Dear Mousomi Banerjee
Your MCH (32.2 pg/cell) and MCHC (35.3 g/dL) are within normal range, and conjugated bilirubin (0.30 mg/dL) is also normal. However, your symptoms — body aches, nausea, and low appetite — indicate possible Vata‑Kapha aggravation with mandagni (low digestive fire), leading to ama (toxins) in the system. The approach will focus on agni deepana (rekindling digestive fire), ama pachana (removing toxins), and balya (restoring energy).
Internal Medicine (15 days)
1. Trikatu churna – 1 g with warm water 15 min before meals, twice daily. 2. Hingvashtaka churna – pinch with first bite of meals. 3. Guduchi kwatha – 15 ml + 30 ml warm water twice daily before food. 4. Ashwagandha churna – 3 g with warm milk at bedtime (for strength & muscle recovery).
Home Remedies
1.Sip jeera–ajwain–saunf water warm throughout the day. 2.Take fresh ginger + lemon juice before meals to stimulate appetite. 3.Moong dal khichdi with black pepper and ghee — easy to digest and nourishing.
Diet & Lifestyle Advice
Avoid:
1.Cold drinks, heavy oily/fried food, sour curd, refined sugar. 2.Skipping meals or long fasting.
Include:
1.Warm, freshly cooked meals in small portions. 2.Pomegranate, apple, ripe banana for gentle energy boost. 3.Cow’s ghee in moderation for lubrication of joints and muscles.
Daily Routine:
1.Gentle stretching or slow walk for 10–15 min to improve circulation. 2.Early sleep (before 10:30 pm) to help body repair.
Follow‑up: If nausea and low appetite persist beyond 10 days, or if you develop fever, yellowing of eyes/skin, or severe weakness, further tests for viral infections, liver function, and thyroid may be necessary.
May your digestion rekindle, body aches resolve, and natural appetite & energy return soon. Please feel free to connect for follow‑up or adjustment in treatment.
With kind regards, Dr. Sumi
“My body temperature is always high. In summer, my body gets excessively hot, and I sometimes experience headaches. I also hear cracking or popping sounds from my joints.”
Your symptoms can happen when your body’s heat regulation is off and your joints are not well lubricated.
Feeling hot & headaches in summer → Often due to an overactive metabolism, heat intolerance, dehydration, or excess spicy/oily food.
Cracking or popping joints → Usually from dryness in the joints, reduced cartilage cushioning, or lack of proper hydration and minerals.
Both issues can also be worsened by stress, lack of cooling foods, and not drinking enough water.
It’s generally a mix of too much internal heat and dryness in the body.
With the current symptoms you’re experiencing – body aches, nausea, and decreased appetite – and the blood test results, it’s important to address both immediate symptoms and underlying imbalances.
Your MCH is within normal range, while the MCHC is slightly elevated. These can occasionally indicate a potential for anemia, especially if you also experiencing fatigue, which could relate to your nausea and body aches. However, given these lab values, it’s not conclusively pointing towards a specific anemia type. The conjugated bilirubin level is within normal limits, suggesting your liver function is likely fine in this context.
From an Ayurvedic standpoint, body aches and nausea can relate to an imbalance in Vata and Pitta doshas. Focus on calming and balancing these doshas, as they can aggrevate symptoms like these.
Dietary recommendations involve small, frequent meals that are easy on the stomach. Incorporate foods that are warm, soothing, and simple to digest such as well-cooked rice or oatmeal, paired with a little ghee. Sip on warm, herbal teas made from ginger or fennel to help with nausea and to stabilize your appetite. Avoid cold, raw, spicy, and overly fatty foods as they can exacerbate nausea and veight imbalances.
Pay attention to your hydration levels, since both nausea and reduced food intake can cause dehydration. Aim for small sips of room temperature water throughout the day rather than large gulps at once.
Practicing yoga or gentle stretches can help relieve body aches and improve circulation. Ensure a consistent sleep schedule to support recovery. Gentle daily walks in fresh air can also be beneficial.
If symptoms are persisting despite these interventions, or if you notice increased fatigue or other concerns, consult a healthcare provider for further evaluation. In Ayurveda, listening to your body’s needs and making adjustments can often clear many of these discomforts over time.
