In Ayurveda Udara Shula (abdominal pain) arises from digestive imbalances and gastrointestinal disorders. Mandagni (weak digestive fire) can lead to conditions like Udara Roga (Ascites), Grahani Roga (Malabsorption or irritable bowel syndrome), Gulma (abdominal masses), Amlapitta (GERD or acid peptic disorder) causing symptoms like abdominal pain and altered bowel habits, etc.
Management -
Langhana (Fasting Therapy): controlled fasting or adherence to a light diet gives rest to the digestive system, aids in detoxification, and improves the digestive fire, thereby reducing abdominal discomfort caused by indigestion or toxin accumulation.
Ginger tea consumed after meals with 1tsp of ghee
Taking Ajwain water before or after meals
Chewing a handful of fennel seeds after meals
Sipping coriander/cumin seed-infused warm water 3-4 times a day
Massaging warm castor oil on the abdomen on the belly button with salt
Application of a paste of hing, coriander, and cumin on the abdomen followed by application of a warm water pack
Suggestion -
Avoid Cold, heavy, oily, spicy, and processed foods.
Diet plan-
Warm and easy-to-digest food, such as rice, cooked vegetables, lentil soups, and ginger tea is recommended. Include ginger, cumin, fennel, Ajwain (Bishop’s weed), Hing (asafetida), and gooseberry in your diet.
Hi Kanika, Thank you for sharing your concern! I wanted some more information regarding your situation. What time is the pain usually persistent? Is it before or after eating food? Also how is your appetite and bowel movements? Have you done any investigations in the last one year? Are there any associated symptoms like hyper acidity or bloating? Also do you react more to certain foods? Or any specific foods relieve the symptoms? We need to find the exact pathological process behind the pain and therefore this information is required. Please try and answer as elaborately as possible.
Usually the pain gets worse right after I eat, sometimes even while Im still eating, and it feels kinda like I ate way too much, even if I didnt eat a lot. It gets especially bad after fatty foods or even some fruits like mango, idk why. Sometimes I even get pain when my stomach’s empty. Overall my appetite is pretty normal but there are times when I have to stop eating in the middle cuz I suddenly feel really full. My bathroom habits seem normal tho, no constipation or anything like that. But I do get bloated sometimes, mostly if I wait too long between meals. I had an ultrasound last year and everything looked normal, so I haven’t really done any other tests after that.
Have you been on any medication earlier or taking anything now for your pain? Also is there a history of other long term illness or long term treatment for some other illness for which you had to take painkillers or antibiotics for a longer duration? Sometimes these medications can disrupt the normal functioning of the digestive system and cause inflammation causing pain.
No, I didn’t take any medications for pain, nor those you wrote about.
Hi Kanika, This looks like a functional imbalance rather than a structural issue, as your ultrasound was normal. But if the pain persists even after following the given treatment plan you can go for an endoscopy after consulting an Gastroenterologist. Your symptoms of pain especially after eating, suggest an imbalance in Pachak Pitta and Apana Vata Dosha, leading to Mandagni (weak digestion) and Amlapitta (hyperacidity). Pain after eating, fullness even with small meals, and discomfort on an empty stomach indicate either excessive or untimely acid secretion and digestive irritation and in severe cases this kind of pathology can culminate in ulcers too. Vata’s dryness worsens acidity, making digestion irregular and sensitive. To restore your GITs function , start your day with 1 tsp A2 cow’s ghee in warm water or10-12 soaked black raisins to be chewed and eaten. Avoid spicy, sour, fermented and processed foods, which inflame Pitta like idli, dosa, pickles, sauces , chilly etc Eat cooling, easy-to-digest meals for few days, like moong dal Khichdi with ghee. Have fruits like pomegranate, apple, bael, lemon etc Maintain regular meal timings, as skipping meals aggravates Vata and causes bloating. Drink CCF tea (1/4 tsp each of cumin, coriander, and fennel boiled in 2 cup water and reduce to 1 cup ) after meals to prevent heaviness.
Medications- For relief, take Avipattikar Churna- 1 tsp after dinner, to regulate Pitta and Tab Kamdugdha Ras (2 tablets twice daily with honey after meals) to soothe the stomach lining. Tab Shankha vati , 1 tablet after meals helps in reducing bloating and pain. Also, Apply warm castor oil or asafoetida paste on the navel before meals to ease discomfort and balance Vata. It also helps in releasing trapped gas.
Practice Cooling Pranayama- Sheetali Pranayama, Left nostril breathing, daily to calm Pitta and reduce stress-related acidity. If symptoms persist, consider Virechana (purgation therapy) under a qualified Vaidya to cleanse excess Pitta for long term benefits. Let me know your response after following this protocol for 2-3 weeks.
Hi Kanika, i want to ask you that is there only pain or any kind of bloating you felt? any kind of special food that made at your place and you felt pain? tell me about your eating pattern what do you like the most and which region belong? type of stool you excrete in morning or any heredity issue with you? and the main thing Do you make your own food or take it from somewhere?
Just pain and heaviness, sometimes bloating after fruits. My stool is normal every day. For breakfast I usually have poha, misal pav, upma or thepla. Lunch is mostly roti or bhakri with dal, vegetables, bhaji, rice and kadhi, sometimes I have fish or seafood. Dinner is similar, but I may add kokum curry, dahi chawal or paneer tikka. I often eat fruits in the evening. I cook myself or my mother. There are no hereditary problems. I was very stressed, but I don’t know how this can be related.
Okay fine so what do you want lifestyle changes or direct medication course? I can give you the both plan
I want all the recommendations that can help me
In Ayurveda, stomach pain following meals can be linked to impaired digestion or Agni (digestive fire) imbalance. Considering Kanika’s symptoms and her attempt to manage it through dietary changes, here are some Ayurvedic recommendations that may help:Eat warm, freshly prepared foods: These enhance digestion and help balance Agni. Avoid cold and raw foods: They can weaken digestion. Incorporate digestive spices: Adding ginger, cumin, ajwain, and fennel to meals can improve digestion. Follow regular meal timings: Eating at fixed intervals supports digestive rhythm. Avoid overeating or skipping meals.
Hi Kanika, I’d suggest you to get one endoscopy done, so that we can rule out abnormalities in gut and make sure nothing is wrong in our way.
Hi Kanika, I read your case history. Your major complaint is stomach pain after eating. Most common cause for this is stomach ulcer(gastric ulcer ) and in ayurveda we correlate as Annadrava shool So we have to diagnose the problem. So u have to go for upper Gastro intestinal scopy. Till then we have to prescribe you some medicine which will give relief symptomatically. In case scopy comes normal then we have to think about another causes. Sonography only show outside surfaces of organs…but here we have to see from inside the bowel…so we have to do scopy ideally. I recommend go for scopy. Till then u take treatment which will give u relief. Many medicines are available If u want me to prescribe you and give u further details. U can book consultation on this platform or connect me on .
Hy Kanika Dr Swapnil here Can u tell me exact site of pain… Pain increase in empty stomach or after meal. Wat about ur motion. It is regular or constipation is thr… Did u go through with any reports?
Hi, kanika The pain after eating is due to gastric ulcer and in ayurveda it is termed as annadravasoola. You told that the complaint last for one year. Then for this time period did you consulted any modern medicines for this complaint and did they asked to take USG or any other investigations for this?.And you had a history of pcos. Did you take any medications for that? Do you have the burning sensation,acidity or headache while not taking food? And do you have abdominal fullness, burping after taking food and also have tendency to pass stools? If this symptoms are present then you have to take medications and also you have to change your diet style Please give me relevant answer for my questions then we can go for the treatment plan.
Stomach pains after eating, especially persisting for a year, suggest an imbalance in your digestive fire (agni) and possibly some underlying dosha imbalances, particularly related to Pitta or Vata. Since you’ve eliminated spicy and fatty foods, you might consider focusing on further balancing your diet and lifestyle. First, adopt a warm, nourishing diet consisting of easily digestible foods. Include cooked grains like rice or quinoa, stewed vegetables, and well-cooked lentils. Incorporate digestive spices like ginger, fennel, and turmeric in small amounts to help stimulate digestion. Avoid raw foods and excessive cold drinks, as they can aggravate digestive issues. It may also help to eat smaller, more frequent meals rather than large ones, allowing your body to manage digestion better. Alongside dietary changes, prioritize your meal timing; aim to eat at the same times daily and avoid snacking between meals to give your digestive system a break. Stress can also contribute to digestive discomfort, so incorporate gentle practices like yoga or meditation to enhance relaxation and support digestion. Consider herbal support, such as taking triphala powder (1 teaspoon mixed with warm water before bedtime) to help regulate digestion and cleanse the gastrointestinal tract. If these symptoms persist or worsen, it’s essential to consult with a healthcare provider to rule out any serious conditions.
