My tummy is bloating day by day. how to reduce the bloating - #26451
I am unable to exercise due to severe back pain, due to which my tummy is bloating. I have started the diet veggies and salad but its not helping. please suggest me what to do to stop this bloating without affexting the back pain because since i am dieting my back pain aggravated
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As per ayurveda It’s pravrit season going on so you have to just take only one syp. Abhyaarisht 15ml eith 15ml Lukewarm water twice a day after meal.
Hi Srishti, Back pain worsening with dieting could be due to low calorie or nutrient intake. Bloating from raw veggies or salads is common.
- Lightly steamed vegetables are easier to digest. - You can include boiled eggs, paneer, chicken, fish, moong Dal in your diet.
- You can do some gentle movements to reduce bloating and stiffness like pelvic tilts. Also do pavanamuktasana, vajrasana, cobra pose. If possible dosuryanamaskara every day.
1. Triphala choornam 1 tsp at night with warm water. 2. Dhanwantaram tailam for external application for back pain.
HELLO SRISHTI,
From what you’ve described, your bloating could be due to a combination of dietary changes, aggravated digestion, and aggravated vata dosha
1) WARM WATER THERAPY -sip warm water throughout the day.avoid cold or iced drinks completely -add pinch of ajwain + saunf while boiling
2) DIGESTIVE HERAL TEA (twice daily) after meals, drink -1/4 tsp jeera -1/4 tsp ajwain -1/4 tsp fennel =boil in 1 cup water, reduce to half, sip warm
3) AVOID RAW SALADS (for now) -raw veggies can worsen vata-> more gas and bloating -lightly steam vegetables or have warm soups instead
4) VATA PACIFYING DIET -khichdi (rice+ moong dal with hing, ginger, cumin)- perfect or bloating -buttermilk with roasted jeera powder- improves gut flora -avoid= cabbage, cauliflower, beans, raw onions, fried food
5) WARM OIL MASSAGE -daily warm castor oil massage on back + belly 10 mins -follow with warm compress or bath
6) AYURVEDIC MEDICATIONS
-HINGWASTAKA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm water before meals
-SHANKHA VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals
-TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water to relieve constipation
THANK YOU
DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA
Please avoid raw veggies as it will increase bloating. Avoid cabbage, cauliflower, cruciferous vegetables. Food should be properly cooked and in small portion. 1 pinch of ajwain and Hing in cow’s ghee after meal will improve symptoms Tab. Shankha vati 2-0-2 before meal.
May I know how old are you and currently how much is your weight?? First thing is if you want to lose weight don’t skip meals eat at regular intervals with balanced diet Drink plenty of water coconut water butter milk Do walking Take triphala churna- 1 tsp with warm water at night
Avoid spicy, oily and processed food. Avoid late night dinner. Sy.Gason 15ml twice after meal Tab.Guduchi 2-0-2
Bloating shows weak digestion,so take tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water will improve your digestion Hingvastak churan 1/2tsp. With warm water twice daily after food. Triphala tablet 0-0-1 at bedtime with water Follow up after 15 days. Avoid processed fatty fast street foods.
HELLO SRISHTI,
MAIN COMPLAINTS -severe bloating of the abdomen -back pain, worsening with dieting -inability to exercise, possibly leading to more gas and stiffness -on a raw diet(salads and veggies), but it’s not helping0 in fact worsening.
Your condition seems to be a combination of -Agnimandya (weak digestion) -Vata Pradhan tridosha imbalance, especially vata aggravation -Possibly Apana vata vitiation- causing bloating, gas retention, constipation -Associated dhatukshaya (depletion of tissues) due to undernourishment -back pain may be due to vata affecting asthi dhatu (bones/spine)
TREATMENT GOALS -pacify vata dosha= reduce gas, pain, dryness, instability -strengthen agni(digestive fire)= proper breakdown and assimilation of food -Reduce Ama (toxins)= eliminate undigested food residue causing bloating -Nourish body tissues= rebuild strength and reduce back pain -Improve apana vata flow= support elimination and reduce abdominal distention -Avoid further vata vitiation= prevent worsening of pain and digestive issues
INVESTIGATIONS NEEDED -Ultrasound abdomen= check for gas pockets, ovarian cysts, gallbladder issues, or fibroids -Stool test= rule out infection, parasites -Blood test(CBC, ESR, Vitamin D, B12)= detect deficiencies , inflammation -Lumbosacral spine X-ray= assess spinal degeneration or nerve impingement -Thyroid panel= rule out hypothyroidism, which can cause bloating and fatigue
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) HINGWASTAKA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm water after meals for 4 weeks =reduces bloating, stimulates digestion
2) TRIKATU CHURNA= 1/4 tsp before meals with ghee for 3 weeks =improves agni, reduces ama
3) AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA= 1/2 tsp at bedtime with warm water =regulates pitta, reduces bloating
4) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm water at bedtime =detooxification bowel regulation
5) DASHMOOLA KASHAYA= 20 ml with warm water twice daily for 6 weeks =balances vata, reduces back inflammation
EXTERNAL TREATMENT
1) CASTOR OIL PACK ON ABDOMEN = soak cloth in warm castor oil, place on tummy, cover with hot water bag =reduces bloating and soothes vata
2) APPLY HING PASTE (hing+water) on navel= keep for 10-15 mins =reduce gas
DIET TO BE FOLLOWED
AVOID -raw salads, uncooked vegetables -gas- forming dals= chana, rajma, urad -dry snacks , bread, biscuits -cold water, carbonated drinks -overeating or long fasting
FAVOUR -warm, moist, cooked meals -khichdi (moong dal + rice + ghee + spices like cumin, ginger) -soups= carrot , pumpkin, moong soups with ghee and hing -vegetables= bottle gourd, pumpkin, ash gourd, zucchini- well cooked -spices= cumin, ajwain, hing, ginger, black pepper -buttermilk with roasted cumin ad rock salt improves digestion
HOME REMEDIES
HERBAL TEAS 1) cumin-fennel-coriander tea= 1 tsp each boiled in 2 cups water-> reduce to 1 cup. drink warm twice daily
2) Ajwain+pinch of black salt-> chew post meals
GHEE THERAPY -start day with 1 tsp warm ghee on an empty stomach- if digestion is not too weak -lubricates gut, pacifies vata, improves elimination
WARM LEMON-GINGER-HONEY DRINK -stimulates digestion gently
LIFESTYLE CHANGES -regular meal timings= balance digestive fire, avoid digestive confusion -eat slowly, chew thoroughly= reduces gas production -don’t talk while eating= reduces air swallowing -sit quietly after meals for 5-10 mins= helps apana vata to flow downward -sleep early, rise early= strengthens metabolism and reduces vata -warm water throughout day= improves digestion, flushes ama -avoid excessive mental stress = directly increases vata dosha
YOGA ASANA -pawanmuktasana= with knee support -supta matsyendrasana= aids digestion -balasana=gentle spinal stretch -setu bandhasana=strengthens back
avoid forward bends or strong twists if back pain is severe
PRANAYAM -Anulom Vilom=balances vata and calms nervous system -bhramari= reduces stress -deep diaphragmatic breathing= massages abdominal organs
-Don’t crash diet or fast when vata is high- it worsens both bloating and back pain -Healing your digestion is the first priority. Once your gut stabilises, you’ll feel lighter and more energetic -your condition is reversible with a gentle, consistent, nourishing approach -Strength comes from balance, not from restriction. Let your food be warm, spiced and simple
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Hi srishti … this is Dr.Vinayak, as considering your complaints . I suggest you to go with investigations USG abd and LFT .
Rx Syp -Bhunimbadi kada 10ml -0-10ml With luke warm water half hours before meal Avipattikar choorna 0-0-1tsp with warm water after food T-Liv 52 Ds 1-0-1 Follow this for 15 days
Diet should be easy digestible food , avoid junk , spicy food, take meal 3hrs before sleep . Drink warm water whenever time permits.
Yoga . Mandukasana Pavana muktasana
1) Chitrakadi vati - before food 1-1-1 with warm water
2) hingvashthaka churna 3gm - after eating half food with ghee 3 times aday
3) pippalyadi ghrita -20 ml with warm water 1 hr after food 2 times aday Yoga Therapy:
Asana
Bhujangasana (1 min.)
Dhanurasana (30 sec.)
Pavanamuktasana (2 min.)
Halasana (1min.)
Ardhamatsyendrasana (2 minutes on each side)
Akarna Dhanurasana (1 minute on each side)
Udarasanchalana (3 rounds)
Shalabhasana (3 Rounds)
Makarasana (2 Min.)
Sarwangasana (3 minutes)
Matsyasana (1 minute)
Paschimottasana (1 minute)
Ushtrasana (2 minutes)
Trikonasana (1 minute on each side)
Veerasana (1 minute on each side)
Shavasana (when needed)
Uttanapada Chakrasana 3 rounds
Pranayama
Suryabhedana Pranayama with Kumbhaka for 10 minutes
Bhastrika Pranayama with Kumbhaka for 10 minutes
Diet and Lifestyle
Pathya
Planning of diet is most essential in dyspepsia because the root cause is faulty intake of diet.
Old rice, munga dal, rice gruel, buttermilk, lemon juice, cow’s ghee, fresh ginger, fresh garlic, black salt, cumin seeds.
Light food in moderate quantity.
Take fresh food in warm condition.
Drink warm water or medicated water after the meal, helps in digestion.
Give at least 3 hours of gap between two meals.
Regular exercise.
Apathya
Avoid heavy, cold, too much oily food.
Avid drinking of water just before meal.
Avoid day sleep after meal.
Avoid heavy meals at night time.
Don’t take anything in between except liquids.
Suppression of the natural urges.
Excessive or scanty and also taken too early or too late.
Avoid anxiety, worry, anger, etc.
Hello srishti, Avoid excessive spicy,bitter,astringent food,pea,brinjal, cauliflower etc. Start taking, 1.Syrup livomyn 3 tsf b.d.with Luke warm water. 2.Shankh vati 1-1-1 You’ll definitely get relief 😌 Follow up after 15 days.
Hello
Due to digestion issues may be leading to back pain Avoid spicy sour food, oil fried items, processed foods, carbonate juices, coffee and tea,
Take fresh buttermilk before food especially in afternoon. Try to avoid raw vegetables better to take boiled vegetables.
1) hingwastaka choorna 1/2tsf-0-1/2tsf with first bolus of food 2) triphala choorna 0-0-1/2tsf at bedtime with glass of hot water.
U can feel difference within 3-5days.
Thank you
Hi srishti this is Dr vinayak as concidering your problem … no need to worry maa you just take Rx- T anuloma DS 0-0-1 only night with warm water Abhyarista kashaya 2tsp -0- 2tsp with warm water before food
Hlw Srishti ji,
1.Avipattikar Churna – ¼–½ tsp at night with warm water If your bloating is accompanied by acidity or heaviness after meals
2. Gasex (Himalaya) – 2 tablets after meals, 2x/day Ready-made, gentle on the gut, works well for bloating/gas/cramping
3. Dhanwantharam Gulika – 1 tablet 2x/day with warm water Traditional support for Vata disorders, including bloating and back pain
For Back Pain Without Exercise Try: Mahanarayana oil gentle warm massage on lower back (daily before bath)
Thank you !
The bloating you’re experiencing, especially along with dietary changes and back pain, could be attributed to several factors in Ayurveda, notably a disrupted balance in your Vata dosha. When Vata is aggravated, it can lead to digestive issues like bloating. Let’s focus on addressing this imbalance while being mindful of your back pain and dietary needs.
Firstly, since exercise is challenging, consider incorporating simple, gentle yoga poses that do not strain your back. Poses like Vajrasana (Thunderbolt pose), which can be done post meals for a few minutes, are known in Ayurveda to aid digestion. Ensure any movement is slow and controlled, and ideally guided by a professional.
Looking at your diet, while vegetables and salads are valuable, raw foods can sometimes increase Vata in certain constitutions, leading to bloating. Try lightly steaming your vegetables so they are easier to digest. Also, introduce warming spices like ginger, cumin, fennel and asafoetida (hing) into your meals. These spices not only enhance digestion but also help to reduce gas. A cup of warm, ginger herbal tea post-meal may also help soothe your digestive system.
It’s also crucial to establish a regular eating pattern to stabilize Vata. Consuming meals at the same times daily without skipping can enhance your agni (digestive fire).
For your back pain, an external application of warm Mahanarayana or Sesame oil could be beneficial. Gently massage it onto your back, promoting circulation and warmth, ideally under supervision to avoid complications. Consider consulting a physiotherapist to identify any specific triggers and safe exercises.
If your diet change is aggravating your back pain, it might indicate nutritional deficiencies (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium), your body requires more than just salads. Balanced diet, including whole grains, good fats like ghee, olive oil, and proteins are vital, ensure your diet is nourishing.
Lastly, hydration is key. Sometimes bloating can be associated with inadequate water intake. Warm water sipped throughout the day can remedy this and also aid in digestion.
If these approaches do not provide relief or if symptoms worsen, it’s important to consult a healthcare professional who can offer personalized guidance tailored to your unique health needs.
Bloating can often be linked to poor digestion and imbalanced doshas, commonly vata imbalance especially if back pain is involved. First, pay attention to your eating habits. Eating slowly and chewing thoroughly can ease the digestion process. Though you are focusing on vegetables and salads, raw food might be aggrevating the vata dosha. Consider cooking your vegetables to make them easier on your digestive system. Warm, cooked meals can soothe both bloating and back pain.
Introduce carminative herbs like ajwain (carom seeds) and hing (asafoetida) in your cooking. These are known to help with digestion and reducing bloating. A pinch of hing in your meals or a warm ajwain tea can stimulate digestion. Moreover, fennel (saunf) after meals can further ease your stomach.
Address your hydration, but avoid cold drinks; opt for warm water assists in digestion and pacifying vata. In the morning, have a cup of warm water mixed with lemon and a pinch of salt to awaken and balance agni, the digestive fire.
Given your back pain, consider gentle yoga poses like pawanmuktasana or supta matsyendrasana, which don’t exert your back but can assist in releasing gas and reducing bloating.
Monitor your diet and its effect on agni carefully. If symptoms persist or if there’s a significant aggravation in the back pain, consulting an holistic practitioner or healthcare professional is important. Balancing lifestyle and diet while respecting your body’s needs is critical.

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