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digestive issues since childhood - #30997

sonali
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i have been experiencing digestive issues since childhood like constipation , bloating and now i have pcod also this all triggers me sonetimes i can't eat properly i can't sleep properly....plsss suggesst me something to overcome from digestive issues (bloating , gas , acidity , constipation)

Age: 24
Chronic illnesses: pcod,high prolactin (30)
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Avoid oily, spicy and processed foods. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Sy. Gason 15ml twice after meal. Tab. Arogyavardhini 2-0-2

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No need to worry dear,

Start taking these medications, 1.Syrup livomyn 2tsf with lukewarm water twice in a day. 2.Avipattikar choorna 1tsf B.d.with lukewarm water before having meal. 3.Sutsekhar ras 1-0-1 empty stomach 4.Shankh vati 1-1-1

*Follow up after 45 days.

You’ll definitely get relief 😌

Kind Regards, Dr.Isha Ashok Bhardwaj

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Don’t worry take chitrakadivati 1tab, Pancharista 20ml bd, bilwadilehyam 1tsp bd

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Start with Tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water Avipattikar tablet 1-0-1 after food with water Triphala tablet 0-0-2 at bedtime with warm water Tablet M2TONE 1-0-1 after food with water Eat fibrous diet like spinach green vegetables, fruits Avoid processed fatty fast sugary street foods.

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Hello Sonali, I understand that digestive issues especially chronic ones are really frustrating. But don’t worry,we are here to help you. Treatment - 1.Abhyaristha -4tsp with 4tsp lukewarm water twice a day after meal 2. Arogyavardhni vati -2-0-2 after meal 3.Udarkalp churna - 1 tsp with lukewarm water at bedtime.

Diet- 1.Eat fibre rich food like salad, fruits,whole grains. 2.Eat apples, orange,oats, soaked and peeled almonds. 3.Adequate amount of water. 4.Avoid items made of maida like bread,buns,pizza, noodles, packaged snacks. 5. Drink hot milk daily. 6. Drink 2-3 glasses of warm water empty stomach. 7. Always take warm and freshly prepared food. 8. Avoid fried food,spicy ,oily ,fast food.

Yoga- Mandookasana, vajrasana, kapalbhati, malasana.

Lifestyle modifications - Don’t ignore constipation problem as it can to many diseases in the future. Avoid those food items when causes constipation. Walk for atleast 30 minutes after dinner. Exercise and do yoga daily. Follow these and you will definitely get relief. Take care Sonali Regards, Dr. Anupriya

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Chitrakadi vati-one tablet to be chewed twice daily Strirasayana vati- Kanchanar guggulu-one tablet each twice daily after food with warm water Triphala churna-1 teaspoon with warm water at night Abhaya aristha-4 teaspoon with equal quantity of water twice daily after food Do pranayama meditation yoga regularly Walking at least 45 minutes daily is very much beneficial Drink plenty of fluids Avoid oily fried processed fermented food

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​The digestive issues you describe, along with PCOD and high prolactin, are interconnected in Ayurveda. Ayurveda views these conditions as imbalances in the body’s doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha). From an Ayurvedic perspective, digestive issues like bloating, gas, and constipation are often linked to an imbalanced Vata dosha, while acidity can be related to Pitta. PCOD and high prolactin are also often associated with Kapha and Vata imbalances.

​Here are some general Ayurvedic principles and lifestyle suggestions that may help manage your symptoms. ​General Ayurvedic Approach for Digestive Issues ​1. Focus on Agni (Digestive Fire): Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of a strong Agni. A weak Agni is believed to be the root cause of many digestive problems. ​Eat Mindfully: Pay attention to your food. Eat in a calm and quiet environment, and chew your food thoroughly. ​Avoid Overeating: Eat until you are about three-quarters full. ​Eat at the Right Time: Have your main meal at noon when your digestive fire is strongest. ​Warm Water: Sip warm water throughout the day, especially before and after meals. This can help stimulate Agni. ​2. Dietary Recommendations: ​Prioritize Warm, Cooked Food: Avoid cold, raw, and heavy foods. Steamed vegetables and warm soups are generally easier to digest. ​Include Spices: Use digestive spices like ginger, cumin, coriander, and fennel. You can make a digestive tea by boiling these spices in water. ​Avoid Incompatible Foods (Viruddha Ahara): Do not combine milk with sour fruits, fish, or meat. Avoid drinking cold water or beverages with meals. ​Limit Processed and Fried Foods: These can be heavy and difficult to digest. ​3. Specific Remedies for Your Symptoms: ​For Bloating and Gas (Vata Imbalance): ​Fennel Seeds: Chew a spoonful of roasted fennel seeds after meals. ​Hing (Asafoetida): Add a pinch of hing to your cooking. ​Warm Water with Lemon and Ginger: Drink this in the morning to kickstart your digestion. ​ ​4. Lifestyle and Yoga: ​Regular Exercise: Gentle yoga postures (asanas) like Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose) and Pawanmuktasana (Wind-Relieving Pose) can aid digestion. ​Manage Stress: Stress can significantly impact digestion. Practices like meditation and pranayama (breathing exercises) can be helpful. ​ ​1.Shatavari Leha-1tsf - before food with warm milk 2 times

2.) Pushyanuga Churna-2gm + Laghumalini Vasant Rasa-500mg + Svarnamakshika Bhasma-100mg + Pravala pishti-100mg- after food 2 times with water

3) chandraprabha vati before food 2 times with Maha tiktaka ghrita 10 ml

4) ashokarishta 3 tsf after food 3 times

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Hello Sonali, I can understand your concern regarding constipation, bloating, acidity that too since childhood. But dont worry we are here to help you out😊

✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT

☑️FOR. CONSTIPATION AND CLEANSING

1 Triphala powder (1 tsp with warm water at bedtime) – gentle daily detox and bowel regulator.

☑️ FOR BLOATING AND GAS

1 Hingwashtak Churna (¼ tsp with warm water before meals) – improves digestion and reduces gas. 2 Takrarishta 30 ml+30ml water after lunch ( reduces bloating)

👉A home remedy: Ajwain + Jeera + Saunf tea (boil 1 tsp each in 2 cups water, reduce to 1 cup, sip after meals).

☑️ FOR ACIDITY AND INDIGESTION

1 Avipattikar Churna (½ tsp with warm water after meals) – relieves acidity and sour belching.

2 Aloe vera pulp (2 tsp on empty stomach) – soothes gut lining

☑️FOR PCOD AND HORMONAL BALANCE

1 Ashokarishta (15–20 ml with equal water after meals) – regulates periods, reduces heavy bleeding.

2 Shatavari powder (1 tsp with warm milk) – nourishes reproductive system and balances hormones.

✅Seed Cycling: Day 1–14: Flax + Pumpkin seeds (1 tsp each). Day 15–28: Sesame + Sunflower seeds (1 tsp each).

✅DIET MODIFICATION

Prefer warm, freshly cooked meals; avoid stale, packed, refrigerated food. Include fiber-rich foods – leafy vegetables, fruits, whole grains, soaked raisins. Avoid triggers: Cold drinks, refined flour (maida), excess dairy, fried foods. Use digestive spices daily – jeera, ajwain, hing, ginger, turmeric. Take meals at fixed times, avoid overeating or long gaps.

✅LIFESTYLE AND YOGA

Daily routine: Wake up early, drink warm water, light stretching. Yoga for digestion & PCOD: Vajrasana after meals, Pawanmuktasana,Surya Namaskar (slow). Pranayama: Anulom Vilom & Bhramari – calms mind, balances hormones. Sleep: Keep fixed sleeping hours, avoid late-night screen use, do gentle oil massage on soles and scalp before bed.

✅ For Better Sleep & Stress Relief: Ashwagandha churna (½ tsp with warm milk at night) – reduces stress, improves sleep quality. Nutmeg (Jaiphal) pinch in warm milk – induces sound sleep. Brahmi oil head massage – relaxes mind, reduces anxiety.

With consistency, this will gradually reduce bloating, acidity, constipation, regulate periods, improve energy, and restore balance in both digestion and hormones.

Wish you a good health😊

Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

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HELLO SONALI,

From your history, -Digestive issues since childhood= constipation, bloating, acidity, gas-> this shows weak digestive fire, and imbalance of vata (irregular movement), Pitta (acidity), and Kapha (sluggish digestion, heaviness) -PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease)= irregular cycles, weight gain, hormonal imbalance, ovarian cysts-> usually linked to kapha + vata imbalance, with disturbed metabolism -HIGH PROLACTIN (30)-> indicates hormonal imbalance, possibly affecting fertility and cycles

IN AYURVEDA -This is a combined impaired digestion + toxin formation + kapha-vata prakopa condition. Poor digestion leads to toxin build up, which blocks channels -> affecting metabolism, digestion, and reproductive hormones

TREATMENT GOALS

-Strengthen digestive fire -regulate bowel movements -balance hormones -detoxify toxins -lifestyle correction

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at night with warm water for 3 months =improves bowel clearance, detoxifies colon, relieves constipation

2) HINGWASTAKA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with ghee before meals for 2 months =reduces bloating, gas, aids digestion

3) AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm water before meals for 2 months =for acidity, hyperacidity, pitta balance

4) ASHOKARISHTA= 2 tsp with equal water after meals for 3 months =regulates menstruation, balances hormones, helpful in PCOD

5) SHATAVARI CHURNA= 1 tsp with milk daily for 3 months =nourishes reproductive system, balances prolactin and hormones

6) KUMARYASAVA= 2 tsp with warm water after meals for 3 months =improves digestion, regulates cycles, acts on liver and metabolism

7) PUNARNAVADI GUGGULU= 1 tab twice daily after meals for 3 months =reduces swelling, regulates metabolism useful in PCOD with water retention

LIFE STYLE -Daily routine= wake up early, drink warm water, do yoga, have regular meals -Avoid late nights= improves hormones and digestion -Stress management= meditation, pranayam, journaling -Exercise= brisk walking, yoga, light strength training 30-40 min daily

DIET -prefer warm ,freshly cooked meals -use spices like cumin, fennel, ajwain, hing, turmeric, ginger for digestion -take buttermilk with roasted jeera after lunch instead of curd -include fiber rich fruits= papaya, figs, soaked raisins, pomegranate -Cooked vegetables= bottle gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin, spinach -avoid= cold drinks, junk food, bakery items, excess tea/coffee, fermented food

HOME REMEDIES -Ajwain water= reduces bloating -Triphala tea= improves bowel movements -Ginger + lemon water before meals=stimulates digestion -Soaked flaxseeds 1 tsp daily= helps in PCOD and digestion

YOGA FOR DIGESTION AND PCOD -pawanmuktasaa -vajrasana after meals 5-10 min -bhujangasana -dhanurasana -trikonasana -malasana

PRANAYAM -Nadi sodhana= balances hormones, calms mind -Bhramari= reduces stress -Kapalbhati (if acidity not severe)= improves metabolism, reduces kapha

INVESTIGATIONS -usg abdomen + pelvis -Hormonal profile= FSH, LH, TSH, Prolactin, Insulin, Testosterone -Fasting blood sugar and lipid profile -Vitamin D and B12 levels -Stool test

-Your condition is a combination of digestive weakness + toxin buildup + hormonal imbalance -The ayurvedic approach is holistic- improve digestion, clear toxins, balance vata-kapha, and regulate hormones -This requires patience- usually 3-6 months of consistent treatment with medications, diet, yoga and lifestyle correction shows improvement

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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1.Hingwashtak churna 1 tsp twice daily with warm water just before meals 2.Amlapitta mishran 2 tsp twice daily with after meals 3.Triphala tablets 2 tab with warm water before bedtime 4.Syp. Drakshovin 2 tsp thrice daily with water

- Eat warm, freshly cooked meals—preferably at regular times. - Start the day with warm water + lemon or dry ginger to kindle Agni. - Chew food slowly and mindfully—no multitasking while eating. - Include digestive spices: cumin, coriander, fennel, ajwain, ginger. - Take Triphala at bedtime: ½ tsp with warm water to regulate bowels. - Practice gentle yoga: Pawanmuktasana, Vajrasana after meals, and deep breathing. - Use buttermilk (chaas) with roasted cumin and rock salt after lunch.

Food & Lifestyle Triggers - Avoid cold, raw, or leftover food—they dampen Agni and increase Ama. - Don’t eat heavy meals at night—especially dairy, wheat, or fried items. - Avoid overeating or skipping meals—both disturb digestive rhythm. - Say no to carbonated drinks, processed snacks, and excessive sugar. - Don’t lie down immediately after meals—wait at least 2 hours. - Avoid eating while watching screens or rushing—it weakens digestion.

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Considering your symptoms of constipation, bloating, and digestive disturbances coupled with PCOD, there’s a likelihood of Vata and Pitta imbalances in your system. In Ayurveda, maintaining a strong and balanced Agni (digestive fire) is crucial for overall health. Here’s a detailed approach tailored to your concerns:

Firstly, focus on your diet. Eat warm, freshly cooked meals and avoid processed, leftover, or canned foods. Incorporate spices like cumin, coriander, fennel, ginger, and asafoetida which help balance Vata and improve digestion. Consume a teaspoon of ghee on an empty stomach in the morning, as it acts as a natural lubricant for the intestines. Also, ensure you drink a glass of warm water with lemon and a pinch of black salt upon waking to help stimulate the bowels and ease constipation.

For bloating and acidity, include more fibrous foods like vegetables, fruits, and whole grains in your meals, but avoid raw foods late in the evening. Limit your intake of caffeine, carbonated drinks, and spicy, fried foods which aggravate Pitta. Instead, drink a herbal tea made with fennel seeds post-meals to help digestion.

Lifestyle modifications play a significant role. Engage in regular, moderate exercise like brisk walking or yoga to enhance Agni and reduce stress. Practices such as Surya Namaskar and Pranayama can be especially beneficial. Establish a routine with regular meal and sleep times to restore balance and support your body’s natural rhythms.

For PCOD, stress reduction is imperative, as it is often aggravated by stress. Incorporate meditation or deep-breathing exercises in your daily routine to calm the mind. Receiving a regular abhyanga (self-massage with warm oil) can also improve circulation and aid in hormonal balance.

It is also essential to periodically consult with a healthcare professional or Ayurvedic practitioner to keep track of overall condition and make necessary adjustments to your regime. Remember, consistent and sustained efforts often lead to significant improvement in symptoms over time.

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