Empty stomach acidity and bloating - #27879
As a 28-year-old male residing in Canada, i am experiencing acidity on an empty stomach, occasionally accompanied by brief burning sensations. These symptoms are not consistent. I have been taking prescribed pantoprazole for two months, which provides relief, although its efficacy is sometimes inconsistent.
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Avoid oily, spicy and processed foods. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Tab. Yashtimadhu 2-0-2 Tab. Guduchi 2-0-2
Hello Sunny
I can understand your concern regarding your symptoms.but dont worry we are here to help you out😊
👉Long-term use of antacids like pantoprazole gives temporary relief, but the root cause needs to be corrected.
➡️Q. Why this happens?
Eating late night / irregular meal Excess spicy, sour, oily, or fast food Stress, overthinking, or lack of sleep Long gap between meals
✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT-
✅INTERNAL MEDICATION-
1 Kamdugdha Ras (with mukta) 1-0-1 before food – for burning & Pitta pacification.
2 Acidonil 2-0-2 after food ( balances excess acid)
3. Takaristham 30ml +30ml water after lunch ( reduces bloating)
4 Avipathikar choorna 1 tsp with warm water at bed time
✅DIET MODIFIACTION 👉Eat small, frequent meals; don’t keep stomach empty for long. 👉Prefer lukewarm water instead of chilled water. 👉Avoid excess tea, coffee, sour fruits, pickles, deep-fried foods. 👉Include coriander water, jeera water, pomegranate, lauki (bottle gourd), coconut water.
✅LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION
👉Don’t skip breakfast; have something light within 1 hour of waking. 👉Practice Anulom Vilom pranayama daily (10 mins). 👉Avoid late nights and excess stress.
Please don’t worry, Sunny ji. Acidity and bloating are very common and fully manageable with simple corrections in diet, routine, and Ayurveda medicines.
If you follow these steps consistently for 2–3 months, you will notice much better digestion, reduced acidity, and more energy.
Wish you a good gut health😊
Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
To manage your condition effectively, I recommend the following:
1. Timely meals: Eat at regular intervals in the desired quantity everyday 2. Hydration: Drink Jeera water (cumin seeds boiled) regularly and before meals 3. Dietary changes: Avoid junk food for a certain period. 4. Physical activity: Engage in regular exercises.
Additionally, be aware that long-term use of pantoprazole may lead to:
1.Rebound acid hypersecretion: Increased acid production when stopping the medication. 2.Osteoporosis risk: Potential increased risk of bone thinning and fractures.
DON’T WORRY SUNNY JI,
First of all avoid pittavardhak ahar vihar like excessive spicy, sour, salty food,oily and fried food, sesame seeds etc.
And start taking these medications,
1.sutshekhar rasa 1-0-1 empty stomach. 2.Kamdudha ras moti yukta 1-0-1 3.Avipattikar choorna 1tsf with lukewarm water before having meal twice in a day. 4.Mulethi tab.2-0-2
*Daily drink water of soaked coriander seeds (overnight).
*If you can do KUNJAL KRIYA THEN Do this twice in a week.
Follow up after 45 days…
Take care😊
Kind Regards, DR.ISHA ASHOK BHARDWAJ.
Hello, Medications 1.avipattikar churna 1tsp full with lukewarm water after meals. 2.shankh vati-1-0-1 3.sutshekar ras 1-0-1 4.mulethi churna-1tsp with water after meals
Pathya- have light easily digestible meals, take meals at short gaps like 4hours, have light snacks such as makhana, raisins, peanuts in between meals, add gourds,salads, papaya, nuts, ghee to ur diet.
Apathya- avoid skipping meals, caffeinated products, cold dry foods, oily spicy foods. Do vajrasan after meals for 10 to 15minutes or as possible.
Thankyou.
Ayurvedic perspective on acidity, also known as Amlapitta. In Ayurveda, acidity is often linked to an imbalance of the Pitta dosha, which governs metabolism and digestion. The symptoms you describe, such as burning sensations and acidity on an empty stomach, are classic signs of aggravated Pitta.
Ayurvedic Viewpoint on Acidity (Amlapitta) According to Ayurveda, the stomach and small intestine are the main sites for the Pitta dosha. When there’s an excess of Pitta, the digestive fire (Agni) can become too intense. This can lead to a state of Amlapitta (acidic Pitta), where the digestive acids become excessive and corrosive.
Factors that can aggravate Pitta dosha and lead to Amlapitta include:
Dietary Habits: Consuming spicy, sour, fried, and fermented foods. Irregular eating patterns, skipping meals, and eating when not hungry.
Lifestyle: High-stress levels, insufficient sleep, and a sedentary lifestyle.
Environmental Factors: Exposure to heat or living in a hot climate.
Your symptoms, which flare up on an empty stomach, suggest that the digestive fire is burning in the absence of food, leading to a direct irritation of the stomach lining.
General Ayurvedic Recommendations a holistic approach that includes diet, lifestyle, and herbal remedies. Here are some general principles that are often suggested:
Dietary Adjustments (Ahar): Favor: Sweet, bitter, and astringent tastes. Incorporate foods like sweet fruits (melons, ripe mangoes), vegetables (cucumbers, gourds), and whole grains.
Avoid: Sour foods (citrus fruits, yogurt), spicy foods (chili, cayenne pepper), and fermented foods. Reduce coffee and tea intake.
Timing: Eat meals at regular times and avoid skipping meals, especially breakfast. Don’t eat large meals late at night.
Lifestyle Changes (Vihar):
Manage Stress: Practices like meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises can help cool the mind and body, reducing Pitta.
Routine: Maintain a consistent daily routine (Dinacharya), including waking up and sleeping at regular hours.
Herbal Remedies (Aushadhi):
Cooling Herbs: Herbs that are bitter and cooling in nature are often used to pacify Pitta. Examples include Amalaki (Indian gooseberry), Shatavari, and Yashtimadhu (licorice).
Digestive Support: Herbs that support healthy digestion without aggravating Pitta may also be recommended.
1) tab Kamdugha rasa-250mg- before food with ghee 3 times
2) avipattika churna 3 gm before food with milk 3 times
3) bhunimbadi kashaya 20 ml before food 3 times
Hello, Diet -lifestyle modifications: 1. Have way dinner with salads and soup(a minimum of 2 hours gap between dinner and going to bed) 2. Start your day in the morning with white pumpkin juice/aloe vera juice 3. Let there be a fixed time to go to bed at night,to wake up in the mornings, fixed food timings. 4. Drink 2 liters of boiled warm water a day. 5. Have cumin tea and ajwain tea during the day. 6. Start practicing yogasana-pranayama under learned teacher.
Medicines- 1. Tab ulsant 2----2----2 30 minutes before food with warm water. For 30 days(till all diet -lifestyle modifications are incorporated and you are comfortable with them)
Take care, Kind regards.
Avipattikara churna-1/2 tsp with water before meals Hingoli tablet- 1 tab twice daily Amla juice - 5 ml at morning diluted in lukewarm water Avoid oily spicy non veg foods
Hello. For ur problem u need to avoid spicy oily salty stale and junk foods. Avoid late or skipping meals and even avoid late nights or getting up late in the morning. Do yoga pranayam regularly. Have 20 soaked raisins +q/2 tsp Sabja seeds +1/2 tsp coriander powder in 1/2 cup of water at night by 9.30 pm. Dinner at 7.30 pm. Take Tab kamaduddha plain (Dhutpapeshwar pharmacy ) 2 tabs 3 times a day after food. Amlapittamishran (Dhutpapeshwar pharmacy) 2tsp 3 times a day after food. Include cow ghee in ur diet.
Hello Sunny, this might be due to aggravated vata in the abdominal cavity. I would recommend the following treatment for you - 1. Udaramrit vati -2-0-2 after meal 2. Gashar churna - 1 tsp with water before meal 3. Hingvashtak churna -1tsp with water at bedtime. Diet- Avoid peas, cauliflower , capsicum. Drink ajwain water throughout the day Take light and easily digestible meals. Avoid tea, coffee, alcohol. Yoga- Mandookasana,kapalbhati , vajrasana Lifestyle modifications - Walk for 30 minutes after dinner. Take proper sleep at night.
Follow these and you will definitely get results. Take care Regards, Dr. Anupriya
Start with Tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water Kamdudharas moti yukta 1-0-1 after food with water Gulkand 2tsp twice daily after food with water. Once with these medicines you start feeling better you can reduce the dosage of pantoprazole and later stop it . Some Home remedies: Soak overnight coriander seeds fennel seeds jeera seeds in a glass of water ( 300ml. ) morning strain and drink empty stomach before breakfast. Soak overnight dry fig( 2-3)+ 1tsp. Black currant+ raisins 1tsp. Morning can make smoothie or chew with the water before breakfast. Do sheetali pranayam daily 5-10mins. Avoid processed,spicy, sugary, fried,street foods. Follow up after 1 month
HELLO SUNNY,
You are 28 year old male with -acidity on an empty stomach burning, sourness -occasional bloating -relief with pantoprazole but not consistent
In modern medicine, this is often linked to acid reflux / gastritis/ functional dyspepsia
In Ayurveda, this matches Amlapitta literally “sour pitta” where pitta(heat/acid) in the stomach becomes aggravated and mixed with Ama(toxic undigested material), leading to -sour belching, heartburn, burning in chest/stomach -bloating (from disturbed vata along with pitta) -inconsistent symptoms due to weak digestion, agni mandya
TREATMENT GOAL -Balance pitta-> reduce excessive acidity and burning -Regulate digestive fire-> make digestion smooth and regular -Remove ama (toxic indigestive residues) prevent bloating and heaviness -Support gut lining-> heal irritation and prevent relapse -Holistic care-> diet, lifestyle, medicines, yoga, stress management
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm water before meals for 6-8 weeks =reduces excess acid, improves digestion
2) KANDUDHA RASA (With mukta shut)= 1 tab with milk twice daily after rmeals for 6-8 weeks =strong pitta pacifier, relieves burning, protects gastric ucosa
3) SHANKHA VATI= 1 tab with warm water after meals for 4-6 weeks =improves digestion, relieves bloating and gas
4) TRIPHALA POWDER= 1 tsp in warm water at bedtime =gentle bowel regulation, reduces ama
5) YASHTIMADHU POWDER= 1/2 tsp in warm milk daily for 4 weeks =soothes gastric lining, anti-inflammatory
LIFESTYLE CHANGES -Regular eating habits= avoid long gaps and late night meals -Adequate sleep= 10-11 pm bedtime, 7-8 hrs rest -Stress management= meditation, journaling, relaxation -Avoid triggers= alcohol, smoking, excessive screen time at night, very hot/spicy foods -Don’t lie down immediately after meals-> wait at least 2-3 hrs
DIET -warm, soft, mildly spiced foods -khichdi , oatmeal, rice, wheat, moong dal -sweet, biter, astringent tastes -milk, ghee, leafy greens , gourds, pumpkin, coconut -cooling drinks= coriander water, fennel water, coconut water
AVOID -spicy , sour, fried, fermented foods- pickles, vinegar, chilli, heavy curries -coffee, alcohol, soft drinks -excessive raw salads can worsen bloating - heavy fast foods
ASANAS= gentle not vigorous after meals -vajrasana -pawanmuktasana -supta baddha konasana
PRANAYAM -Sheetali/sheetakari= cooling breath reduces burning -anulom vilom= balances vata-pitta -bhramari= reduces stress/anxiety
HOME REMEDIES -drink coriander+fennel+ cumin tea daily -soak fennel seeds overnight drink water in morning -aloe vera juice= 20 ml empty stomach -chew cardamom or clove after meals -buttermilk with roasted cumin + roock salt midday not at night
-You likely have functional gastritis/acid reflux corresponding to Amla pitta in Ayurveda -Ayurveda focuses not only on suppressing acid but also on balancing digestion, lifestyle and stress so that problem dosent keep coming back -with diet, lifestyle, medication, yoga long term relief is possible
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Hii Sunny
Rx 1.Avipattikar churna 1 tsp with lukewarm water twice daiily, after meal 2.Amlapitta Mishran 2 tsp 2-3 times a day
Avoid sour and spicy food Avoid fried and processed food items Avoid carbonated drinks, tea and coffee
Drink plenty of water Add more raw veggies (salad) and fruits to your diet
Hope you will get well soon
Experiencing acidity on empty stomach can often indicate an imbalance in Pitta dosha, which governs digestion and metabolism. In Ayurveda, creating harmony in your digestive system is crucial for well-being. Pantoprazole can provide temporary relief by reducing acid production, but understanding and addressing the root cause is essential. Here’s how you can integrate Ayurvedic wisdom into your routine to support your condition.
Firstly, focus on diet. Eating at regular intervals is important, as staying too long without food can aggravate Pitta. Incorporate cooling, soothing foods like coconut water, cucumber, and leafy greens into your diet. Avoid hot, spicy, or fermented foods that can increase acidity, such as tomatoes, citrus fruits, and alcohol.
Herbal remedies can also assist in calming your system. Consume Amla (Indian Gooseberry) as it has cooling properties. This can be taken in powdered form with warm water in the morning. You may also include licorice root tea to soothe the gastrointestinal tract.
Monitor your stress levels, as stress can exacerbate Pitta imbalance. Practices such as yoga and pranayama (breathing exercises) can be beneficial. Spend 10 minutes daily practicing Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing), which can enhance mind-body balance.
Ensure you’re getting adequate rest, as overactivity and late nights can inflame Pitta. Aim for a consistent sleep schedule, retiring by 10 p.m., to allow your body to rest and rejuvenate.
Triphala is another supportive option which helps regulate digestion. Take a teaspoon mixed with warm water at night, this aids in bowel movements and balances the doshas.
However, if symptoms persist despite these interventions, consider seeking guidance from a healthcare provider for further evaluation or looking into possible adjustments to your existing medication plan. Addressing any underlying issues not previously detected is vital for comprehensive care. Safety and symptom resolution remain priorities over exploratory remedies.
HELLO SUNNY,
Your symptoms suggest Amla pitta (excess pitta in the stomach, aggravated by irregular digestion and acid secretion
DIET -warm, freshly cooked food -cooling grains= rice, oats, wheat -vegetables= cucumber, pumpkin, bottle gourd, spinach -Fruits= sweet apples, pears, melons, pomegranate -spices= fennel, coriander, cumin -warm water or herbal teas coriander, fennel, licorice
AVOID -excess coffee, tea, alcohol -spicy, sour, deep fried foods -skipping meals or eating late at night -carbonated drinks
LIFESTYLE -eat meals at regular times avoid long gaps/empty stomach for too long -avoid excessive stress, late nights, and overexertion -practice sheetali or sheetkari pranayam for acidity relief -gentle yoga= vajrasana after meals , pawanmuktasana for bloating
SIMPLE REMEDIES
-LICORICE POWDER= 1/2 tsp with warm milk once daily in morning or night
-AMLA POWDER= 1/2 tsp in warm water empty stomach natural coolant
-TRIPHALA at bedtime= 1 tsp with warm water mild support for digestion and bowel regulation
-Coriander + fennel seed tea= sip warm after meals
THANK YOU
DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA
Empty stomach acidity typically indicates an imbalance in your agni, or digestive fire, often manifesting as excess stomach acid. This could be linked to vata and pitta imbalance, which might be exacerbated by lifestyle factors like irregular meal timings, and stress. Here’s a Siddha-Ayurvedic approach to address the root cause of your issue.
First, focus on regulating meal timings. Try to have meals at consistent intervals, ideally aiming for small, light meals every 3-4 hours. Avoid long gaps between meals to maintain a balanced agni.
Incorporate cooling and soothing foods into your diet, such as cucumber, sweet fruits like pears and bananas, and coconut water, which help reduce pitta. Avoid spicy, oily, and heavily processed foods, as they can aggravate pitta and lead to more acidity.
You can drink a glass of warm water with a teaspoon of ghee, first thing in the morning, to lubricate your digestive tract and balance vata. Another beneficial remedy is Triphala churna; take half a teaspoon with warm water before bed. Triphala aids in digestion and also balances doshas.
Practice calming activities like yoga or meditation to reduce stress levels, which can negatively impact your digestive balance. Aim for at least 15 minutes of these activities daily.
Stay hydrated, but avoid drinking too much water during meals as it can dilute digestive juices.
Lastly, monitor your symptoms closely. If they persist or worsen despite these measures, it would be wise to consult with a healthcare professional. Pantoprazole should not be stopped abruptly without your doctor’s guidance. If necessary, they can reassess your condition and adjust your prescription to fit your needs better.
Hlw Sunny
Your symptoms are primarily linked to Agni (digestive fire) and Pitta dosha imbalance, particularly Amla Pitta – excess acidity and heat in the stomach. Irregular eating, stress, and spicy or acidic foods can aggravate this.
Rx,
1.Avipattikar Churna – 1 teaspoon with warm water, twice daily before meals 2.Kamdugha Ras (with Mukta Pishti) – 1 tablet twice daily after meals with honey or milk 3.Shatavari Churna – 1 teaspoon with warm milk or water, once daily (preferably morning or evening) 4.Amalaki Rasayana – 1 teaspoon once or twice daily with warm water or milk 5.Triphala Churna or Tablets – 1 teaspoon (or 2 tablets) at bedtime with warm water
Dietary Guidelines (Ahara): Focus on cooling, soothing foods to balance Pitta: Do eat: Warm, soft foods like khichdi, oats, rice, boiled vegetables. Cumin, coriander, fennel, cardamom (use in teas or food). Aloe vera juice (1 tbsp on an empty stomach with water). Buttermilk with a pinch of roasted cumin powder (post-luch).
Avoid: Spicy, fried, sour foods (tomatoes, vinegar, citrus). Coffee, alcohol, carbonated drinks. Skipping meals or eating irregularly.
Thank You!

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