Swollen nodes in arm pits , should go for medical evaluation.ayurveda in such conditions can offer guidance on diet and lifestyle, but not as a substitute for professional diagnosis.
HELLO DANA JI, I recommend the following treatment plan for you- 1.KANCHNAR GUGGULU- 2-0-2 AFTER MEALS. Crush the tablet into 2-3 parts for better results
2.AROGYAVARDHINI VATI-1-0-1 AFTER MEALS 3.UDARKALP CHURNA- 1 TSF WITH LUKEWARM WATER AT BEDTIME
DIET- . Take light and freshly prepared meals. .Eat seasonal fruits and vegetables. .Chew food properly while eating. .Avoid curd,yoghurt ,soury,spicy food. . When hungry, snack on dry fuits, fruits, steamed sprouts instead og fast food. .Take fibre rich and protein rich diet.
IMPORTANT TIPS- .Walk for atleast 30 mins after lunch. .Sleep atleast 7 hrs.Sleep before 11 pm.
Follow these and you will definitely get relief. REVIEW AFTER 15 DAYS. Take care Regards, DR.ANUPRIYA
Hello, This requires further clarification so that appropriate advice can be given: 1. You are mentioning eating disorders…please let know the symptoms and duration. 2. Migraine- duration 3. fatigue-duration 4. Swelling and pain-duration 5. List of medications, if any with dosage 6. How is the sleep, appetite and bowel evacuation? Kind regards, Take care.
Thank you for sharing what you’re going through from what you describe-swallow, armpit notes, painful and bloated belly, constant hunger, but discomfort after heating history of eating disorder and fatigue -this points to a mix of vata and pitta imbalance with digestive fire and conjunction in the gut and limb system. Right now your body is asking for warm nourishment and calm, not restriction or raw food…
For the next few days, focus only on simple soft well cooked foods that your gut can handle easily. Have moong dal khichdi with little ghee Eat small portions every 3 to 4 hours, so the gut does not get overfilled Avoid raw vegetables, heavy beans, like Channa or rajma and too many fruits until the pain settles You can have soft cooked apple with a pinch of cinnamon Warm water throughout the day Drink cumin fennel tea You can start on Guduchi tablets one tablet twice daily after food with warm water Mulethi churna 1/4 th tsp with warm water twice daily Triphala churna-1 teaspoon with warm water at night Hingwastaka churna of teaspoon twice daily after food with warm water
It is also important to get your solar notes checked once by a physician to rule out infection or any other serious cause that will allow us to continue safety with Ayurvedic support with this routine. For a few weeks, your bloating and pain should settle, your gut will become stronger, and your body will gradually feel lighter and calmer
Hello Dana, I understand your concern, swollen lymph nodes, abdominal distension, and pain can be very uncomfortable. But dont worry we are here to help you out😊
✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT
✅ INTERNAL MEDICATION
1 Hingwashtak churna 1 tsp with warm. Water just before lunch – for bloating and Vata in gut. 2 Septilin 2-0-2 after breakfast and dinner 3 Trikatu churna ½ tsp with warm water – if there is heaviness and Ama.
👉If acidity/heat (Pitta) is strong → Avipattikar churna ½ tsp -0-½ tsp with warm water just before breakfast and dinner may be considered instead.
✅DIET MODIFICATION
Prefer warm, soft, cooked meals → khichdi (rice + mung dal), vegetable soups, lightly spiced stews.
Avoid raw salads, too much fruit, cold drinks, beans like kidney beans/chickpeas (they aggravate Vata and bloating).
Use mung dal instead of heavy beans (easy to digest protein).
Take small, frequent meals instead of large ones.
2. Helpful Spices (in small quantity)
Cumin, fennel, ajwain (carom seeds), dry ginger → support digestion and reduce gas. You can sip warm cumin–fennel tea after meals.
✅LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION
Eat at regular times, chew food slowly. Gentle abdominal massage with warm sesame oil may reduce bloating. Avoid lying down right after meals.
Focus on warm, soft, easy-to-digest meals with gentle spices.
Avoid raw, cold, dry, heavy, and very spicy/sour foods.
Support digestion first, as lymph nodes and overall inflammation improve when Ama reduces.
Wishing you a good health😊
Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
Your symptoms indicate possibility of vata and pitta imbalance along with digestive weakness and inflammation Start on Tab DIGESTO 1-0-1 before meals Immunoboost 1-0-1 Take warm easily digestible foods Avoid cold / raw foods Get cbc esr LFT LFT thyroid profile Us abdomen and armpit stool test
Swollen lymph nodes and a distended belly can be quite concerning, and it’s important to pinpoint the root cause. Based on your symptoms, there might be an imbalance of both Vata and Pitta doshas. In Ayurveda, swollen lymph nodes could indicate an accumulation of toxins (ama) in your body, whilst the bloating and hunger might relate to an agitated Vata and aggravated Pitta respectively.
For dealing with ama, start by focusing on your digestive fire or ‘agni’. Ginger tea could be a good addition to your daily routine—it’s a fantastic digestive tonic that can help kindle your agni. Just take a slice of fresh ginger, steep it in hot water and drink it a few times a day, especially before meals.
When it comes to diet, balance is the key here. While vegetables, beans and fruits are generally good, raw veggies and certain legumes could be problematic. So, try to incorporate them in cooked forms to be gentler on your gut. Adding spices like cumin, coriander, and fennel to your meals might help balance Vata and Pitta. These spices soothe digestion and reduce inflammation.
In terms of protein, mung dal (green gram) is a good choice because it’s light, easy to digest, and helps pacify all doshas. Avoid heavy beans like kidney beans or chickpeas that can cause more bloating and discomfort. Introducing some easily digestible grains like white rice or quinoa, in moderate amounts, can help stabilize both Vata and Pitta.
Stay well-hydrated but avoid cold water as it can disturb your agni. Warm water or herbal teas are better. Practicing abhyanga (self-massage) with coconut oil can be soothing, especially to calm Pitta.
You should, however, seriously consider consulting a healthcare professional, particularly given the pain and swelling you’re experiencing. While these Ayurvedic recommendations might offer some relief, immediate medical attention can exclude severe conditions and ensure you receive the appropriate treatment.
When dealing with swollen lymph nodes and a distended, painful abdomen, addressing both the pitta and vata imbalances is important. Lymph nodes swelling can be linked to immune response and inflammation, while abdominal distention often indicates digestive disturbances.
First, for pitta imbalance, focus on cooling and calming practices and foods. Pitta is hot, sharp, and penetrating, so introduce cooling, alkaline foods. Favor freshly cooked meals over raw foods. Incorporate more sweet, bitter, and astringent tastes—think leafy greens like spinach, cooling herbs like coriander, and sweet fruits like pears. Try to avoid spicy, sour, and salty foods that can aggravate pitta—lessening chilies, onions, and pickles.
Vata imbalance, often causing bloating and distension, benefits from warming, grounding diets and routine. To stabilize vata, emphasize foods that are warm, moist, and grounding, such as warming dal soup with cumin and ginger. Bananas and avocados are nourishing for vata.
Protein intake from sources like mung beans or lentils can be useful but make sure they’re well-cooked to aid digestion. Animal proteins should be limited, as they can be heavy and overheating, further aggravating pitta.
Drinking warm teas made from ginger, fennel, and chamomile can also help soothe the digestive tract and balance the doshas.
Regular meals at consistent times help stabilize both pitta and vata. Practice yoga and meditation to bring mental balance, which in turn can influence physical symptoms.
If your symptoms remain or worsen, consult healthcare, as prolonged swollen lymph nodes may need medical evaluation beyond Ayurvedic approaches to rule out underlying conditions.
HELLO DANA,
From an Ayurvedic perspective, your main issues are
SWOLLEN LYMPH NODEA= blockage of lymphatic channels (rasa and lymph dhatus) , linked to ama (toxic buildup) and low immunity
BELLY SWELLING AND PAIN= impaired digestion , gas formation, vata disturbance in intestines
CHRONIC FATIGUE, MIGRAINES, BODY PAIN= long standing vata aggravation plus pitta irritation (heat, inflammation)
HISTORY OF EATING DISORDER= weak digestion, unstable appetite, and depleted tissues
So, the condition can be understood as ama accumulation + vata pitta aggravation with weak agni(digestion) and blocked channels
TREATMENT GOALS -clear ama (toxic buildup) gently, without harsh detox -strengthen digestion to prevent further toxic formation -balance vata and pitta-> calm nervous system, reduce inflammation, settle bloating -nourish dhatus (body tissues) to restore strength and immunity -relieve pain and distention with external and internal support -stabilize mind-body routine to prevent relapse
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water at night =mild detox, regulates bowel, clears ama duration= 2-3 months
2) AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm water before meals for 6 weeks =reduces acidity, bloating, clears pitta heat
3) GUDUCHI CAPSULES= 500mg cap twice daily after meals for 3 months =immunity booster, clears lymphatic congestion
4) HINGWASTAKA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with ghee + warm water before meals for 2 months =reduces gas, strengthens digestion
5) DASHMOOLA KASAHYA= 20 ml + warm water twice daily before meals =reduces pain, balances vata (2 months)
EXTERNAL TREATMENT
1) OIL MASSAGE= daily gentle massage with warm sesame oil = improves lymph circulation, calms nerves, reduces dryness
2) MILD STEAM= after massage, use warm towel or mild steam to reduce swelling and stiffness
3) WARM CASTOR OIL PACK ON ABDOMEN (20-30 min, 2-3 times/week)= reduces bloating and vata pain
DIET -warm, light, cooked foods= moong dal khichdi, rice gruel, vegetables soups -Good proteins= mung dal, red lentils, soft panner, soaked and peeled almonds, well cooked quinoa -spices= cumin, coriander, fennel, turmeric, black pepper, hing -Healthy fats= ghee 1-2 tsp/day, small amount of coconut oil -Drinks= warm water, cumin-coriander-fennel tea, ginger tea(mild)
AVOID -raw salads, cabbage, cauliflower, beans except mung/red lentil -excess fruit, especially sour (oranges, pineapple) -coffee, soda, alcohol -cold food/drinks, frozen meals -very spicy, fried or packaged foods
LIFESTYLE -Routine= fixed meal times, easily bedtime before 10 pm -Rest= adequate sleep; avoid overstimulation -Stress relief= meditation, journaling, gentle walks in nature -Bathing= warm water bath daily, avoid sudden cold exposure
YOGA ASANAS -pawanmuktasana for gas relief -balasana -setu bandhasana= improves digestion and lymph flow -viparita karani = for relaxation and circulation
PRANAYAM -Nadi sodhana= balances vata and pitta -Bhramari= calms anxiety, good for migraines -Sheetali = reduces pitta heat, if acidity is present
HOME REMEDIES
1) Ajwain tea= 1/2 tsp seeds boiled in water, sip warm-> reduces bloating 2) Ginger + cumin tea= improves agni 3) Stewed apple or pear in morning= gentle on digestion, provides fiber 4) turmeric milk with ghee at night for pain and sleep
-Your condition is a mix of poor digestion, toxin buildup, vata-pitta imbalance, and weak tissue strength -The treatment is gradual, not overnight. First step is to calm digestion, clear ama, reduce swelling then to nourish and strengthen -Ayurveda recommends gentle correction not aggressive detox in such cases.
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
HELLO
TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime
ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk twice daily
GUDUCHI GHAN VATI= 2 tabs twice daily after meals
KANCHANAR GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals
HINGWASTAKA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with ghee before meals
DASHMOOLA KASHAYA = 15ml with water twice daily before meals
THANK YOU
DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA
