5–7 minutes daily

* Cold and cough frequency reduces in 2–3 weeks * Acne starts improving in 3–4 weeks * Knee sounds reduce gradually with oil massage and vitamin D correction * Energy and motivation improve within 2–3 weeks

✨ At this age, early correction gives excellent long-term results. With immunity support, diet discipline, and gentle skin–joint care, these problems are completely manageable and reversible.

With kind regards, Dr. Sumi MS

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Medicines 1 Sitopaladi Churna Mix: Mix: Sitopaladi Churna (2 grams) + Godanti Bhasma (250 mg). Take this powder mix with 1 tsp Honey twice daily. 2 Lakshadi Guggulu: 2 tablets twice daily with warm milk or water. 3 Khadirarishta: 20ml mixed with 20ml water, twice daily (after food). 4 Ashwagandha Churna: 1 teaspoon with warm milk at night.

External Therapy Mahanarayana Tailam: Apply on the knees and massage gently for 5 minutes daily. Sun Bathing: Sit in the morning sun (8 AM - 10 AM) for 20 minutes daily.

Dietary Advice Avoid: Ice cream, Cold drinks, Curd (Yogurt), and Bananas. Diet: Eat warm, home-cooked food. Include Sesame seeds (Til) in the diet.

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These issues at early age is not to ignore please consult nearby doctor. Do these test CBC, ESR And try having protien supplement atleast consume 50 gms of protein daily combined with 25gm of protein powder.

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Avoid chilled, oily and processed foods. Regular exercise and meditation. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Use boiled water for drinking. Cap.Stresscom 1-0-1 Tab Protekt 2-0-2 Sy.Amypure 15ml twice Cap.Artilon 2-0-2 Follow up after 2 weeks.

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Always use Giloy and swasari

It will not address your complete health issues.

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Don’t worry take lavangadhi vati 1tab bd, vasarista 20ml bd,swaskutararas 1tab bd,maha yoga Raja Guggulu with Gold 1tab bd, dashamoolarista 20ml bd enough u ll get results

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Hello Thank​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ you for sharing the details. I can feel your pain – 15 years old kid with always cold and cough, acne, feeling tired (lazy), Vitamin D deficiency, and at the same time

The good point is that all these problems are linked to one root imbalance and can be completely cured

YOUR CONCERN Age: 15 years Problems: Chronic cold & cough (> 6 months) Constant acne Vitamin D deficiency Lazy feeling / low stamina Knee se “kat-kat” sound while exercising Activity level: Very active

AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING

According to Ayurveda, the condition is mainly due to: –Kapha Pradhana Sharir + Agni Mandya Excess Kapha → always cold, cough, mucus Weak digestion → toxins (Ama) → acne

–Rakta & Pitta Dushti Hormonal age + digestion imbalance → persistent acne

–Asthi Dhatu & Vata involvement Vitamin D deficiency + wrong nutrition →knees se sound (crepitus)

This is not arthritis, rather it is a lack of lubrication and nutrition

👉 Important reassurance: The joint problem of this kind will not be permanent at this age. With timely and proper care, it can become totally normal again.

TREATMENT GOALS

1. To treat the cold-cough root cause 2. To make digestion & immunity strong 3. To control acne from inside 4. To nourish Joints 5. To improve Energy & stamina

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT PLAN

INTERNAL MEDICINES (SAFE FOR 15 YEARS)

1.Sitopaladi Churna Dosage: ½ tsp two times a day With: Honey -The best remedy for long-lasting cold and cough -Kapha is balanced by it

2.Guduchi or giloy juice 10 ml subah empty stomach - immunity booster - Acne and recurrent infections both are benefited by it

3.Arogyavardhini Vati 1 tab once daily after lunch - Acne control - It improves liver & digestion

4 Asthimitra vati Once daily after food Essential for Bones & Joints Duration: 6–8 weeks, then follow-up

EXTERNAL & HOME CARE

👉 Steam Inhalation Normal steam or with ajwain Once daily ✔ It will reduce cold & cough

👉 Knee Care Oil: Ksheerabala Taila / Sesame oil Light massage on both knees 5–7 min, 4–5 days/week ✔ Sound will lessen, lubrication will increase

👉 Acne Care On face: Face wash with Neem water (morning) Do not use heavy creams & steroids Don’t touch your pimples ❌

DIET GUIDELINES (MOST IMPORTANT)

✅ EAT

Fresh, warm home food Dal, rice, vegetables Fruits (apple, papaya) Turmeric + ginger Soaked almonds (2 daily)

❌ DO NOT CONSUME

Cold drinks, ice cream Bakery, pizza, chips Excessive chocolate & junk food Milk + salty / sour food combo Late night eating

FOR VITAMIN D

Morning sunlight: 15–20 min daily Keep playing outdoor (very good)

LIFESTYLE ADVICE

Go to sleep by 10:30 pm Reduce mobile use (especially night) Exercise is good, but do not over-exercise Avoid Kapalbhati for now,

Best are Anulom Vilom + Bhramari

EXPECTED IMPROVEMENT

Cold & cough: 2–3 weeks Acne: 4–6 weeks Energy & laziness: 2 weeks Knee sound: 1–2 months (gradual)

All these problems are typical of the growth age and can get better simultaneously if digestion, immunity and lifestyle are taken care of properly. Proper treatment now can be a good insurance against the future of asthma, severe acne or joint problems.

Warm regards, Dr Snehal Vidhate ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌

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Is age mein jo symptoms aap bata rahe ho, unko alag alag problem samajhne ke bajay ek combined imbalance ke roop mein dekhna zyada sahi hoga .

15 saal ki age mein body growth phase mein hoti hai. Hormonal changes, digestion ka weak hona, junk food, thandi cheezein, irregular sleep aur kam dhoop milna I’m sab se Kapha dosha badhta hai, saath hi thoda Pitta aur Vata bhi disturb ho jata hai. Isliye sardi khansi bar bar rehna, acne ka constant rehna, laziness, Vitamin D deficiency aur exercise ke time ghutnon se sound aana ek hi chain ka part hote hain.

Sardi khansi ka hamesha rehna ye batata hai ki chest aur sinus area mein Kapha jama hua hai aur immunity poori strong nahi ban pa rahi. Acne ka matlab hai blood aur skin level par heat blockage. Laziness aur Vit D deficiency digestion aur absorption weak hone ka sign hai. Knee se kat kat sound aana aksar is age mein lubrication kam hone aur Vata involvement ki wajah se hota hai, jab tak pain ya swelling na ho, ye serious nahi hota.

Sitopaladi churna 1/2 tsp shahad ke saath din mei dho baar

Din mein ek baar khane ke baad Khadira aristha 10 ml barabar pani

Chyawanprash 1 teaspoon Ashwagandha churna 1/4 th teaspoon raat ko garam doodh ke saath

Raat ko sone se pehle dono ghutnon par Mahanarayan taila ya Ksheerbala taila se halka massage, sirf 5 min.

Cold drinks, icecream, bakery items, chips, chocolate aur packaged food avoid karein. Raat ko 10 baje se pehle sona our subah kam se kam 20 30 min dhoop lena bahut important hai. Exercise se pehle warm up karein aur achanak jumping ya deep squats kam rakhein.

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1.Chyawanprash 2 tsp with warm milk empty stomach in the morning 2.Sitopladi churna 1 tsp with honey twice daily 3.Paripathadi kwath 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 4.Mahayograj guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 5.Mahanarayan oil- massage with warm oil twice daily followed by hot fomentation

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Start with Chyavanprash 2tsp once daily before breakfast with water, will help improve immunity. Sitopaladi churan 1/2tsp + Yastimadhu churan 1/2 tsp. With 3tsp honey.daily. Massage your body with sesame oil and expose to sunrays during sunrise and sunset time, will help in improving Vitamin.D levels. For knee Yograj guggul 1-0-1 after food with water Laxadi guggul 1-0-1 after food with water. Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins daily twice.

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IS AGE MEIN CONTINUOUS SARDI KHANSI, ACNE, LAZINESS, AUR KNEE SE KAT KAT SOUND AANA ZYADATAR KAPHA DOMINANCE, WEAK DIGESTION, LOW IMMUNITY AUR ADOLESCENT HORMONAL CHANGES KI WAJAH SE HOTA HAI. BODY MEIN MUCUS ACCUMULATION SARDI KHANSI KA KARAN BANTA HAI, BLOOD IMPURITY AUR HEAT SE ACNE AATA HAI, KAM SUN EXPOSURE SE VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY AUR LAZINESS HOTI HAI, AUR JOINT NOURISHMENT KAM HONE SE EXERCISE KE TIME GHUTNO MEIN SOUND AATA HAI. SAHI FOOD, ROUTINE AUR SAFE AYURVEDIC SUPPORT SE YE SAB CONTROL KIYA JA SAKTA HAI.

SITOPALADI CHOORNA 1/2 TEASPOON DIN MEIN 2 BAAR HONEY KE SAATH TALISADI CHOORNA 1/2 TEASPOON RAAT KO WARM WATER KE SAATH GUDUCHI GHANA VATI 1 TABLET DIN MEIN 2 BAAR FOOD KE BAAD MANJISHTHA SYRUP 10 ML DIN MEIN 2 BAAR MEALS KE BAAD KAISHORE GUGGULU 1 TABLET DIN MEIN 2 BAAR FOOD KE BAAD ASHWAGANDHA CHOORNA 1/2 TEASPOON RAAT KO WARM MILK KE SAATH

SUBAH ROJ 15 SE 20 MINUTES MORNING SUNLIGHT LO DIN BHAR WARM WATER PINA HAI HOME COOKED, LIGHT AUR WARM FOOD KHANA HAI FRUITS, VEGETABLES, DAL, RICE, ROTI INCLUDE KARO DAILY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RAKHO TIME PAR SONA AUR RAAT KO MOBILE USE KAM KARNA HAI

COLD DRINKS, ICE CREAM AUR RAAT MEIN CURD AVOID KARNA HAI JUNK FOOD, BAKERY ITEMS, FRIED AUR SPICY FOOD AVOID KARNA HAI LATE NIGHTS AUR DAY SLEEP AVOID KARNA HAI CHOCOLATES AUR SUGARY ITEMS AVOID KARO

ASANAS JAISE SURYA NAMASKAR VAJRASANA BHADRASANA MALASANA SHAVASANA REGULAR KARNA HAI

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