Antral gastritis for last 4-5 months and IBS for last 7-8 yrs - #26414

Avoid addiction if any. Avoid spicy, oily and processed food. Regular exercise and meditation. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Cap.Florasante 1-0-1 Tab.Yashtimadhu 2-0-2 Tab.Guduchi 2-0-2 Regular use of buttermilk

Avipattikara churna- 1/2 tsp with water twice daily before food Kutaja ghan vati- 1 tab twice daily after food with lukewarm water( if loos stools) Triphala churna- 1 tsp with warm water at night Drink warm water throughout the day Drink buttermilk daily Avoid spicy oily fermented processed foods Avoid lying on bed immediately after taking food Do walking regularly

1.) Chitrakadi vati 500mg- before food with hot water

2) Hingvashthaka churna-2gm Shankha bhasma-250mg Agnikumara rasa-250mg Panchamrita parpati-250mg - before food with changeri ghrita and warm water

3.)Trayushanadi ghrita-20ml - with hot water 1 hr after food

Diet and Lifestyle:

Pathya

Ahara:

Annavarga-Sashti Shali, Jirna Shali, Masoora, Tuvari, Mudga Yusha, Lajamanda, Vilepi etc.

Shakavarga- Changeri, Rambha Pushpa, Kamalakanda

Phalavarga- Rambha, Jambu, Kapittha, Dadima

Dugdhavarga- Aja or Gavya Dugdha, Dadhi, Takra, Ghrita

Tailavarga- Tila Taila

Vihara: Nidra, Vishrama, activities making mind happy

Apathya

Ahara: Atishita Jala, Dushta Jala, Guru, Snigdha, Drava, Ati Ruksha, and Saraka sub-stances, Viruddha Bhojana, Rasona, Patra Shaka, etc.

Vihara: Vegavidharana, Chinta, Shoka, Bhaya, Krodha, etc.

Hello vedant, Which Allopathic, Ayurvedic and homeopathic medicines did you take?

hello Vedant , I truly understand you’re going through a lot physically and emotionally and it’s been a long, exhausting journey for you. From what you’ve described, this is a classic case of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) with predominant gut-brain axis imbalance worsened by chronic antral gastritis. The root cause seems to be a mix of weak digestive fire (mandagni), vishama vata, emotional sensitivity, and ama (toxins) accumulated over years.

Your system is reacting strongly to even mild triggers like emotions, and this indicates that both physical digestion and mental processing (manas and agni) are disturbed. You’re right healing here isn’t just about digestion; it’s about resetting the gut-mind connection patiently and gently.

Your digestion is like a disturbed machine it starts working slightly, then overreacts, then crashes again. Due to stress and emotional overload, your nervous system keeps telling your gut to act up. This keeps the stomach irritated, acid-producing, and weak in processing food, even if you’re eating the lightest food like khichdi. The uneasiness, pain after eating, and incomplete bowel emptying are due to this imbalance of your gut-brain coordination. Even sleep, mood, energy all get affected. Your system doesn’t need heavy medicines now it needs reset and calm.

Investigations (If not recently done)

CBC, CRP, Vitamin D & B12 TSH, Cortisol (to assess endocrine role in chronic fatigue and stress) Stool routine + calprotectin (to reconfirm non-inflammatory IBS) Serum serotonin (if available) – optional Psychological evaluation if mood is worsening (don’t hesitate; support helps)

Treatment Plan

Step 1: Ama Pachana (First 5 days)

Shunthi Churna (Dry Ginger powder) – ¼ tsp with warm water before meals – twice a day Bilwadi Churna – ½ tsp after food with warm water – twice a day Light meals like yavagu (rice gruel), moong dal soup, pomegranate

Step 2: Digestive and Gut Healing Medications (Continue after 5 days)

Avipattikara Churna – ½ tsp at bedtime with warm water (relieves burning and acidity) Kutajghan Vati – 2 tablets twice daily after food (for bowel regulation and gut lining repair) Sutshekhar Ras (Plain) – 1 tab morning and evening after meals with honey or water Manasamitra Vatakam – 1 tab at bedtime with milk (supports gut-brain axis, calmness)

Sip warm water every 1-2 hours Practice Nadi Shodhana Pranayama twice daily (10–15 minutes) Try short walks in fresh air after food Avoid complete isolation—talk gently with someone daily Start Ashwagandha 250 mg once daily at bedtime (if not acidic that day)

Do you wake up at night due to abdominal pain or urgency? Do you feel better when distracted or while traveling (away from home)?

You can recover with the right approach that heals both digestion and emotions. Don’t carry this burden alone you’re not failing. You just need time, care, and consistency. Your body is asking for balance, not punishment.

You’ll get betterstep by step. Regards, Dr. Karthika

HELLO VEDANT,

You are suffering from two interconnected digestive disorders

1) ANTRAL GASTRITIS (Amlapitta- pittaj type) -the antrum is the lower part of your stomach. When its lining gets inflamed , you feel burning, pain when hungry, and fire like sensation after eating. -it occurs because Pitta dosha is aggravated. This excess digestive acid starts harming the lining instead of digesting food.

2) IBS- Irritable bowel syndrome -In Ibs, the digestive fire becomes unstable- sometimes too fast (causing loose motion), sometimes too slow (causing constipation) -It also causes undigested food, gas, pain, frequent urge to pass stools especially under stress or emotions -this is vata-pitta imbalance with a disturbed gut-brain connection

3) MIND- GUT AXIS DISTURBANCE -constant stresss, anxiety, depression, and fear create a loop where the mind disturbs the gut and vice versa. -ayurveda explains this as an imbalance in Rajas (agitation, fear) and Tamas (depression, lethargy) -You sweat more, feel tired, and emotionally exhausted because Vata is too high and Ojas (vital energy) is low.

TREATMENT GOALS -reduce acidity, burning -stabilise digestion -regulate bowel -calm mind, reduce stress -repair gut lining -reconnect mind-gut

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) KAMDUDHA RAS (MOTI YUKTA)= 1 tab twice daily after meals =strong coolant, reduces pitta, stops burning

2) SUTSEKHAR RAS= 1 tab twice daily after meals =for acid control, nausea, pain

3) AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA= 1 tsp at night with warm water =gentle detox + clears pitta from gut

4) BILVADI GULIKA= 2 tabs twice daily after meals =astringent + digestive tonic for IBS

5) KUTAJ GHAN VATI= 2 tabs twice daily after meals =controls loose motion, inflammation

6) SHANKHA VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals =gas, bloating, heaviness

7) JATAMANSI CHURNA + ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 1 tsp each in warm milk at night =calms nervous system, improves sleep and stress

DURATION= minimum 2-3 months continuous, then reassess

DIET PLAN

GEENERALLY -eat warm, soft, simple, and cooked food -stick to regular meal timimngs -avoid raw, sour, spicy, fermented or cold food

INCLUDE -moong dal khichdi with ghee -bottlegourd, pumpkin, ridge gourd cooked -rice, old wheat, jowar in small amounts -cow ghee 1 tsp per meal-heals gut -jeera, fennel, ajwain, coriander in cooking -fresh buttermilk diluted, not curd

AVOID -tea, coffee, green tea -curd especially at night -pickles, papad, fried food -tomato, tamrind, lemon, amchur -reheated food -processed food/outside food

YOGA ASANA -pawanmuktasana= release gas -vajrasana= sit after food -supta baddha konasana -balasana -setubandhasana

Practice slowly, 15-20 mins daily, early morning or evening

PRANAYAM -Nadi sodhana- balances vata and pitta -bhramari- calms nervous system -sheetali/sheetkari= cools internal fire -ujjayi- for better focus

HOME REMEDIES

1) CUMIN-FENNEL-CORIANDER TEA -1 tsp each in 1 litre water-> boil -> sip warm through the day ->supports digestion, reduces gas and inflammation

2) ALOE VERA JUICE (non-sour variety)- 20 ml on empty stomach -> soothes gastric lining, helps ulcers

3) LICOROCE + AMLA + GUDUCHI= 1 tsp powder each -> boil in 2 cups water -> reduce to 1 cup -> drink once/day for gut lining healing

4) ROASTED AJWAIN + BLACK SALT + GHEE= after meals -> aids digestion, reduces vata

INVESTIGATIONS TO CONSIDER -CBC, CRP, ESR (basic inflammation markers) -H. pylori test (gastritis related bacteria ) -vitamin b12, d3 (often deficient to IBS) -thyroid profile -stool routine + occult blood (if symptoms worsen) -endoscopy

LIFESTYLE TIPS -wake up by 6-6:30 AM -Avoid overthinking, excessive screen use -No talking while eating- eat in silence or calm -Take sunlight daily for 15-20 mins -Sleep by 10 PM -Avoid suppressing urges (gas, urine, stool) -Use copper vessel water, avoid fridge water

VEDANT, your body and mind are clearly to weak- they are asking for deep reset, not just symptom suppression.you have tried hard, and now it’s time to follow a structural system that treats you as a whole human- not as a collection of symptoms.

This will not be a “quick fix”- but if you give 3 to 6 months with sincere efforts, the changes can be life-changing

PLEASE REMEMBER -your life force (Ojas) is low but not lost -IBS, gastritis and anxiety all stem from digestive and nervous imbalance- Ayurveda specialises in correcting this -you can heal. But you need a disciplined, loving daily routine- not complicated- just consistent.

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

Given your symptoms of IBS and antral gastritis, it’s important to address both the physical symptoms and the underlying emotional triggers. Ayurveda regards digestive health as a cornerstone of well-being and often correlates digestive distress with imbalances in the body’s doshas, particularly Vata and Pitta in your case.

For IBS, managing stress is a crucial aspect since it’s directly affecting your digestion. Consider incorporating Ashwagandha or Brahmi supplements as they can help regulate stress and improve mood. Taking 1 teaspoon of Ashwagandha churna with warm milk daily may help in calming the mind and reducing anxiety-induced bowel movements.

With regard to your diet, it’s good you’re on a simple diet but ensure you’re also consuming items which pacify Pitta, as its imbalance seems to be aggravating your gastritis. Try adding aloe vera juice on an empty stomach in the morning, which is soothing for the gastric lining and can reduce burning sensations. Also, licorice (mulethi), can be beneficial; a daily infusion of licorice tea (less than 3 grams to avoid potential side-effects) could help soothe the stomach lining.

Avoid spicy, oily, and very salty foods. Opt for cooling foods such as cucumbers, melons, and coconut water. Regular use of ghee is also highly beneficial to calm aggravated Pitta and support bowel movement regularity.

To help reconnect the gut-brain axis, pranayama and regular mindful breathing can be invaluable. Practicing Nadi Shodhana and deep belly breathing for 10 to 15 minutes daily can provide immense relief.

Moderate physical activity like walking or yoga can enhance both mood and digestion, so consider implementing short, daily walks, ideally in nature to further relax the mind. Also, ensure adequate hydration throughout the day, as dehydration can exacerbate both digestive and mood issues.

Should these symptoms (particularly feelings of depression and thoughts of self-harm) persist or worsen, seeking immediate help from a mental health professional is essential. Balancing holistic interventions with conventional care when necessary is important for comprehensive well-being.

The symptoms you’re experiencing suggest an imbalance of the Vata and Pitta doshas, which need to be addressed both through dietary modifications and lifestyle practices. Firstly, it’s important to continue eating light, easily digestible foods. While khichdi is good, you might want to add boiled vegetables that are gentle on your stomach, like zucchini and squash. Try to avoid foods that can irritate the stomach lining like spicy, acidic, and fried foods, as these aggravate Pitta and increase the fire element.

To soothe the antral gastritis, start your day by drinking warm cumin-coriander-fennel tea to pacify Pitta and improve digestion. Boil a teaspoon each of these seeds in water for 10 minutes, strain, and sip throughout the day. For Vata, a regular meal schedule is key; eat smaller, frequent meals to prevent stomach pain from an empty stomach.

In terms of lifestyle, incorporating stress management practices is essential. Consider integrating pranayama, specifically alternate nostril breathing, to balance Vata and Pitta—aim for about 10 minutes daily. Gentle yoga, emphasizing forward bends and twists, can help regulate digestion and offer calming effects. As stress seems to trigger bathroom urgency, addressing stress is crucial for both IBS and gastritis.

Triphala at night in a small dose could aid in smoother bowel movements without causing aggravation. However, use it cautiously to avoid dependency. If despite these measures, symptoms persist or your mental health worsens, seeking help from a mental health professional is advised. This could support the gut-brain axis imbalance you mention. While Ayurveda offers many tools, collaboration with allopathic care is sometimes necessary for severe cases.