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Dr. Vijayalaxmi B Siddapur
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Dr. Vijayalaxmi B Siddapur

Dr. Vijayalaxmi B Siddapur
Jain AGM Ayurveda Medical and Hospital, Varur,Hubli
Doctor information
Experience:
1 year
Education:
Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya , Heggeri, Hubli
Academic degree:
Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda
Area of specialization:
I am mainly into the Ayurvedic management of Vatavyadhi, which honestly is a huge and tricky group of disorders tied to imbalance of Vata dosha. Most people just think of arthritis or joint pain, but for me it also means dealing with deep neurological and musculoskeletal issues like sciatica, cervical or lumbar spondylosis, paralysis cases, even chronic degenerative condtions that slowly steal mobility. I dont look at these as just diseases, for me they are signals of disturbed balance inside body, and that’s where Ayurveda gives such a wide lens. In my clinical practice I try to combine the wisdom of classical formulations with Panchakarma therapies—sometimes its about cleansing, sometimes nourishing, sometimes just calming down Vata that is all over the place. Each patient respond differently, so I rely a lot on individual prakriti-vikriti reading before planning. Some need medicines for stiffness and pain, others need therapies to restore circulation or nerve fuction, and often lifestyle tweaks—food habits, posture correction, sleep patterns—make a bigger diffrence than people expect. My focus stays on long-term relief and bringing back mobility, not just short fixes. Whether its arthritis flares, radiating pain from sciatica, or weakness post-paralysis, I keep aiming at restoring balance in the system. It’s slow work at times, but when patients walk with more ease or sleep without nagging pain, that’s when I feel the approach is right.
Achievements:
I am working with patients from very diff backgrounds and conditions, some chronic that drag for years and some acute that just burst sudden. Using authentic Ayurved principles I managed to design treatment plans not copy-paste but really based on root cause, and yes many of them shown lasting relief. Over time I saw high satifaction bcz people felt not only symptoms reduce but also wellness improve in daily life, which for me is real achievemnt.

I am a doctor with M.D in Kayachikitsa, which is basically the branch of Ayurveda dealing with internal medicine and long-term management of systemic diseases. Right now I am working as an Assistant Professor, been in this role for about a year, trying to balance both teaching the students and also doing clinical practice. Some days it feels hectic, but honestly I find it rewarding because I get to share knowledge while also helping patients in a direct way. During my studies I really dived deep into the Ayurvedic Samhitas, the classics that form the root of our science, but at the same time I always felt the need to connect them with modern diagnostic ideas. Maybe that comes from the fact that patients today don’t just want treatment, they want clear explanations too. I usually focus a lot on Prakriti and Vikriti analysis, because without understanding the constitution and imbalance, no treatment really fits. My work often involves using Ayurvedic medicines, Panchakarma therapies, diet correction and lifestyle guidance, sometimes small tweaks in daily routine can make a bigger difference than heavy medication. In my academic role, I like mentoring students, not just about theory but also about how to evaluate patients properly and how to link pathology with treatment. Sometimes I catch myself emphasizing too much on basics, but I believe without that the foundation gets weak. I also keep reading new research, even if not everything aligns with Ayurveda directly, it helps to keep an open perspective. In clinical practice I tend to see a mix of cases — metabolic issues like diabetes, autoimmune disorders that require patience and structured care, and also psychosomatic conditions where stress plays a major role. What I aim for is not just reducing symptoms but bringing back a sense of balance, something Ayurveda always highlighted. I think my dual role actually keeps me sharp — the classroom discussions push me to stay precise, while real patient care forces me to stay practical. And yes, sometimes it feels like I am caught between too much theory and too much practice, but that’s also the beauty of working in this field.