I feel shortness of breathing after having food and heart beat gets fast. - #24431
What should I do if I feel like shortness of breathing and heartburn. I am also suffering from SLE. Also after eating something I feel like shortnessof breathing . Can you provide me any solution........?
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Take kamdudharas moti yukt 1-0-1 after food with water Take ashwagandha churan 0-0-1tsp at bedtime with water
take avipattikar powder 1/2 tsf after having dinner alserex tab 1-0-1 roasted fennel seed powder 1/2 tsf with leukworm water after food
avoid spicy and sour food take 1 glass buttermilk after food avoid overeating
Get a CBC , ECG and XRay chest done…
If all is ok than follow some simple lifestyle changes and dietary changes and you will see results for your problem.
✔️Do’s✔️ Drink buttermilk daily. Eat freshly cooked food. Drink warm water. Lunch and dinner on fixed timings. 100 steps after every meal. If possible dinner as early as 7-8 pm.
🧘♀️ Yogasan : 🧘♀️ 1. Pawanmuktasana (Wind-Relieving Pose) 2. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) 3. Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) 4. Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Fold) 5. Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose) 6. Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose) 7. Supta Matsyendrasana (Reclined Spinal Twist) 8. Marjaryasana-Bitilasana (Cat-Cow Pose)
🧘♀️ Pranayam: 🧘♀️ 1. Bhramari 2.Bhasrika 3.Kapalbhati 4.Jyoti Tratak 5. Anulom Vilom (breathing in with right nostril and out with left nostril.)
❌Don’ts:❌ Packed and processed food. Ready to eat items. Oily and spicy food. Sour and fermented products. Dals (only moong dal can be eaten) Besan Raw vegetables and sprouts Curd
Syp. Amlapitta Mishran 2 tsp whenever you feel heart burn
Tab. Ampachak Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food. Tab Laghusuthshekhar Ras 2. tabs twice a day before food. Syp. Bhunimbadi kadha (prefer SANDU PHARMA) 2 tsp with half a cup of warm water before food.
Tab. Shankhavati 2 tabs twice a day after food you have to suck and eat like hajmola.
Tab. Gandharva Haritaki Vati 2 tabs at bed time with a cup of hot water thrice a week (every alternate day)
Hey kangkana, we need some detail about the health issue. Provide report, Till then if you need Digestive Support for Heartburn + Bloating-
Avipattikar Churna – 1 tsp with warm water before lunch and dinner.
Triphala churna – 1 tsp at night with warm water.
Jeera+Ajwain+Saunf water (½ tsp each boiled in 1 cup water, sip after meals).
Avoid eating spicy, acidic, fried, or cold foods.
Can you please mention your latest reports including ECG.
Meanwhile you can have 1.Aswaganda tab 1-0-1 After food 2.Gorochanadi gulika 1-0-1after food 3.Guluchyadi kwatham tab 2-0-2 before food
Hello, Please share the recent reports and the medications you are on to suggest appropriate treatment. Till then you can take the following which will give you symptomatic releif: 1. Mahadhanvantharam gulika(avs, kottakkal) 2----2—2 with cumin decoction after food. Note: the tablet should be chewed followed by drinking warm cumin decoction. Take care. Kind regards.
HELLO KANGKANA,
Shortness of breath and a fast heartbeat after eating-especially in someone with systemic lupus erythematous(SLE)- can signal gastrointestinal or cardiopulmonary complications.
FIRST-RULE OUT MEDICAL EMERGENCIES GET EVALUATED -CHEST X-RAY OR ECG -ECHOCARDIOGRAM -BLOOD PRESSURE AND OXYGEN LEVELS POST MEALS
In Ayurveda, SLE is understood as a chronic autoimmune disorder rooted in: -Agni dysfunction- digestive and metabolic fire -Accumulation of Ama(toxins) -Disruption of Rasa dhatu(nutritional fluid), Ojas (immunity essence) -Imbalance of pitta-vata, often with kapha aggravation - causing congestion, fatigue
Think of your digestion as a fire- called agni in ayurveda when the fire is weak or disturbed -food doesn’t get digestion well -it creates ama(toxins or undigested matter -this spreads to other parts of your body -in your case, it affects your lungs(breath), heart, and digestion
TREATMENT GOAL -Improve digestion -reduce inflammation-from SLE -clear gas and ease breathing -support heart function -strengthen immunity - ojus -balances doshas= vata-pitta mainly
INTERNALLY START WITH
1)FOR DIGESTION AND ACIDITY
- AMLANT TABS(Dabur or baidyanth brand)= 2 tabs after meals twice daily
-SUTSHEKHAR RAS PLAIN(baidyanth/zandu)= 1 tab twice a day with water
-HINGWASTAKA CHURNA- 1/2 tsp with ghee or warm water before lunch and dinner
2)FOR SHORTNESS OF BREATH AND GAS IN CHEST these helps reduce breathlessness caused by gas and pressure on the lungs
-SHAWAS KUTHAR RAS- (Patanjali/baidyanath)= 1 tab twice a dy
-DASHMOOLARISHTA- (baidyanath)= 20 ml with equal water after meals
-SITOPALADI CHURNA- (zandu/dabur)= 1 tsp with honey twice daily
3)FOR FAST HEART BEAT AND STRESS helps with anxiety, palpitations, nervousness and sleep
-SARPAGANDHA VATI(patanjali/baidyanth)= 1 tab at bedtime
-STRESS COM CAPSULES(dabur)= 1 cap twice daily
-ARJUNARISHTA- (baidyanth)= 15 ml with water after lunch/dinner
4) FOR IMMUNITY AND SLE SUPPORT these help cool down the overactive immune system and reduce inflammation
-GUDUCHI GHAN VATI(patanjali/himalaya)= 2 tabs daily in morning
-CHYAWANPRASHA(sugar free)- dabur or zandu= 1 tsp every morning
-GILOY SATVA + YASHTIMADHU- mix together= 125 mg each twice daily
DIET TO BE FOLLOWED STRICTLY
AVOID -fried, spicy, sour, and overly salty foods -fermented items= curd at night, vinegar, pickles -cold drinks, ice cream, aerated sodas -tomatoes, garlic, onion(in excess), cheese -wheat based junk= biscuits, bread with yeast -red meat, overly heavy proteins -alcohol, coffee, smoking
FAVOURABLE FOODS -moong dal khichdi with cumin, ghee, ginger -steamed veggies like lauki, parwal, pumpkin, ash gourd, carrots -FRUITS= pomegranate, papaya, apple, soaked raisins, pear -GRAINS= old rice, barley, ragi, oats, whole moong -DAIRY- boiled cows mil with turmeric or nutmeg , NO COLD MILK -SPICES- cumin, again, fennel, coriander, turmeric, ginger(fresh) -GHEE- 1 tsp/day-excellent for immunity, gut health -HERBAL TEAS= ginger-fennel-coriander-decoction or cumin water
USE LUKEWARM WATER ALWAYS. SIP JEERA+AJWAIN WATER THROUGHOUT THE DAY
YOGA , PRANAYAM AND MEDITATION
BREATHING EXERCISE(10-15 MNS TOTAL) -anulom vilom= 5-7min- balance nervous system, vata-pitta -Bhramari= 5 min- soothes anxiety, heart palpitations -Ujjayi= 2-3 min- strengthens lungs, controls breath rate
AVOID KAPALBHATI OR INTENSE BREATHWORK - it may worsen inflammation in SLE
YOGA ASANA -Vajrasana= immediately after meals aids digestion -Bhujangasana- strengthens lungs and dihestion -Setu bandhasana- improves heart health -Ardha matsyendrasana- detox+digestive -Supta baddha konuşana- relaxes entire system
End with 10 minutes of you Nidra to reduce emotional stress
LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATIONS -eat at the same time daily -avoid lying down within 3 hours after meals -sleep before 10:30 PM -reduce screen time and mental stress -weekly gentle body oil massage- with dashmoola or sesame oil- improves circulation and vata blance -regular exposure to morning sunlight - immunity and mood
You’re experiencing digestive and breathing issues linked to both gut imbalance and your underlying autoimmune condition(SLE). Ayurveda aims to treat the root cause, not just the symptoms by -strengthening digestion -reducing inflammation -calming the nervous system -supporting immunity naturally
with clean diet, targeted medications and gentle yoga and lifestyle changes , your body can regain balance over time.
STAY CONSISTENT , BE PATIENT
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
✅ Check :
* Hb, ESR, Tc, Dc, CRP, ASO, Total IgE * Pulmonary function test * CT - chest, ECG, echo
✅ Drink luke warm water after food * Pepper , draksha, lady’s finger, honey, kulatha beneficial
💠 Do Pranayama, meditation
* Consume warm food and drinks * Take dinner early by 7 - 8 p.m
❌ Avoid dust, smoking, vigorous exercise, sunbath, excessive walking
* Avoid fish , potato, curd, milk products, ice cream * Avoid cold items, sweets * Avoid cold exposure, head bath
💊 MEDICINES 💊
1. Elakanadi kashayam - 15 ml Gorochanadi gulika - 1 15 ml kashayam, 1 gulika , 60 ml boiled hot water morning and evening before food
2. Dhanwantaram gulika - 1 vayu gulika - 1 Each 1 mixed with ginge juice or tulasi juice and honey morning and night after food
3. Dashamoolarishtam - 25 ml morning and night after food
4. Shadpala ghrtam - 1 tspn with warm water morning and evening before food ( empty stomach)
Hello Kangkana
UR ISSUES
Shortness Of Breath ( Dyspnea) & Increase Heart Beats ( Palpitation/ Tachycardia) After Talking Meal with SLE is Quite concerning and Attention seeking issue
POSSIBILITY
- SLE Complications like Pulmonary Cardiac Blood Clots Related issues - Gastrointestinal Issues - Acid Peptic Issues GERD Flatulent Dyspepsia - Pulmonary issues - Pulmonary Congestion Embolism Fluid Collection - Cardiac Issues - Inflammation Swelling Abnormal Blood Congestion Heart Pumping Imablance
INVESTIGATION REQUIRED TO ASCESS ANY MEDICAL EMERGENCY IN SLE
Chest X Ray ECG Echo BT PT CT INR Vitals - BP Pulse Respiratory Rate Oxygen Saturation After meals
ONCE U CONFIRMED WITH ABOVE ALL NORMAL TESTS & NO EMERGENCY THEN U CONSIDER FOLLOWING TREATMENT
AYURVEDIC APPROCH
SLE an Autoimmune Diseases May Affect Myultisystem like Gut Lungs Heart Skin Joints etc
SLE —> Agni Imablance ( Weak Digestive Fire) —> Ajirna ( Digestive Metabolic issues) ----> Ama ( Toxins) ----> Ama + Affects Vata + Pitta + Kapha ----> Multisystem ----> Shoth ( Inflammation) ----> Gut ( APD ) Pulmonary Cardiac ( Shortness of Breath Palpitations) Specially After meals
AYURVEDIC TREATMENT
TREATMENT AIM
* Keeping SLE Under Good Control
* Improve Agni Digestive Metabolic function
* Balancing All Doshas
* To improve Immunity
* To Recued Inflammation
* Improving Gut Functions Heart Lung Functions
* Improving Quality of Life
AYURVEDIC TREATMENT
NOTE - TAKING ONLY MEDICINES IS NOT ENOUGH TO CURE EFFECTIVELY "
IN MY CLINICAL PRACTICE I HAVE SEEN BEST PROMISING RESULTS BY COMBINING FOLLOWING TREATMENTS
Identify Triggers Causes Manage+ Counselling + Ayurvedic Medicine+ Healthy Diet+ Yoga + Exercise+ Lifestyle Modifications+ Dhyan+ Meditation "
U MUST TRY
FOR GUT ISSUES ---->Tab.Amlant ( Maharshi Ayurveda Pharma) 2 -0-2 Before Food ----> Amlapitta Mishan ( Dhootapapeahwar Pharma) 15 ml -0-15 ml After Food FOR SHORTNESS OF BREATH ---->Tab.Swaskutar Ras ( Dhootapapeahwar Pharma) 1 -0-1 After Food ---->Breath Easy Granules ( Pankaj Kasturi Pharma) 1 Tsf Morning 1 Tsf Night After Food FOR PALPITATION ---->Tab.Hridayamrit Vati ( Patanjali Pharma) 1 -0-1 After Food FOR LUNG HEART IMMUNITY SLE SUPPORT ---->Agastya Haritaki Rasayan ( Kottakkal Pharma) 1 Tsf Morning 1 Tsf Night After Food
INSTRUCTIONS MUST TO FOLLOW
* Avoid Overeating Frequent Eating * Don’t Sleep Immediately After taking food * Avoid Talking Inflammatory foods like Curd Oily Spicy Salty Sour Fried irems * Walk 100 Steps After Every meals * Avoid Afternoon Sleep
DIET ADVICES
TO TAKE
* Alkaline Diet - All Alkaline Highly Nutritious Healthy Leafy Vegetables Fruits salads sprouts Fibers * Hydration - Plenty of Water Fluids Juices Fibers Approximately 3 Liters Per Day * Protein - Multigrain Millet Mixes Soaked Dry Fruits Multigrain Millet Mixes * Cereals - Wheat Jawar Bajra Ragi Oats * Pulses - Moong Masoor Dals * Vegetable - Lauki Turai Ladyfinger Brinjal Karela * Leafy vegetables - Methi Palak * Dairy- Milk Buttermilk Cow Ghee Only * Others Amla Moringa Drumstick Methi Spinach Flaxseed Pumpkin seeds Sunflower * Fruits - Apple Pomegranate Guava Banana Kiwi etc * Detox Juices - Amla Aloe Vera Beet Carrot Juice Apple Pomegranate Watermelon Juices
TO AVOID
* Too Acidic Spicy Salty Sour Masala Fast Juck Foods Bakery Non Veg * Carbonated Beverages Packed Canned Processed Sweets * Curd Cheese Malai * Excessive Tea Coffee * Soda Vinegar Pickles Fermented Foods * Fatty Oily Non Veg pickles * Chat Masala * Curd Malai Creams * Maida Bakery Foods * Fermented Foods
ROUTINE NORMAL DIET ( Less Oily, Less Spicy Sour Salty, Well Cooked )
* EARLY MORNING DRINK - Ginger Tea /Bramhi Tea /Ashwagandha Tea
* BREAKFAST - Rava Ragi Bajra Oats Items in Upama Kheer form/ Fruits Salads/ Home made Soups / Turmeric Elayachi Keshar Milk
* LUNCH - Roti Wheat /Jwar/ Bajara/ Ragi + Leafy Vegetable like Palak Methi+ Green Salad Rayta + Any Sabji+ Fresh Butter Milk with Cream + Rice + Dal
* EVENING DRINK - Turmeric Elayachi Keshar Milk
* DINNER - Half of Lunch Quantity/ Fruits Salads/ Light Diet
* NIGHT DRINK - Chamomile Tea
LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS
* Active Lifestyle - Good Sleep (8 hrs ) Sleep Early Wake Early Lifestyle - Physical Activities 30 mins at Least - Timely Food Intakes - Avoid Sedentary Lifestyle - Afternoon Sleep - Maintain Health Weight - Limit Screentime
PRANAYAMA
* Anulom Vilom Pranayam( 20 Rounds ) * Bhramari Pranayam (10 Rounds) - * Bhasrika Pranayam ( 10 Rounds)
YOGA
* Surya Namaskar ( 10 Rounds ) Improving Blood Circulation * Balasan ( 10 Rounds) Calms Nerves * Setu Bandhasana ( 10 Rounds) For Heart Lung Health * Sarvangasana ( 10 Rounds) To improve Flexibility
EXERCISES
* Walking 3000 Steps Per Day * Mild Mobility Flexibility Exercise * Aerobics etc
ANTISTRESS TREATMENT
* Dhyan * Meditation
REGARDS
Dr Arun Desai
God Bless You 😊🙏
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Based on your description, it sounds like your symptoms of shortness of breath and heartburn could be linked. Considering you have SLE or systemic lupus erythematosus, it’s especially important to manage symptoms carefully. Please be aware that if severe shortness of breath or any discomfort becomes critical or worsens, immediate medical attention from a healthcare professional is crucial.
From an Ayurvedic perspective, this can indicate an imbalance in the Pitta dosha, associated with digestive issues and increased internal heat. Here are some practical steps you might find helpful to address this:
1) Diet plays a crucial role; opt for cooling and Pitta-reducing foods. Consume more fruits like melons, coconut water, and pears. Avoid spicy, oily, and excessively sour foods, as they may aggrevate your condition. Eating slowly and avoiding overeating can also be beneficial.
2) Herbal remedies such as licorice root (Yashtimadhu) and Amla (Indian Gooseberry) may soothe heartburn. You can take licorice tea or Amla juice in moderation. However, consult with an Ayurvedic practitioner or doctor about suitability, especially due to your underlying condition.
3) Practicing diaphragmatic breathing or slow deep breathing can help manage shortness of breath. Inhale deeply through the nose, letting the chest and lower belly rise, and exhale comfortably. It may ease the tightness you feel post-meals.
4) Timing of meals matter. Eating earlier in the evening rather than late night can improve digestion. Make sure to sit calmly after eating, allowing food to digest properly.
5) Keep a journal of your symptoms, when they occur — might be meals or specific stresses triggering them. This could be useful for any practitioner working with you.
Lastly, while these suggestions manage symptoms, SLE is complex and requires regular monitoring. Conversations with your healthcare provider about your treatment plan or any new changes in symptoms are crucial to ensure holistic and safe care.
HELLO KANGKANA,
Feeling shortness of breath and heartburn after eating, especially with a history of systemic lupus erythematous, requires a thoughtful approach. This could be due to gastroesophageal reflux disorder, gastric distention, diaphragmatic pressure, or even cardiopulmonary involvement(which can happen with SLE)
POSSIBLE MEDICAL CAUSES with SLE in the background, here are some causes for your symptoms: -GERD(acid reflux):- acid irritates the oesophagus, causing heartburn and sometimes pressure that feels like breathlessness.
-Gastric bloating or delayed gastric emptying: this can compress the diaphragm
-Pleural or cardiac involvement in SLE: SLE can cause pericarditis or pleuritis, which may worsen after eating.
-Medication side effects- steroids, NSAIDs, or immunosuppressants used in SLE may worsen GI symptoms.
In Ayurveda this condition may involve weak digestion and acid reflux possibly aggravated by vata and pitta imbalance.
1) DIET ADJUSTMENTS -eat light, warm, and easily digestible food= khichdi, moong dal soup, steamed veggies AVOID= fried, spicy, sour, and cold foods, which aggrave pitta. AVOID lying down immediately after eating. -eat small meals, don’t overload the stomach. -sip warm water with ginger after meals
LIFESTYLE -avoid late-night eating and heavy dinners -elevate your head slightly while sleeping -do gentle walking after meals around 30 minutes
HERBAL REMEDIES
1) AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA -1/2 tsp with warm water twice daily before meals = helps acid balance
2) KANDUGDHA RASA(WITH MUKTA)- 1 tab twice daily after meals = foor cooling pitta and managing GERD
3) SHATAVARI CHURNA- 1 tsp daily in morning with warm milk = supports mucosal healing and balances pitta
4) AROGYAVARDHINI VATI- 1 tab twice daily after meals = if there’s sluggish digestion and liver involvement
5) TRIPHALA- 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime = mild detox and digestive aids
GENTLE detox therapies like VIRECHANA is suggested only under supervision and when SLE is stable
See doctor immediately -if shortness of breath is severe, occurs even at rest or accompanied by chest pain, swelling in the legs, or fatigue. -to rule out cardiac complications, SLE- related lung issues, or gastric ulcerrs
THANK YOU
DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA

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