Why my stomach boalts often after meals - #2129
I often get boalting and burping right after every meal. Recently I'm diagnosed with acute gastritis.
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In Ayurveda, bloating, burping, and gastritis are often caused by an imbalance in the Agni (digestive fire), particularly a weak or disturbed digestive fire (mandagni). This can lead to improper digestion of food, resulting in bloating and discomfort. To improve digestion, you can try taking herbs like Triphala, which helps balance the digestive system, and Ginger or Ajwain (carom seeds), which stimulate Agni and reduce bloating. Avoid heavy, oily, and spicy foods, and instead focus on warm, easily digestible meals. Drinking warm water with a pinch of cumin or fennel seeds after meals can also help soothe the stomach. Additionally, practicing mindful eating, reducing stress, and incorporating light physical activity, such as walking, after meals can support digestion and reduce symptoms.
Hey, sounds like you’re having a pretty uncomfortable time with that bloating and burping after meals. It’s not uncommon with acute gastritis, cuz what’s happening is the gastric or agni (digestive fire) might be a bit imbalanced. When agni is impaired, digestion can’t work optimally, leading to symptoms like bloating.
First thing, let’s try focusing on soothing that Pitta dosha because gastritis often points to Pitta imbalance. Think of it like a fire that’s too strong and needs cooling. You might want to start by adding more cooling and calming foods into your diet. So, try to incorporate stuff like cucumber, coriander, and fennel. You could even sip on some cumin-coriander-fennel water after meals to aid digestion.
Smaller meals might also help. Eating big, heavy meals can overwhelm your digestive system, especially when it’s already irritated. And stay away from spicy, hot, or oily foods, which are likely to aggravate the situation. Avoid stimulants like caffeine and alcohol, they can be pretty harsh.
Stress, believe it or not, can also mess with your digestion big time. Stress management could be super useful. Maybe a bit of yoga or meditation? Even a short, daily routine helps calm the mind and, in turn, eases digestion.
One quick tip – pay attention to how you’re eating. Sounds odd, I know, but eating too fast, when you’re standing, or in a rush without savoring your meal can exacerbate bloating. Try eating in a calm environment, sitting down relaxed and chewing each bite thoroughly.
Oh, and if things get worse, or you’re in serious discomfort, don’t hesitate to reach out to your doctor for more advice. Safety first! Ayurveda can do wonders, but it’s not a replacement for medical treatment when things are urgent.
These are just some stepping stones to relieving those bothersome symptoms and hopefully, you’ll feel better soon! Catch you later and take care!

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