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Gastrointestinal Disorders
Question #26493
101 days ago
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GI disorder in young adult exacerbated since age 16 - #26493

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My 24 year old daughter had severe colic during infancy possibly related to ventouse/assissted delivery and having severe IBS symptoms exacerbated since age 16. Diarrhoea every morning if not constipation. Gas / bloating after meals, gets lightheaded if walking after meals. Very underweight

Age: 24
Chronic illnesses: None
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HELLO DEAR,

Your daughter has had digestive issues since infancy , and they have worsened since adolescence. These include -alternating diarrhoea and constipation -feeling lightheaded after meals -gas, bloating, and discomfort after eating -difficulty gaining weight or remaining underweight -possibly stress-sensitive gut symptoms (Like IBS)

WHY IS THIS HAPPENING? Ayurveda sees this not as a disease of just the stomach, but of body-mind balance- especially of the vata and Pitta doshas

Digestive fie is disturbed -the digestive fire has become irregular or weak -sometimes it is too strong (leading to diarrhoea) or too low (leading to constipation) -this leads to Ama- undigested food/toxins accumulating in the gut

VATA IMBALANCE -gas, bloating, constipation, underweight, and lightheadedness are signs of high vata -vata controls movement, nerves, elimination- and when out of balance, causes irregular bowel movements and weakness

PITTA AGGRAVATION -diarrhea, burning or food intolerance point to high Pitta, which controls digestion, heat and metabolism

OVERALL, THIS IS A CASE OF -vata-pitta dushti with agni mandya (digestive weakness) and Ama formation, possibly grahani (IBS- like disorder)

TREATMENT GOALS -strengthen digestive fire -remove gut toxins -balance vata and pitta -nourish tissues -calm mind

INTERNAL TREATMENT

A) FOR IMPROVING DIGESTION AND REDUCING GAS

-HINGWASTAKA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm water before meals for 8 weeks =improves digestion, reduces gas and bloating

-TRIKATU CHURNA= 250 mg with honey after meals for 4 weeks =stimulates digestive system, reduces toxin

-JEERAKARISHTA= 20 ml with equal water after meals for 4 weeks =reduces bloating, regulates gut

B) FOR CONSTIPATION -TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime =gentle laxative, clears toxins

C) FOR DIARRHEA EPISODES(WHEN NEEDED) -KUTAJARISHTA= 20ml with water twice daily during actute phase =stops diarrhea, heals intestines

D) FOR REBUILDING STRENGTH AND NOURISHMENT -DRAKSHARISHTA= 20 ml twice daily after meals for 8 weeks =improves appetite and weight gain

EXTERNAL TREATMENT

1) OIL MASSAGE= WARM SESAME OIL =balances vata, strengthen the nervous system helps digestion followed by hot water shower

LIFESTYLE CHANGES These are just as important as medicines

DO -stick to regular routine (wake/sleep/eat at same times) -eat slowly, chew well, in a calm environment -rest briefly after meals (10-15 min sitting quietly) -use warm water throughout the day -practice self oil massage 3-4 times a week -maintain low stress- the gut is very sensitive to emotions

AVOID -cold, dry, leftover or raw foods -skipping meals or eating late -excessive screen time, especially while eating -overthinking, irregular sleep, or erratic habits -overuse of painkillers, antibiotics, or antacids

AVOID THESE FOODS -cold drinks, ice cream, raw salads -fermented foods- bread, cheese curd at night -legumes like rajma, chana, unless well cooked -too much spicy, fried, or sour foods -caffeine, carbonated drinks

INCLUDE -warm, freshly cooked foods -khichdi (rice+moong dal+ghee+cumin)- gentle , nourishing -steamed or sautéed vegetables with spices like cumin, fennel -stewed apple or pear in the morning great for digestion -sooups= carrot, pumpkin, ash gourd, spinach with milk spices -warm herbal teas- cumin, coriander, fennel or ginger

YOGA ASANA -pawanmuktasana= relieves gas -vajrasana= sit after meals for 10 min -marjariasana= improves gut motility -paschimottanasana= tones intestines -setu bandhasana= improves digestion

PRANAYAM -Anulom Vilom= balances vata pitta -bhramari= calms mind and vagus nerve -sheetali= if pitta is high Practice on empty stomach

HOME REMEDIES

1) CUMIN-CORIANDER-FENNEL TEA= boil 1 tsp each in 2 cups water-> simmer 10 min-> sip warm

2) AJWAIN with black salt after meals- aids digestion

3) GINGER WITH LEMON AND HONEY (if no diarrhea)= improves appetite

4) BUTTERMILK (diluted curd) with cumin and mint- only at lunch time

5) Stewed apple with ghee and cardamom in the morning- soothes gut

Your daughters condition is manageable often reversible with consistent Ayurvedic care and lifestyle change. Modern medicine offers symptomatic relief, but Ayurveda works at the root -bu rebuilding digestion -removing toxins -balancing body and mind and -nourishing the body for long term health

DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

WISHING A SPEEDY RECOVERY

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Don’t worry your problem will be solved Rx Bilvadi powder 1/2 tsf with leukworm water before food Arogyavardhini vati 1-0-1 Kutaj ghan vati 1-0-1

Avoid spicy and junk food

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Do not worry healing takes time but with the right support it’s possible

But before advising any medicine I want to know about her recent blood investigation lik CBC VIT B12 , D TSH HBA1c

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Don’t worry, First of all avoid excessive spicy ,sour,salty food ,oily and fried food,guru ahar(heavy to digest)etc.

And start taking these medications, 1.Kutajghanvati 1-1-1 If she has loose stool 2.Bilwa powder 1tsf with buttermilk twice in a day. 3.Grahnikapat ras1-0-1 **Daily drink a glass of buttermilk +Roasted cumin powder thrice or 4 times in a day. Follow up after 15 days. TAKE CARE 🙂

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Hi cs this is Dr Vinayak as considering your problem…no need to worry as she is having different issues since childhood it may take some time get cure * Maintain her diet properly *Avoid non veg and outside food

Rx -T Anuloma ds 0-0-1 only night *Abhayaarista 1tsp twice after food * Avipattikar churna 1tsp before food with warm water *Narasimha rasayana 1tsp with milk early morning empty stomach… Every thing will be fine… Thank you

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Hello

Definitely IBS can be healed but it will take a little longer time as it should be healed from inside till that the little of restriction in food and in lifestyle is must needed

Avoid spicy sour food processor carbonate juices coffee tea, oil fried item, redmeat , junk foods bakery items should be avoided

Avoid raw vegetables.

Take good amount of fresh buttermilk especially before food Try to take a pomegranate everyday only half of the pomegranate is enough.

1) dadimavleha syrup 5ml-5ml-5ml with 5ml water before food 2) stop IBS 1-0-1 after food

The changes can be seen within 10 days

Thank you Dr Nikitha

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1) jatiphaladi vati 500 mg 30 min before food with ghee 2) Bhunimbadi churna-3gm

2) Sutashekhara rasa-250mg Rasaparpati-250mg Kutaja tvak churna-1 gm -2 after eating half food 3 times a day with tandulodaka

3) Manasamrita vataka-2 tab 2 times a day after food 4) Mustakarishtha after food with water 3 times a day

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.

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IBS is very much curable in ayurveda.so you don’t worry, but medications and diet is very much required, to cure Take Kutajarist 10 ml twice daily after food with water Tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water Ashwagandha tablet 0-0-1 after food with water Avoid processed fatty fast foods. Avoid nonveg diet. Avoid wheat and wheat products Avoid milk,but should take buttermilk with pinch of asafoetida black salt and roasted jeera powder after lunch daily. Follow up after 21 days.

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hello CS namaste ,

Thank you for sharing this clearly and with concern. Based on your description, your daughter is suffering from a long-standing, chronic form of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) with gut-brain axis hypersensitivity, possibly rooted in early Vata imbalance due to assisted delivery (ventouse) and infantile colic.

The current symptoms alternating loose stool and constipation, post-meal bloating, gas, lightheadedness on walking, and low weight point towards:

Mandagni (weak digestive fire) Vishama Vata (irregular bowel movements, nervous system sensitivity) Chronic Apana Vata imbalance (governs digestion, elimination, and nourishment) Nutrient malabsorption leading to poor weight gain and energy drop.

Her digestion is weak and too sensitive. Whenever she eats, instead of feeling energy, her gut gets confused either it pushes food too fast (diarrhoea) or holds it too long (constipation). Because the nerves around digestion are also oversensitive, she feels bloated, heavy, or dizzy after eating. Her body isn’t absorbing the full nutrition from food, leading to underweight and tiredness.

Investigations (if not done recently): CBC, ESR Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12 Serum albumin & total protein (check nutrition levels) TSH (thyroid function) Stool routine + Calprotectin (to rule out IBD) Hydrogen breath test (for SIBO) – optional

Treatment Plan

1. Ama Pachana (First 5 Days) To remove built-up toxins and rekindle digestion: Shunthi Churna (dry ginger powder) – ¼ tsp with warm water, before meals, twice daily Bilwadi Churna – ½ tsp after meals with warm water, twice daily Light diet: moong dal soup, cooked rice, pomegranate, cumin–ajwain water

2. Internal Medicines (From Day 6 onwards) Focus on gut lining repair, bowel regulation, and nourishment: Kutajghan Vati – 2 tabs after meals (for loose stools and bowel balance) Dadimashtaka Churna – ½ tsp with honey after meals (helps digestion and builds strength) Sutshekhar Ras (Plain) – 1 tab twice daily after food (for bloating and acidity) Ashwagandhadi Lehyam – 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water (to gain weight, reduce anxiety)

3. Lifestyle and Diet Guidelines Small frequent meals – every 3–4 hours Avoid raw vegetables, milk, fried and packaged food Eat slowly, chew well, no walking after meals Cumin–ajwain–fennel tea after meals helps bloating Warm oil massage (Abhyanga) with Bala Ashwagandha Taila once or twice weekly Light evening walk only after 1 hour post meal Daily Nadi Shodhana Pranayama 10 minutes morning and night

Does she have food intolerances (milk, gluten, etc.)? Any emotional triggers like anxiety, stress, or menstrual irregularities? Is her appetite strong, moderate, or poor?

She can improve with consistent, gentle support. No harsh detox or strong medicines are needed. Her system needs balancing, grounding, and nourishment not suppression. You’re right in looking for a root-based approach…

Warm regards, Dr. Karthika

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Addressing your daughter’s GI issues from an Ayurvedic perspective, we’ll aim to balance her digestive system and overall dosha alignment. She might be experiencing a vata imbalance, given symptoms like bloating, gas, alternating diarrhea and constipation, and pronounced weight loss. Our focus will be on soothing vata and stabilizing her digestive fire, or agni.

For her diet, favor warm, cooked foods which are easier to digest to prevent further vata aggravation. Grains like rice and wheat, and root vegetables like sweet potatoes or carrots are grounding. Incorporate gentle spices such as cumin, ginger, and fennel to kindle agni. These spices can be added to meals or taken as a tea post meals to aid digestion.

Encourage regular small meals, spaced 3-4 hours apart to prevent overwhelming her system. Sip warm water through the day; cold beverages can disrupt agni. Eating mindfully, without distractions, will also support digestion.

For lifestyle, establishing a routine with consistent waking, eating, and sleeping times harmonizes vata. Light exercises like yoga or walking can be beneficial, but she should avoid walking immediately after meals to prevent lightheadedness. Instead, advise sitting quietly for 15-20 minutes post meals.

Abhyanga, or oil massage, using warm sesame oil, could help reduce vata and promote relaxation. She might perform this daily before bath. Since underweight is an issue, ensure she indulges in nourishing activities that encourage calmness such as meditation or pranayama.

Her symptoms, though chronic, may benefit from these changes, but due to their persistence and severity professional medical assesesment must not be dismissed. Consult an Ayurvedic physician who can provide tailored treatment, possibly integrating panchakarma therapy, if necessary.

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The symptoms your daughter experiences suggest an imbalance primarily in vata dosha, but there may be involvement of pitta and kapha as well. The key here will be to calm her digestive system and rebalance the doshas. Start by focusing on her diet and daily habits.

She should aim for warm, cooked, easily digestible foods, such as soups, stews, and well-cooked grains like rice and quinoa. Avoid raw foods, cold beverages, caffeinated drinks, and processed foods as these can aggravate vata. Spices like cumin, coriander, and ginger can be helpful to enhance digestion. Encourage her to eat at regular, consistent times to stabilize her digestive rhythm.

Considering her lightheadedness and low weight, try to include grounding foods like sweet potatoes, squash, and healthy fats such as ghee can assist in nourishing the tissues and reducing vata. Small, frequent meals may work better for her rather than large meals. Eating in a calm environment without rushing will also help.

Creating a daily routine of light activities, such as morning walks or simple yoga, can help improve her digestion and circulation, but advise her not to engage in vigorous activities immediately after meals. An herbal tea made from fennel or peppermint post-meal could aid in reducing bloating and gas.

She might benefit from taking a gentle herbal formulation such as triphala before bed to support regular bowel movements. However, any supplements should be approached cautiously, and it’s important to have them supervised by an Ayurvedic practitioner familiar with her full health profile.

For the severity and long-term nature of her condition, ensuring she is monitored by a healthcare professional is necessary. If symptoms persist or worsen, it is crucial to seek medical attention to rule out any serious underlying conditions, which can coincide with IBS-related symptoms.

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HELLO CS,

Patient Information: A 24-year-old woman who has had severe IBS since she was 16 is underweight, has gas, bloating after meals, lightheadedness when walking after eating, and alternates between constipation and diarrhea.

Herbal Therapy: About half an hour before going to bed, take one teaspoon (three to five grams) of triphala powder with warm water. It cleanses the digestive tract and regulates the bowels gently.

Ajwain (carom seeds): To relieve gas and bloating, boil 1 teaspoon of seeds in 1 cup of water, strain, and drink warm after meals. As an alternative, it also helps to chew a few ajwain seeds after meals.

Add 1 to 2 grams of shatavari powder to warm milk or water twice a day. It promotes digestion and nourishes the lining of the stomach.

One-half teaspoon of licorice powder or wice a day with warm water to reduce inflammation in the gut. If blood pressure is elevated, use with caution.

One teaspoon of ashwagandha powder (or 250–500 mg capsule) should be taken once or twice a day, ideally in the morning with warm milk. It enhances strength and digestion while lowering stress.

Dietary Guidelines: Kitchari (rice and mung dal) and cooked vegetables are examples of small, warm, easily digestible meals. Add one teaspoon of ghee every day to help with digestion and lubrication. After meals, ginger tea can help with gas reduction and digestion stimulation. Steer clear of caffeine and alcohol, as well as cold, raw, fried, spicy, and processed foods. Steer clear of heavy meals, particularly at night.

Changes in Lifestyle: Steer clear of cold or iced beverages and sip warm water throughout the day. To balance Vata dosha and soothe the nervous system, do gentle yoga and pranayama every day, paying particular attention to Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing). Keep regular mealtimes, refrain from missing meals or having late dinners, and walk lightly after meals rather than doing vigorous exercise right away.

Extra Advice: If herbal treatments are well tolerated, start with smaller dosages and work your way up. Because of the underweight condition, harsh detox or cleansing methods should be avoided. For pulse diagnosis and individualized treatment, it is imperative to see a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner on a regular basis. Keep an eye out for any negative reactions or herb allergies.

THANK YOU

DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA

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I am an Ayurvedic physician with clinical experience in both integrative setups and more focused specialty roles—which honestly gave me a pretty wide-angle view of how Ayurveda fits into modern patient care. I worked as the Clinic Head at Madhavbaug in Bangalore, where I wasn’t just doing OPD rounds—I was planning full treatment flows, coordinating team work, following up lab trends, and helping ppl navigate chronic issues like diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and early-stage cardiac concerns. That job made me think way more about how Ayurveda can support preventive cardiology, not just wait for something to go wrong. Then came a whole different space—my time as duty doctor at a maternal hospital. It was intense, but super valuable. I worked closely with mothers through their antenatal and postnatal phases, and learned how to weave Ayurvedic support into that space without overloading the system. Like, knowing when to use a herbal decoction vs when just timing a meal better might shift the outcome. There were also moments where I had to adjust protocols based on what was happening in real time—not everything follows the textbook. Across both places, one thing stayed common—I focused hard on root-cause thinking. Not just patching up numbers or covering symptoms. I try to build care that lasts beyond that one consult. Whether it’s tweaking an oil to match a dosha shift, or helping someone actually follow a sleep routine without making them feel guilty for missing it... I believe real care is flexible, but still rooted in the classics. I use Panchakarma selectively—like Virechana or Basti when truly called for—and combine that with solid dietary advice, patient-led journaling, and mind-body awareness. I don't force rigid changes. I work with the patient's rhythm. That way it sticks better. For me, it’s not just about prescribing herbs or quoting sutras. It’s about building trust, helping people reconnect with their bodies, and using Ayurveda in a way that fits their life—not in a way that overwhelms it. That’s the kind of work I’m trying to build, one step at a time.
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Dr. Anjali Sehrawat
I am Dr. Anjali Sehrawat. Graduated BAMS from National College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Barwala (Hisar) in 2023—and right now I'm doing my residency, learning a lot everyday under senior clinicians who’ve been in the field way longer than me. It’s kind of intense but also really grounding. Like, it makes you pause before assuming anything about a patient. During my UG and clinical rotations, I got good hands-on exposure... not just in diagnosing through Ayurvedic nidan but also understanding where and when Allopathic tools (like lab reports or acute interventions) help fill the gap. I really believe that if you *actually* want to heal someone, you gotta see the whole picture—Ayurveda gives you that depth, but you also need to know when modern input is useful, right? I’m more interested in chronic & lifestyle disorders—stuff like metabolic imbalances, stress-linked issues, digestive problems that linger and slowly pull energy down. I don’t rush into giving churnas or kashayams just bcz the texts say so... I try to see what fits the patient’s prakriti, daily habits, emotional pattern etc. It’s not textbook-perfect every time, but that’s where the real skill grows I guess. I do a lot of thinking abt cause vs symptom—sometimes it's not the problem you see that actually needs solving first. What I care about most is making sure the treatment is safe, ethical, practical, and honest. No overpromising, no pushing meds that don’t fit. And I’m always reading or discussing sth—old Samhitas or recent journals, depends what the case demands. My goal really is to build a practice where people feel seen & understood, not just “managed.” That's where healing actually begins, right?
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Dr. Nisha Bisht
I am an Ayurvedic physician with over 10 years of real, everyday experience—both in the clinical side and in managing systems behind the scenes. My journey started at Jiva Ayurveda in Faridabad, where I spent around 3 years juggling in-clinic and telemedicine consultations. That time taught me how different patient care can look when it’s just you, the person’s voice, and classical texts. No fancy setups—just your grasp on nidan and your ability to *listen properly*. Then I moved into a Medical Officer role at Uttaranchal Ayurved College in Dehradun, where I stayed for 7 years. It was more than just outpatient care—I was also involved in academic work, teaching students while continuing to treat patients. That phase really pushed me to re-read things with new eyes. You explain something to students one day and then end up applying it differently the next day on a patient. The loop between theory and practice became sharper there. Right now, I’m working as Deputy Medical Superintendent at Shivalik Hospital (part of the Shivalik Ayurved Institute in Dehradun). It’s a dual role—consulting patients *and* making sure the hospital ops run smooth. I get to ensure that the Ayurvedic care we deliver is both clinically sound and logistically strong. From patient case planning to supporting clinical staff and overseeing treatment quality—I keep an eye on all of it. Across all these years, my focus hasn’t changed much—I still work to blend classical Ayurved with today’s healthcare structure in a way that feels practical, safe and real. I don’t believe in overloading patients or selling “quick detox” ideas. I work on balancing doshas, rebuilding agni, planning proper chikitsa based on the person’s condition and constitution. Whether it’s lifestyle disorders, seasonal issues, chronic cases, or plain unexplained fatigue—I try to reach the cause before anything else. I still believe that Ayurved works best when it’s applied with clarity and humility—not overcomplicated or oversold. That’s the approach I carry into every patient room and every team meeting. It’s a long road, but it’s one I’m fully walking.
5
284 reviews
Dr. Shazia Amreen
I am Dr. Shazia Amreen, an Ayurvedic physcian with a little over 7 years of hands-on experience in clinical practice. I did my MD in Ayurveda from Government Ayurveda Medical College, Bangalore—and honestly, those years helped me go much deeper into the classical texts and the clinical ground. Not just theory... actual healing. Since 2017, I’ve worked closely with a diverse set of patients—from chronic gut problems to skin & hair concerns, musculoskeletal issues, hormonal imbalances, kidney stones, you name it. My core strength really lies in Panchakarma and gastrointestinal healing, where I don’t just jump into detox, but take time to see where the agni is, how deep the ama has gone, and whether the body’s ready to reset. I’m very rooted in classical assessment—looking at dosha imbalance, dhatu state, and prakriti before planning anything. But also, I keep it grounded in modern daily life. What’s the point of a great herbal blend if the person can’t sleep on time or digest their food properly, right? That’s why I focus big on Ahara-Vihara guidance. I don’t just hand over a diet list—I walk people through why those changes matter, and how to make them sustainable. In my practice, I often blend Rasayana chikitsa with basic lifestyle coaching, especially for cases like IBS, PCOS, eczema, migraines, or stress-triggered flareups. Each case is unique, and I don’t believe in repeating the same formula just because it worked for someone else. I also emphasize emotional reset, especially in long-standing chronic cases—sometimes people carry fear, shame, or frustration about their illness. I try to hold space for that too. Whether it’s someone coming in for general detox, a fertility consult, or just confused by their symptoms—I aim to build a plan that makes sense to them. It should feel doable. Balanced. And over time, it should make them feel like they’re coming back home to their own body. That’s the kind of Ayurvedic care I believe in—and try to deliver every single day.
5
3 reviews
Dr. Akshay Negi
I am currently pursuing my MD in Panchakarma, and by now I carry 3 yrs of steady clinical experience. Panchakarma for me is not just detox or some fancy retreat thing — it’s the core of how Ayurveda actually works to reset the system. During my journey I’ve handled patients with arthritis flares, chronic back pain, migraine, digestive troubles, hormonal imbalance, even skin and stress-related disorders... and in almost every case Panchakarma gave space for deeper healing than medicines alone. Working hands-on with procedures like Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya, and Raktamokshana gave me a lot of practical insight. It's not just about performing the therapy, but understanding timing, patient strength, diet before and after, and how their mind-body reacts to cleansing. Some respond quick, others struggle with initial discomfort, and that’s where real patient support matters. I learnt to watch closely, adjust small details, and guide them through the whole process safely. My approach is always patient-centric. I don’t believe in pushing the same package to everyone. I first assess prakriti, agni, mental state, lifestyle, then decide what works best. Sometimes full Panchakarma isn’t even needed — simple modifications, herbs, or limited therapy sessions can bring results. And when full shodhana is required, I plan it in detail with proper purvakarma & aftercare, cause that’s what makes outcomes sustainable. The last few years made me more confident not just in procedures but in the philosophy behind them. Panchakarma isn’t a quick fix — it demands patience, discipline, trust. But when done right, it gives relief that lasts, and that’s why I keep refining how I practice it.
5
74 reviews
Dr. Snehal Tasgaonkar
I am an Ayurvedic physician with around 7 yrs clinical experience, though honestly—feels like I’ve lived double that in patient hours. I studied from a govt. medical college (reputed one) where I got deep into classical Ayurvedic texts n clinical logic. I treat everything from chronic stuff like arthritis, IBS, eczema... to more sudden conditions that just pop up outta nowhere. I try to approach each case by digging into the *why*, not just the *what*. I mean—anyone can treat pain, but if you don’t catch the doshic imbalance or metabolic root, it just comes bak right? I use Nadi Pariksha a lot, but also other classical signs to map prakriti-vikruti, dhatu status n agni condition... you know the drill. I like making people *understand* their own health too. Doesn’t make sense to hand meds without giving them tools to prevent a relapse. My Panchakarma training’s been a core part of my work. I do Abhyanga, Swedana, Basti etc regularly—not just detox but also as restorative therapy. Actually seen cases where patients came in exhausted, foggy... and post-Shodhana, they're just lit up. That part never gets old. Also I always tie diet & lifestyle changes into treatment. It’s non-negotiable for me, bcs long-term balance needs daily changes, not just clinic visits. I like using classical formulations but I stay practical too—if someone's not ready for full-scale protocol, I try building smaller habits. I believe healing’s not just abt treating symptoms—it’s abt helping the body reset, then stay there. I’m constantly refining what I do, trying to blend timeless Ayurvedic theory with real-time practical needs of today’s patients. Doesn’t always go perfect lol, but most times we see real shifts. That’s what keeps me going.
5
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Dr. Prasad Pentakota
I am Dr. P. Prasad, and I’ve been in this field for 20+ years now, working kinda across the board—General Medicine, Neurology, Dermatology, Cardiology—you name it. Didn’t start out thinking I’d end up spanning that wide, but over time, each area sort of pulled me in deeper. And honestly, I like that mix. It lets me look at a patient not just through one lens but a whole system-wide view... makes more sense when treating something that won’t fit neatly in one category. I’ve handled everything from day-to-day stuff like hypertension, diabetes, or skin infections to more serious neuro and cardiac problems. Some cases are quick—diagnose, treat, done. Others take time, repeated check-ins, figuring out what’s really going on beneath those usual symptoms. And that’s where the detail matters. I’m pretty big on thorough diagnosis and patient education—because half the problem is ppl just not knowing what’s happening inside their own body. What’s changed for me over years isn’t just knowledge, it’s how much I lean on listening. If you miss what someone didn’t say, you might also miss their actual illness. And idk, after seeing it play out so many times, I do believe combining updated medical practice with basic empathy really shifts outcomes. Doesn’t have to be complicated... it just has to be consistent. I keep up with research too—new drugs, diagnostics, cross-specialty updates etc., not because it’s trendy, but cuz it’s necessary. Patients come in better read now than ever. You can’t afford to fall behind. The end goal’s the same tho—help them heal right, not just fast. Ethical practice, evidence-based, and sometimes just being there to explain what’s going on. That’s what I stick to.
5
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