How to gain weight and reduce gastric" - #26543
I had excess gas and belching issue and did endoscopy 5 years before and had parasites in intestine still now my digestion is bad and have constipation issue and gas is formed in my body that it pains and continuous belching and i feel there is no absorption of nutrients as everything comes out while pooping
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Avoid spicy, oily and processed food. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Regular use of buttermilk. Sy.Gason 15ml twice after meal Tab.Yashtimadhu 2-0-2 Tab.Guduchi 2-0-2
Don’t worry, Start taking,
1.Syrup livomyn 2 tsf b.d. with lukewarm water. 2.Shankh vati 1-1-1 3.Aarogyavardhini vati 1-1-1
**for constipation,you can take PANCHSAKAR CHOORNA 1TSF AFTER HAVING MEAL TWICE IN A WITH LUKEWARM WATER. follow up after 15 days.
hello chikoo,
Thank you for sharing this in detail. I can completely understand how frustrating and draining this must feel, especially when symptoms like gas, bloating, and belching affect your daily comfort, energy, and confidence. What you’re experiencing is very much rooted in what we call in Ayurveda “Mandagni” (weak digestive fire) and “Ama” (undigested toxic waste), most likely due to the long-standing parasitic infection, incomplete cleansing, and unhealed gut lining. When digestion is weak for a long time, the gut becomes inflamed and unable to absorb nutrients properly, leading to symptoms like: Frequent belching and abdominal gas Constipation and feeling of incomplete evacuation Bloating and abdominal discomfort Nutrient depletion signs like fatigue, weakness, poor immunity This suggests that your gut ecosystem (Agni + gut flora) is disturbed and needs a structured reset.
Your digestion is like a fire that has been smothered by smoke (Ama and parasites). Even if you eat good food, it doesn’t get processed properly. The undigested part ferments, causing gas, bloating, and belching. Over time, this weakens absorption and the gut lining, leading to nutrient loss and imbalance in Vata and Pachaka Pitta.
Treatment Plan:
1. Ama Pachana – To detox and improve digestive fire (5 days) Start here, even if you’re eating light. Hingwashtaka Churna – ½ tsp with warm water after meals, twice daily Vidangarishta – 15 ml with equal warm water, twice daily after meals (anti-parasitic and improves digestion) Warm water sip every 1–2 hours during the day Take light meals: warm rice gruel (yavagu), moong dal soup, boiled vegetables with ajwain, jeera.
2. Internal Medicines (after 5 days) Triphala Churna – 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water (helps gentle detox and relieves constipation) Kutajghan Vati – 2 tablets twice daily after food (strengthens intestine, reduces fermentation) Agnitundi Vati – 1 tab before meals, twice daily (stimulates digestion, reduces Vata) Shankha Vati – 1 tab after meals, twice daily (for gas and acidity)
3. Diet & Lifestyle Tips Avoid curd, cold water, fried food, and leftovers Eat only when hungry, and avoid overeating Don’t lie down immediately after meals Chew food properly, eat calmly Avoid long gaps between meals Use hing, ajwain, jeera, ginger in cooking
Investigations (if not done in past 6 months): Stool Routine and Ova/Cyst test (for re-infection) Vitamin B12, D3 CBC (to check for hidden inflammation or anemia) CRP (if chronic gut inflammation suspected)
You’re not alone in this. With consistent Ayurvedic care, your gut can be healed step-by-step, your digestion can be re-ignited, and your body can start absorbing and retaining nourishment again. You’ll start to feel more energetic, clearer, and balanced.
Warm regards, Dr. Karthika
Take tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water Chyavanprash 2tsp in the morning before breakfast with milk Shatavari granules 2tsp in the morning before breakfast with milk Triphala tablet 0-0-2 at bedtime with water
CHYWANPRASH- 1 tsp daily Take ghee daily in diet cow ghee is preferable Eat all kinds of nuts daily Avipattikara churna- 1/2 tsp with water bed meals
Thank you for explaining your condition in detail. Your history of intestinal parasites, persistent gas, belching, constipation, and feeling of poor nutrient absorption indicates chronic ama accumulation, grahani dosha (weak gut function), and malabsorption. The treatment will aim to clear parasites, strengthen digestion, and improve absorption.
Recommended Investigations
1. Stool routine & culture – to check for parasites or infection
2. CBC & ESR – to rule out infection and check for anemia
3. Vitamin B12, D3, and Iron profile – to assess deficiencies
4. Abdominal ultrasound – to check any structural issues in GI tract
Internal Medicine
1.Vidanga churna – 3 g with warm water morning and night for 7 days (anti-parasitic)
2.Hingvashtaka churna – 1 g with first bite of food twice daily (reduces gas)
3.Avipattikara churna – 3 g with warm water at bedtime (relieves constipation)
4.Kutajghan vati – 2 tablets twice daily after meals (improves gut tone)
5.Pippalyasava – 20 ml with equal water twice daily after meals (boosts agni & absorption)
Diet & Lifestyle Tips
Avoid
Cold, stale, fermented, and heavy foods
Excess dairy and refined flour products
Include
Warm jeera–ajwain water through the day
Freshly cooked light meals with ginger, cumin, and turmeric
Papaya, pomegranate, bottle gourd, ridge gourd
10–15 soaked black raisins daily
Lifestyle
Eat at regular timings, avoid overeating
Walk 15–20 min after meals
Practice Pawanmuktasana and Vajrasana for digestion
May your digestion strengthen, gas reduce, and nutrient absorption improve naturally. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for follow-up or further guidance.
With kind regards, Dr. Sumi
HELLO CHIKOO,
You’re experiencing digestive distress- which includes -excessive gas and vloating -frequent belching -constipation -feeling like nutrients are not absorbed properly -inability to gain weight -past intestinal parasite infection (still possibly present)
In Ayurveda, these symptoms indicate -weak digestive fire (mandagni)= your body isn’t digesting food completely. so, undigested food ferments inside your gut, creating gas, toxins (ama) and nutrient malabsorption. -Vata imbalance= vata is the dosha that governs movement (including bowel movement, gas). when out of balance, it causes dryness, constipation, and weight loss. -Pitta disturbance = pitta is the fire element. Excess belching, burning, and irritation reflect aggravated pitta. -Parrasites (krimi)= these can survive in weak digestion and steal nutrients, further weakening your system.
GOALS OF TREATMENT -destroy parasites -remove toxins -restore digestive fire -correct bowel movement -enhance nutrient absorption -promote healthy weight gain -strengthen gut lining
INTERNAL TREATMENT
1) PARASITE MANAGEMENT (DURATION 15 DAYS)
-VIDANGA CHURNA= 2 gm with warm water on empty stomach =anti parasitic , kills intestinal worms
-KRIMIMIDGAR RAS= 1 tab twice daily after meals =broad spectrum parasite eliminator
-TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water =cleanse colon, remove dead parasites
2) DIGESTIVE FIRE STIMULATION (AFTER 15 DAYS START THIS FOR 2 MONTHS)
-HINGWASTAKA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water or ghee before meals =relieves gas, bloating, enhances digestion
-CHITRAKADI VATI= 1 tab before meals =rekindles digestive fire, digest toxins
-PIPPALYASAVA= 15ml with equal water after meals =tonic for digestion and nutrient assimilation
3) CONSTIPATION MANAGEMENT (AS REQUIRED)
-CASTOR OIL= 1 tsp with warm milk at night =powderful vata pacifier and gut cleanser (use once in a week)
-COW’S GHEE= 2 tsp with warm water / milk =lubricates intestines, pacifies vata
4)NOURISHMENT AND WEIGHT GAIN(start after digestion improves= for 2-3 months)
-ASHWAGANDHA + SHATAVARI CHURNA= 1 tsp each with warm milk twice daily in morning and night =imcreases strength, muscle, immunity
-DRAKSHARISHTA= 15ml after meals with warm water =appetite booster, weight builder
-CHYAWANPRASHA= 1 tsp in morning empty stomach =immunity booster
EXTERNAL THERAPIES
1) OIL MASSAGE= warm sesame oil massage before bath, 3-4 times a week =reduces vata, strengthens tissues
2) NABHI LEPA= apply hing paste (asafoetida + warm water) around navel =relieves bloating, gas
3)STEAM= mild sweating after oil massage =improves circulation, removes toxins
LIFESTYLE CHANGES -Eat on time= regular meals are crucial to balance digestion -Do not suppress natural urges= like urge to pass gas or stool -Avoid late nights= vata increases at night -Avoid overuse of mobile/Tv during meals -Chew food thoroughly= digestion starts in the mouth
EAT MORE OF -warm, softly, oily foods= like moong dal khichdi, rice, soups -cow’s ghee= 2 tsp daily strengthen digestion, nourishes tissues -boiled or lightly steamed vegetables -sweet ripe fruits= banana, chikoo, mango, papaya -spices= ajwain, jeera, saunf, hing- all help reduce gas -buttermilk-after meals with roasted jeera
AVOID -raw vegetables/salads hard to digest -cold water, refrigerated food -fermented / spicy/ oily food -pulses like chana, rajma (gas-forming) - tea, coffee in excess -white sugar, refined flour
YOGA ASANA(daily, empty stomach) -Pawanmuktasana= releases gas -Trikonasana= aids digestion -Bhujangasana= strengthens abdomen -Vajrasana(after meals)= improves digestion
PRANAYAM -Anulom Vilom= balances vata pitta -Sheetali= cools pitta -Kapalbhati= improves metabolism
HOME REMEDIES 1)Ajwain+kala namak powder= 1/2 tsp after meals for gas 2)1 tsp ghee + pinch of black pepper in warm milk at night for constipation 3)Roasted fennel (saunf) seeds= chew after meals 4) Fenugreek (methi) seeds soaked overnight= eat on empty stomach (mild antiparasitic)
INVESTIGATION RECOMMENDED To rule out underlying causes and monitor progress -Stool test(ova and parasites, 3 samples)= confirm if parasites still exist -CBC= check for anemia or infection -Serum albumin and total protein= assess nutrient absorption -Vitamin B12 and D levels= commonly deficient in poor absorption -USG abdomen= rule out liver/spleen/gut pathology
Your symptoms point to chronic poor digestion and possibly parasites affecting your ability to absorb nutrients and gain weight. Ayurveda doesn’t just treat symptoms- it treats the root cause by -resetting your digestion -removing parasites and toxins -supporting bowel function -nourishing your body with wholesome diet, medications and routine
Stick to the protocol for 3-6 months with consistency
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
1) Agnimukha churna-2gm Hingvadi churna-2gm Before food 2 times with Hot water
2) Chitrakadi vati-500mg Before food 3 times Hot water
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.
Chew food carefully and completely.
Allow enough time for meals.
A calm environment and rest may help relieve stress-related indigestion.
Regular exercise. Apathya
Avoid heavy, cold, too much oily food.
Avoid drinking of water just before meal.
Avoid day sleeping after meal.
Avoid heavy meals at night time.
Don’t take anything in between meals except liquids.
Suppression of the natural urges.
Excessive or scanty and also taken too early or too late.
Avoid anxiety, worry, anger, etc.
Avoid excitement or exercise right after a meal.
Avoid arguments during meals.
DNT PANIK CHIKOO JI… PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.YOU CAN EAISLY CURED…
DIVYA SARWAKALP KWATH=100GM DIVYA MULETHI KWATH=100GM…MIX ALL AND TAKE 1 TAP BOIL 200ML OF WATER TILL REDUCES 100ML SYRAIN AND TAKE EMPTY STOMACH TWICE DAILY…
DIVYA LIVOGRIT VITAL=2-2 TAB BEFORE MEAL TWICE DAILY
DIVYA UDRAMIRIT VATI DIVYA CHITAKADI VATI=2-2 TAB AFTER MEAL TWICE DAILY
AVOID JUNK/SPICY/ PROCESSED FOOD
Do REGULAR YOGA AND PRANAYAM=KAPALBHATI/VAZRASANA/ANULOMAVILOM…10 MIN EACH…
CONSULT WITH IN 1 MONTH
Rx alserx 1-0-1 Avipattikar powder 1/2 tsf with leukworm water at night
avoid spicy and oily food practice Bhramari pranayama regularly you will difinitely get some benifit
Hi chikoo this is Dr Vinayak as considering your problem…no need to worry. *Just follow proper diet and sleep pattern * Completely avoid non veg and out side food * Always eat warm and freshly prepared food… *Drink some warm water before sleep
Rx- Avipattikar churna 1tsp twice before food T- Anuloma ds 0-0-1 only in night Abhayaarista 1tsp twice after food Follow this you definitely get relief Thank you
To address your digestive concerns and gain weight safely, we should focus on balancing your digestive fire, or agni, and eliminating any possible ama (toxins) from your digestive tract. First, consider your meal timings and dietary habits. Eat meals at the same time every day, and avoid overeating. Try smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion. A few dietary tips could be helpful like incorporating warm, cooked foods that are easy to digest—such as khichadi or lightly spiced soups.
Including spices like cumin, coriander, and fennel while cooking could aid digestion and reduce gas formation. Ginger tea is beneficial too; it can enhance digestion and relieve bloating. You might want to take a cup of ginger tea in the morning or after meals. According to Ayurvedic principles, maintaining a gap of at least 2-3 hours between dinner and bedtime is also wise, as it allows the body enough time to process food.
Triphala churna, taken before bed, may help with constipation and improve nutrient absorption. You might mix a teaspoon of Triphala powder with warm water and consume it nightly. In addition, focusing on stress reduction through yoga and pranayama can benefit your overall digestion. Practicing deep breathing or meditation regularly can also help manage digestive issues linked to stress.
For absorption issues, including healthy fats like ghee in your diet; ghee is believed to nourish dhatus (tissues) and support weight gain. Avoid heavy-to-digest and fried foods which could worsen your symptoms. Instead, lean on lighter, easily assimilable foods.
Lastly, despite following these recommendations, if your symptoms persist or intensify, it is essential to consult with a healthcare professional to rule out underlying conditions that may require different interventions.
The persistence of digestive issues, especially with your history of intestinal parasites, suggests an imbalance that could be affecting your agni, or digestive fire. This, in turn, is likely impacting the balance of your doshas and the efficient absorption and utilization of nutrients by the sapta dhatus. First, addressing the root cause: a lingering ama (toxins due to undigested food) could be a culprit, impacting both your metabolism and overall digestion. Here are some tailored Siddha-Ayurvedic approaches:
1. Trikatu Churna: Take half a teaspoon mixed with warm water before meals. This combination of black pepper, ginger, and long pepper helps stimulate agni and improve digestion.
2. Triphala: Consuming half a teaspoon with warm water at bedtime can regulate bowel movements, alleviating constipation and supporting detoxification processes.
3. Include ginger and ajwain in your daily diet. Chew fresh ginger slices with a pinch of rock salt before meals. Ajwain water, prepared by boiling one teaspoon of ajwain seeds in water, helps reduce gas.
4. Avoid foods that worsen gas, such as beans, cabbage, and carbonated drinks. Instead, favor healthy fats, such as ghee, that nourish tissues and aid in absorption.
5. Ayurvedic Purgation (Virechana): Consider a guided purgation therapy under an Ayurvedic practitioner’s supervision. It can be beneficial in clearing ama and resetting metabolic functions.
6. Daily yoga or pranayama can also help alleviate stress, which sometimes compounds digestive issues. Asanas like Pavanamuktasana (Wind Relieving Pose) promote better digestion.
7. Stay hydrated but avoid excessive cold water intake, as it dampens agni.
Persistent or severe symptoms, like pain or excessive nutrient loss, warrant immediate consultation with both a healthcare provider and a skilled Ayurvedic practitioner. This ensures no serious issues are overlooked and allows for a holistic approach toward recovery.
Hello Chikoo, Thanks for explaining your problem clearly and in detail. Your problem might be due to these reasons - 1.Poor absorption of nutrients 2. Mandagni i.e. low digestive fire 3. Aam .ie. undigested food that accumulate as toxin 4. Chronic constipation due to vigyan apaan vayu, parasite,vigun pachak pitta 5. Vit B deficiency can also be a reason behind malabsorption. Treatment - 1. Chitrakadi vati 1-0-1 before food 2. Vidangasava - 3 tsp with equal amount of water twice a day after meal As your body is unable to absorb properly, therefore I’m prescribing minimal medication for now. Continue these medicines for 15 days and share your improvement then we can plan accordingly. Diet- 1. Eat easily digestible and light food like moong dal, bottle guard, coconut water 2. Avoid dryfruits, fruit juices for sometime 3. Drink ajwain water . 4. Stop eating maida ,fast food,bread Yoga- Halasan,mandooksana, kapalbhati Follow these and you will definitely get relief. Don’t hesitate to reach out for any further query Regards, Dr.Anupriya
HELLO CHIKOO
1) CORRECT AGNI (digestive fire) -poor absorption means your agni is weak and ama (toxins) is blocking nutrient absorption
-TRIKATU CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm water before meals twice daily
-AJWAIN + BLACK SALT= chew 1 tsp after meals for gas relief
2) REMOVE PRASATITE AND AMA
-VIDANGA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm water early morning for 15 days
-NEEM CAPSULES= 1 cap twice daily with warm water after meals =mild anti inflammatory and anti paratisic
3) IMPROVE GUT HEATH
-Buttermilk with cumin powder= daily after lunch
-Ghee= 2 tsp on hot rice or warm food to lubricate intestines and help absorption
-HARITAKI POWDER (mild laxative)= 1/2 tsp at bedtime with warm water to relieve constipation
4) GAIN WEIGHT THE RIGHT WAY
-ASHWAGANDHA POWDER= 1 tsp with warm milk at night, with pinch of cardamom
-Dates + almond paste= soak overnight , blend, drink in the morning for energy and nutrition
-Include mung dal khichdi, boiled vegetables, and light soups until digestion improves, then gradually and heavier foods
5) LIFESTYLE AND FOOD RULES -eat fresh, warm, easily digestible meals at regular times -avoid cold drinks, raw salads (for now), and excess beans until gas settles -do vajrasana after meals for 5 minutes -gentle yoga= pawanmuktasana, apanasana, for gas relief
If your constipation is severe or parasite symptoms persist, a short panchakarma virechana + basti under an expert doctor can reset digestion deeply
THANK YOU
DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA

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