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124 days ago
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How to reduce discomfort in anus , little swollen vain - #31504

mamta

since last15 days i had disturbing eating due to festivals, as a result i had hard stool for 3 days approx . I switched to doft food since last3 days but still little discomfortat anus . i am frequently facing this issue after my histeractomy (5yers ago) Outside eating or little overeating makes me bloated for next 3 days passing gas (no smell) is very common for me I.e I keep farting my routine is half fruit morning and one fruit mid morning, salad before afternoon lunch approximately quaterplate, 2.5 litre water

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NO NEED TO WORRY DEAR,

Start taking these medications, 1.Abhyarishta 20ml with equal amount of Lukewarm water just after having meal twice in a day. 2.panchsakar choorna 1tsf with lukewarm water after having meal twice in a day.

Follow up after 15 days.

Take care😊

Kind Regards, Dr.Isha Ashok Bhardwaj

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Your symptoms are suggestive of week digestive system due to improper diet, causing VATA imbalance, which is leading to heart tools, bloating, and excessive gas Triphala churna -1 teaspoon with warm water at bedtime Saunf -1 teaspoon in warm water, so cut night, drink on empty stomach Chew carom seeds Chitrakadi vati - 1 tablet to becho three times daily Include light cooked meals, avoid cold, heavy and outside foods include Khichdi moong dal and steamed vegetable Gentle walk after meals regular meal timing, and avoid over eating

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HELLO MAMTA,

FROM YOUR HISTORY -MAIN COMPLAINTS= discomfort in anus, mild swelling (like haemorrhoids/piles), gas, and bloating, constipation tendency -Triggers= hard stool after festive food, disturbed digestion, overeating outside -Background= hysterectomy 5 years ago- sometimes this affects abdominal strength and bowel movement

IN AYURVEDA, -Hard stool and bloating show imbalance of Apana vata (the downward moving energy controlling bowels) -Swelling of veins around anus= piles due to vata + pitta imbalance -bloating after outside food= ama (undigested toxins) + weak digestive fire

TREATMENT GOALS -soften stools naturally-> so no straining at anus -heal and reduce swelling/pain at the anus -strengthen digestion-> reduce bloating, gas, ama -prevent recurrence by diet-lifestyle correction

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water at night =gentle laxative, heals gut lining, balances vata-pitta

2) ABHAYARISHTA= 20 ml + equal water after dinner =improves bowel clearance, relieves piles pain

3) ARSOGHNI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals =directly reduces piles swelling, pain ,bleeding

4) ISABGOL HUSK= 2 tsp in warm water at bedtime =adds fiber + lubrication

5) HINGWASTAKA CHURNA= 1 tsp with ghee and warm water before meals if gas/bloating is high =improves digestion, reduces ama and flatulence

EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS

1) JATYADI TAILA OR PILEX OINTMENT= apply locally after cleaning with lukewarm water, twice daily =soothes swelling, burning, itching

2) SITZ BATH= sit in warm water with rock salt or neem leaves decoction for 10-15 min, morning and night =improves circulation, reduces swelling and pain

3) COCONUT OIL/GHEE= apply gently at anus for lubrication before stool passage =prevents friction and tearing

DIET -you already take fruits and salads, but modify for digestion -warm, cooled, easily digestible foods= khichdi, moong dal, lauki, pumpkin, spinach, ridge gourd, -fresh seasonal fruits= papaya, figs, soaked raisins, apple, ripe banana -buttermilk diluted with jeera and rock salt -whole grains =rice, wheat chapati with ghee -spices= hing, ajwain , cumin, ginger, fennel- all help with gas -2.5-3 L warm water daily

AVOID -fried, spicy, oily foods -maida, bakery, biscuits -excess rajma, chana, peas at night -cold drinks, packaged foods -overeating outside food

LIFESTYLE AND YOGA -BOWEL HABITS= pass stool in morning without straining. don’t sit for too long on toilet -walk= 20-30 min daily

YOGA -pawanmuktasana= removes gas -vajrasana after meals= supports digestion -bhujangasana = strengthens abdomen

PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom= balances vata and digestion -bhramari= calming, reduces stress impact on gut

SLEEP -7-8 hours, avoid late nights

HOME REMEDIES -soaked raisins 8-10 at night, chew in morning=natural mild laxative -1 tsp ghee in warm milk at bedtime= softens stool -roasted fennel + jaggery after meals- improves digestion, reduces gas -a pinch of hing in warm water- quick relief for bloating

-Your condition is mild haemorrhoids with digestive imbalance -It is completely manageable with diet, lifestyle and Ayurveda -MAIN FOCUS 1) keep stool doft 2) Heal anus swelling 3) strengthen digestion

-Avoid stress, overeating, outside food -If symtpoms persist beyond 4-6 weeks or bleeding increases, get examined by proctologist

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Avoid oily, spicy and processed foods. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Regular use of buttermilk. Tab. Pilex fort 1-0-1 Erandbhrushta haritaki 0-0-2 With lukewarm water at bedtime.

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Hello Mamta ji, Start the following treatment plan- Treatment - 1.Abhyaristha -4tsp with 4tsp lukewarm water twice a day after meal 2. Arogyavardhni vati -2-0-2 after meal 3.Triphla 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 Regards, Dr. Anupriya

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Hello Mamta ji I can understand your concern regarding recurrent constipation, and vein swelling, gas, bloating and sensitive digestion after hysterectomy but dont worry we are here to help you out😊

✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT

☑️INTERNAL MEDICATION

👉For Constipation & Colon Health 1 Triphala Churna – 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water. 2 Gandharvahastadi Kashayam – 15 ml with warm water, twice daily (for Vata-related constipation).

👉 For Gas & Indigestion

1 Hingwashtak Churna – ½ tsp with warm water, just before meals. 2 Takariatham 30ml+30ml water after lunch

👉 For Anal Vein Swelling (Piles Tendency)

1 Kankayan Vati 1-0-1 after food – for vein swelling and pain. 2 Jatyadi Taila – for local application externally.

✅ HOME REMEDIES

☑️ For Anal Discomfort & Swelling

Warm Sitz Bath: Sit in lukewarm water mixed with 1 tsp rock salt + ½ tsp turmeric for 10–15 mins, 2 times a day. This reduces swelling, pain, and infection risk.

Local Application: Apply Jathyadi taila to the anal area after passing stool to reduce dryness and burning.

☑️ For Constipation (Main Root Problem)

1 Triphala Powder: 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime. 2 Ghee in Milk: Take 1 tsp cow’s ghee in warm milk before bed lubricates colon & prevents hard stool.

Isabgol Husk: Occasionally, you can take 1 tsp isabgol husk with warm water after dinner.

☑️ For Gas & Bloating

Ajwain + Black Salt: Chew ½ tsp roasted ajwain with a pinch of black salt after meals.

Jeera-Saunf-Ajwain Water: Boil 1 tsp each of cumin, fennel, and ajwain in 3 cups water → reduce to 1 cup → sip warm throughout the day.

Hing Water: Add a pinch of hing to warm water and sip if bloating is severe.

☑️ Diet Recommendations

✅ Favor warm, light, freshly cooked meals khichdi, mung dal, steamed vegetables. ✅ Continue fruits but prefer ripe fruits like papaya, pomegranate, apple. Avoid raw fruits at night. ✅ Include buttermilk with roasted cumin powder + rock salt in lunch. ✅ Use digestive spices: cumin, coriander, fennel, ajwain, ginger. ❌ Avoid: fried, bakery, packaged, fermented, and very spicy foods. ❌ Minimize: outside food and heavy late-night meals.

✅ Lifestyle Adjustments

Take short walks after meals (10–15 mins) to aid digestion. Avoid sitting continuously for long hours → take breaks. Do not suppress natural urges (stool, gas, urine). Yoga: Pawanmuktasana, Vajrasana are excellent for gas and bowel movement. Sleep: Maintain proper sleep routine, as irregular sleep worsens Vata.

🌸 With regular care, this condition can be well-managed and recurrence can be prevented.

Wish you a good health😊

Warm Regrads Dr Snehal Vidhate

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Its look like piles take arshakutar ras 1tab bd, swadista virechana churnam 1tsp with lukewarm water, Kanchananara Guggulu 1tab bd, arogya vardini vati 1tab bd enough

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Thank you for providing this detailed information about your digestive health. It’s important to address these concerns, especially since they have been recurring since your hysterectomy.

Here is a breakdown of your symptoms and some general guidance.

Understanding Your Symptoms Hard Stools: This is a classic sign of constipation. When stool moves too slowly through the digestive tract, the colon absorbs too much water, making the stool hard and difficult to pass. This can be exacerbated by dietary changes, especially a lack of fiber and water.

Anal Discomfort: The hard stools you experienced likely caused some strain during bowel movements, which can lead to minor trauma, irritation, or even small tears (fissures) in the sensitive tissue around the anus. This can cause discomfort that lingers for a few days.

Bloating and Gas: This is a very common issue, often related to the types of food we eat and how our digestive system processes them. The frequent, odorless gas you describe suggests that certain foods may be fermenting in your gut.

Post-Hysterectomy Issues: It’s not uncommon to experience changes in bowel habits after a hysterectomy. The surgical procedure can temporarily slow down gut motility, and the removal of the uterus can affect the position of other organs, which may have a long-term impact on bowel function.

Ayurvedic Perspective From an Ayurvedic viewpoint, your symptoms suggest a disturbance of Vata dosha, which governs movement in the body, including the movement of food through the digestive tract. An aggravated Vata can lead to dryness (hard stools), gas (flatus), and a feeling of bloating. Your lifestyle and diet, including dry fruits and salads, which are Vata-aggravating in large quantities, may contribute to this.

Recommendations to Improve Your Digestion Based on your symptoms and routine, here are some actionable steps you can take:

1. Dietary Adjustments Re-evaluate Your Fruit Intake: While fruits are healthy, having a lot of raw fruits and salads can sometimes aggravate Vata, especially if your digestion is already weak. Try consuming fruits that are easier to digest, like cooked apples or pears. Consider a warm, cooked breakfast instead of just cold, raw fruit.

Cooked Vegetables: Instead of only raw salad, incorporate a good amount of well-cooked vegetables into your diet, such as steamed carrots, zucchini, or sweet potatoes. Cooking helps break down the fibers, making them easier to digest.

Increase Healthy Fats: Healthy fats (like ghee, olive oil, and avocado) can help lubricate the digestive tract and soften stool. A teaspoon of ghee in your lunch or a little olive oil in your cooked vegetables can be very beneficial.

Hydrate Warmly: While 2.5 liters of water is good, try drinking warm water throughout the day. Warm water is considered more soothing for the digestive system and can help with Vata balance. You can also sip on herbal teas like ginger or fennel tea.

Limit Vata-Aggravating Foods: Reduce your intake of dry, cold, and raw foods, such as crackers, popcorn, cold beverages, and excessive amounts of raw leafy greens, especially during times of digestive distress.

2. Lifestyle and Routine Maintain a Regular Eating Schedule: Try to eat your meals at the same time each day. This helps regulate your digestive fire (Agni).

Mindful Eating: Chew your food thoroughly and eat in a calm environment. Rushing your meals can lead to swallowing air, which contributes to gas and bloating.

Gentle Movement: Regular, gentle exercise like walking or yoga can stimulate bowel movements and help with gas. Avoid strenuous exercise immediately after a meal.

Avoid Overeating: As you’ve noted, overeating causes bloating. Eat until you are about 75% full.

3. For Immediate Relief For the Anal Discomfort: Use a sitz bath (soaking the anal area in a few inches of warm water for 15-20 minutes) to soothe the area. You can add a little alum or salt to the water for an antiseptic effect. Over-the-counter creams with a soothing agent like aloe vera or witch hazel can also provide relief.

For Constipation: If you’re experiencing hard stools, consider a very gentle natural remedy like psyllium husk (isabgol) mixed with warm water or milk at bedtime. Start with a small amount (half a teaspoon) to see how your body reacts.

It’s important to continue to listen to your body and make gradual changes. Your current healthy habits are a great foundation, and with a few targeted adjustments, you can likely find relief from these uncomfortable symptoms.

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hello mamta ,

After your festival meals, your digestion was disturbed, which caused hard stools and mild anal discomfort. This is quite common, especially after your hysterectomy 5 years ago, because digestive patterns can be slightly slower. Overeating or eating outside food can easily cause bloating and gas, which explains why you feel discomfort for a few days afterward. Passing gas frequently without odor is usually a sign of mild digestive imbalance, not infection.

Ayurvedic Medicines

Triphala Churna – 1 teaspoon (about 3–5 g), at night with warm water, to gently support bowel movement. Himalayan Psyllium Husk (Isabgol) powder – 1 teaspoon with warm water at night if stool is hard.

Dharanidhar Kwath or Chitrakadi Vati – 30 ml of decoction or 1 tablet before meals for 7–10 days to reduce bloating and improve digestion.

These medicines help soften stool, improve digestion, and reduce gas and bloating. Continue your fruit, salad, and water routine, it is very good for maintaining bowel health. Avoid heavy, oily, or processed foods for a few days until digestion normalises.

Warm regards, Dr. Karthika

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1.Triphala churna 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime 2.Sukumara Ghrita 1 tsp in the morning with warm milk 3.Hingwashtak churna 1 tsp wkth warm water just before meals twice daily

Diet Adjustments - Cooked fruits & veggies: Lightly steam or sauté—raw foods may aggravate Vata. - Avoid cold foods: Room temperature or warm meals are easier to digest. - Add ghee: 1 tsp in lunch and dinner helps soften stool and nourish tissues. - Spices to favor: Cumin, fennel, ajwain, ginger—boost digestion and reduce gas.

Lifestyle Tips - Pranayama: Practice Vata-pacifying breathwork like Anulom Vilom and Bhramari. - Warm sitz baths: Soothe anal discomfort and improve circulation. - Regular meals: Eat at fixed times to stabilize digestion.

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Hingwastaka churna-1/2 tsp with warm water twice daily after food Chitrakadi vati -one tablet to be chewed three times daily Abhaya aristha-4 teaspoon with equal quantity of water twice daily after food Triphala churna-1 teaspoon with warm water at night Drink plenty of fluids include buttermilk, coconut water, barley in your diet Fruits, vegetables, high fibre diet Avoid spicy, sore outside food Eat at regular intervals Sleep early Do regular walking

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Hi Mamta this is Dr Vinayak as considering your problem… See maa you are facing this issue since long time … You have complaints related to anal region so get the proper diagnosis done Wether it is piles or any other problems…

Rx- T Anuloma ds 0-0-1 only night with warm water Abhayaarista 1tsp twice after food

Before trying anything to your body better once get proper diagnosis…

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Start with Tablet livomyn 1-0-1 after food with water Take Hingvastak churan 1tsp with buttermilk with pinch of asafoetida black salt and roasted jeera powder after lunch daily. Abhayarist 10ml. Twice daily after food with 20ml. Of water. Apply pilex cream in anal region twice daily Avoid processed fatty fast sugary street foods. Drink water as per requirement, and donot fix with 2.5 litres. Water compulsory,

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It appears that the discomfort you’re experiencing in the anus, possibly due to a swollen vein, might be related to your digestive issues and recent changes in diet. Let’s explore some Ayurvedic insights and recommendations that could help alleviate these symptoms and improve your overall digestive health.

Given your history of hysterectomy and bloating issues, it’s essential to maintain a balanced diet and regular routine. Begin by focusing on your digestive fire, agni, which seems to be compromised. Opt for warm, cooked foods that are easy to digest. Khichdi, a traditional Ayurvedic dish made from rice and lentils, can be highly beneficial in calming the digestive system. Include spices like cumin, coriander, and ajwain, which aid digestion and reduce bloating.

To address the hard stools and alleviate swelling, consider Triphala churna, a famous Ayurvedic herbal formulation. Take half to one teaspoon of Triphala with warm water before bed. This can help improve bowel movements and detoxify the colon.

Enhance your diet with ghee, which has lubricating properties, aiding the smooth passage of stool. Add a teaspoon of ghee to your meals, especially in cooked grains or vegetables. Avoid cold, dry, or heavy foods that might exacerbate Vata imbalance, such as raw salads and cold drinks.

Since gas and bloating are issues, practice gentle yoga poses to support digestion. Poses like Pawanmuktasana (Wind-Relieving Pose) and Vajrasana (Diamond Pose) after meals can be particularly helpful.

Maintain your water intake but sip warm water rather than cold to enhance digestion. If stress is a factor, incorporate practices like meditation or pranayama to relax the body, which indirectly benefits the digestive system.

If symptoms persist, consider consulting with a healthcare provider to rule out conditions like hemorrhoids, especially if the swelling continues to bother you. This will ensure proper guidance and treatment tailored to your specific needs.

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It looks like the hard stools and discomfort you’re experiencing may be linked to a vata imbalance, often aggravated by irregular eating patterns or poor food combinations, especially after festivals. First, let’s focus on reducing the vata and calming your digestive system.

Consider starting your day with a glass of warm water, adding a teaspoon of ghee to nourish and lubricate the digestive tract. Warm water naturally assists in bowel movement and can help address the hard stools issue. Since you’re prone to bloating, incorporating a gentle herbal remedy like a decoction of cumin, coriander, and fennel seeds can be beneficial. Boil half a teaspoon of each in two cups of water and reduce it to one. Drink this warm after meals to balance vata and enhance digestion, thereby preventing gas formation and bloating.

Your current habits of including fruit and salad can indeed increase vata when digestion is already weak. Swap the raw salad and fruits, especially during this sensitive period, for cooked vegetables, which are easier on the stomach. You might try steaming vegetables or making a light soup with spices like ginger, asafetida, and black pepper to kindle the agni, or digestive fire.

Maintaining regular meal timings is also key. Eating at irregular intervals can disturb the body’s natural rhythms, aggravating vata and causing digestive issues. Along with focused dietary changes, mild yoga postures like Pawanmuktasana, or the “wind relieving pose,” could aid in reducing gas.

However, the chronic nature of this issue, especially with the backdrop of surgery, suggests that a personalized consultation with an Ayurvedic practitioner could be beneficial. It may be necessary to assess your overall prakriti and current health conditions more thoroughly. If discomfort or irregularities continue, it would be wise to consult a healthcare professional to rule out any complications.

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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.
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Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
I am working right now as a Consultant Ayurvedic Ano-Rectal Surgeon at Bhrigu Maharishi Ayurvedic Hospital in Nalgonda—and yeah, that name’s quite something, but what really keeps me here is the kind of cases we get. My main focus is managing ano-rectal disorders like piles (Arsha), fistula-in-ano (Bhagandara), fissure-in-ano (Parikartika), pilonidal sinus, and rectal polyps. These are often more complex than they look at first, and they get misdiagnosed or overtreated in a lotta places. That’s where our classical tools come in—Ksharasutra therapy, Agnikarma, and a few other para-surgical techniques we follow from the Samhitas...they’ve been lifesavers honestly. My work here pushes me to keep refining surgical precision while also sticking to the Ayurvedic core. I do rely on modern diagnostics when needed, but I won’t replace the value of a well-done Nadi Pariksha or assessing dosha-vikruti in depth. Most of my patients come with pain, fear, and usually after a couple of rounds of either incomplete surgeries or just being fed painkillers n antibiotics. And I totally get that frustration. That’s why I combine surgery with a whole support plan—Ayurvedic meds, diet changes, lifestyle tweaks that actually match their prakriti. Not generic stuff off a handout. Over time, I’ve seen that when people follow the whole protocol, not just the procedure part, the recurrence drops a lot. I’m quite particular about follow-up and wound care too, ‘cause we’re dealing with delicate areas here and ignoring post-op can ruin outcomes. Oh and yeah—I care a lot about educating folks too. I talk to patients in OPD, sometimes give community talks, just to tell people they do have safer options than cutting everything out under GA! I still study Shalya Tantra like it’s a living document. I try to stay updated with whatever credible advancements are happening in Ayurvedic surgery, but I filter what’s fluff and what’s actually useful. At the end of the day, my aim is to offer respectful, outcome-based care that lets patients walk out without shame or fear. That’s really what keeps me grounded in this field.
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Dr. M.Sushma
I am Dr. Sushma M and yeah, I’ve been in Ayurveda for over 20 yrs now—honestly still learning from it every day. I mostly work with preventive care, diet logic, and prakriti-based guidance. I mean, why wait for full-blown disease when your body’s been whispering for years, right? I’m kinda obsessed with that early correction part—spotting vata-pitta-kapha imbalances before they spiral into something deeper. Most ppl don’t realize how much power food timing, digestion rhythm, & basic routine actually have… until they shift it. Alongside all that classical Ayurveda, I also use energy medicine & color therapy—those subtle layers matter too, esp when someone’s dealing with long-term fatigue or emotional heaviness. These things help reconnect not just the body, but the inner self too. Some ppl are skeptical at first—but when you treat *beyond* the doshas, they feel it. And I don’t force anything… I just kinda match what fits their nature. I usually take time understanding a person’s prakriti—not just from pulse or skin or tongue—but how they react to stress, sleep patterns, their relationship with food. That whole package tells the story. I don’t do textbook treatment lines—I build a plan that adjusts *with* the person, not on top of them. Over the years, watching patients slowly return to their baseline harmony—that's what keeps me in it. I’ve seen folks come in feeling lost in symptoms no one explained… and then walk out weeks later understanding their body better than they ever did. That, to me, is healing. Not chasing symptoms, but restoring rhythm. I believe true care doesn’t look rushed, or mechanical. It listens, observes, tweaks gently. That's the kind of Ayurveda I try to practice—not loud, but deeply rooted.
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I am Dr. Snehal Vidhate, born n brought up in Maharashtra—and honestly, for as long as I remember I’ve felt this pull towards Ayurveda. Not the fancy version ppl throw around, but the deep, real kind that actually helps ppl. I did my BAMS from YMT Ayurvedic Medical College in Kharghar. That’s where I got my basics strong—like really studied the shastras, understood prakriti, doshas, the whole deal. Not just crammed theory but started to see how it shows up in real lives. After finishing BAMS, I got into this one-year certificate course at Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth, Delhi—honestly a turning point. I was super lucky to learn Kerala Ayurveda from my Guru, Prof. Dr. G.G. Gangadharan. He’s got this way of seeing things... simple but deep. That time with him taught me more than any textbook ever could. It kinda reshaped how I look at health, healing n how precise Ayurveda can be when you respect its roots. Right now I’m doing my MD in Panchakarma from SDM Ayurveda College, Bangalore. This place is like a hub for serious Ayurveda work. The Panchakarma training here? Super intense. We go deep into detoxification & rasayana therapy—not just theory again, but hands-on. I’m learning to blend classical techniques with today’s clinical demands.. like how to make Vamana or Basti actually doable in modern patient setups. My current practice is really about merging tradition with logic. Whether it’s chronic skin issues, gut problems, stress burnout or hormone stuff—my goal is to get to the root, not just hush the symptoms. I use Panchakarma when needed, but also a lot of ahara-vihara tweaks, medhya herbs, sometimes just slowing ppl down a bit helps. I really believe Ayurveda’s power is in its simplicity when done right. I don’t try to fix ppl—I work *with* them. And honestly, every patient teaches me something back.
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Dr. Maitri Bhavesh Kumar Acharya
I am Dr. Maitri, currently in my 2nd year of MD in Dravyaguna, and yeah, I run my own Ayurvedic clinic in Ranoli where I’ve been seeing patients for 2 years now. Honestly, what pulled me into this path deeper is how powerful herbs really are—when used right. Not just randomly mixing churnas but actually understanding their rasa, virya, vipaka etc. That’s kinda my zone, where textbook knowledge meets day-to-day case handling. My practice revolves around helping people with PCOD, acne, dandruff, back pain, stiffness in knees or joints that never seem to go away. And I don’t jump to giving a long list of medicines straight away—first I spend time figuring out their prakriti, their habits, food cycle, what triggers what… basically all the small stuff that gets missed. Then comes the plan—herbs (single or compound), some diet reshuffling, and always some lifestyle nudges. Sometimes they’re tiny, like sleep timing. Sometimes big like proper seasonal detox. Being into Dravyaguna helps me get into the depth of herbs more confidently. I don’t just look at the symptom—I think okay what guna will counter this? Should the drug be snigdha, ushna, tikta? Is there a reverse vipaka that’ll hurt the agni? I ask these questions before writing any combo. That’s made a huge diff in outcomes. Like I had this case of chronic urticaria that would flare up every week, and just tweaking the herbs based on sheetala vs ushna nature... helped calm the system in 3 weeks flat. Not magic, just logic. I also work with women who are struggling with hormonal swings, mood, delayed periods or even unexplained breakouts. When hormones go haywire, the skin shows, digestion slows, and mind gets foggy too. I keep my approach full-circle—cleansing, balancing, rejuvenating. No quick fixes, I tell them early on. What I’m hoping to do more of now is make Ayurveda feel practical. Not overwhelming. Just simple tools—ahara, vihara, aushadha—used consistently, with some trust in the body’s own healing. I’m still learning, still refining, but honestly, seeing people feel in control of their health again—that’s what keeps me rooted to this.
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Dr. Ramkabir Mayankkumar Rushibhai
I am a third generation Ayurveda doctor, working in this field for many years and learning the knowledge passed down in my family line. I have been treating patients with different long term health problems, specially those who are tired of repeated medicines and want a more natural way to heal. My focus is mainly on understanding the root cause of the disease, not just the symptoms, because I truly belive healing should happen from inside, not just temporary relief. I work closely with patients and try to understand their lifestyle, food habits, stress levels and seasonal imbalances. Based on that, I suggest ayurvedic medicines along with simple daily routines and diet changes that can actually be followed in real life. Many people come to me after trying many treatments, and slowly we work together toward better health. I do not believe in one medicine for everyone. Every body is different, and treatment should also be personal. Over the years I have treated many long standing conditions with patience, consistency and proper guidance. I still keep learning everyday, because Ayurveda is vast and there is always something more to understand. My aim is to help people live a healthier, balanced life using authentic Ayurvedic principles, simple remedies and honest guidance, without overcomplicating things.
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Dr. Manjula
I am an Ayurveda practitioner who’s honestly kind of obsessed with understanding what really caused someone’s illness—not just what hurts, but why it started in the first place. I work through Prakruti-Vikruti pareeksha, tongue analysis, lifestyle patterns, digestion history—little things most ppl skip over, but Ayurveda doesn’t. I look at the whole system and how it’s interacting with the world around it. Not just, like, “you have acidity, take this churna.” My main focus is on balancing doshas—Vata, Pitta, Kapha—not in a copy-paste way, but in a very personalized, live-and-evolving format. Because sometimes someone looks like a Pitta imbalance but actually it's their aggravated Vata stirring it up... it’s layered. I use herbal medicine, ahar-vihar (diet + daily routine), lifestyle modifications and also just plain conversations with the patient to bring the mind and body back to a rhythm. When that happens—healing starts showing up, gradually but strongly. I work with chronic conditions, gut imbalances, seasonal allergies, emotional stress patterns, even people who just “don’t feel right” anymore but don’t have a name for it. Prevention is also a huge part of what I do—Ayurveda isn’t just for after you fall sick. Helping someone stay aligned, even when nothing feels urgent, is maybe the most powerful part of this science. My entire practice is rooted in classical Ayurvedic texts—Charaka, Sushruta, Ashtanga Hridayam—and I try to stay true to the system, but I also speak to people where they’re at. That means making the treatments doable in real life. No fancy lists of herbs no one can find. No shloka lectures unless someone wants them. Just real healing using real logic and intuition together. I care about precision in diagnosis. I don’t rush that part. I take time. Because one wrong assumption and you’re treating the shadow, not the source. And that’s what I try to avoid. My goal isn’t temporary relief—it’s to teach the body how to not need constant fixing. When someone walks away lighter, clearer, more in tune with their system—that’s the actual win.
5
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Dr. Rajan soni
I am working in Ayurveda field from some time now, started out as a general physician at Chauhan Ayurveda Hospital in Noida. That place taught me a lot—how to handle different types of patients in OPD, those daily cases like fever, digestion issues, body pain... but also chronic stuff which keeps coming back. After that I moved to Instant Aushadhalya—an online Ayurveda hospital setup. Whole different space. Consultations online ain’t easy at first—no pulse reading, no direct Nadi check—but you learn to ask the right things, look at patient’s tone, habit patterns, timing of symptoms... and yeah it actually works, sometimes even better than in person. Right now I’m working as an Ayurveda consultant at Digvijayam Clinic where I’m focusing more on individualised care. Most ppl come here with stress-related problems, digestion issues, joint pain, that kind of mix. I go by classic diagnosis principles like prakriti analysis, dosha imbalance and all, but also mix in what I learned from modern side—like understanding their lifestyle triggers, screen time, sleep cycles, food gaps n stress patterns. I don’t rush into panchakarma or heavy medicines unless it’s needed... prefer starting with simple herbs, diet change, basic daily routine correction. If things demand, then I go stepwise into Shodhan therapies. My goal is to not just “treat” but to help ppl know what’s happening in their body and why its reacting like that. That awareness kinda becomes half the cure already. Not everything is perfect. Sometimes ppl don’t follow what you say, sometimes results are slow, and yeah that gets to you. But this path feels honest. It’s slow, grounded, and meaningful.
5
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Dr. Sara Garg
I am someone who believes Ayurveda isn’t just some old system — it’s alive, and actually still works when you use it the way it's meant to be used. My practice mostly revolves around proper Ayurvedic diagnosis (rogi & roga pariksha types), Panchakarma therapies, and ya also a lot of work with herbal medicine — not just prescribing but sometimes preparing stuff myself when needed. I really like that hands-on part actually, like knowing where the herbs came from and how they're processed... changes everything. One of the things I pay a lot of attention to is how a person's lifestyle is playing into their condition. Food, sleep, bowel habits, even small emotional patterns that people don't even realize are affecting their digestion or immunity — I look at all of it before jumping to treatment. Dietary therapy isn’t just telling people to eat less fried food lol. It’s more about timing, combinations, seasonal influence, and what suits their prakriti. That kind of detail takes time, and sometimes patients don’t get why it matters at first.. but slowly it clicks. Panchakarma — I do it when I feel it's needed. Doesn’t suit everyone all the time, but in the right case, it really clears the stuck layers. But again, it's not magic — people need to prep properly and follow instructions. That's where strong communication matters. I make it a point to explain everything without dumping too much Sanskrit unless they’re curious. I also try to keep things simple, like I don’t want patients feeling intimidated or overwhelmed with 10 things at once. We go step by step — sometimes slow, sometimes quick depending on the case. There’s no “one protocol fits all” in Ayurveda and frankly I get bored doing same thing again and again. Whether it’s a fever that won’t go or long-term fatigue or gut mess — I usually go deep into what's behind it. Surface-level fixes don’t last. I rather take the time than rush into wrong herbs. It’s more work, ya, but makes a diff in long run.
5
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Dr. Suraj Amber
I am practicing Ayurveda for about 8 years now, feels strange saying that because honestly the learning never stops. My work is all about finding balance in the body, not in some abstract way, but literally working with each person’s unique prakriti and the vikriti they’re dealing with at that moment. I follow the classical principles — herbal formulations, Panchakarma therapies, diet corrections, lifestyle tweaks — but nothing is “one size fits all”. Each treatment plan is shaped by the person infront of me, their health history, and the small details you only catch when you really listen. Over time I’ve worked with people dealing with digestion troubles, joint pains, hormonal shifts, stress-related health dips, and even stubborn chronic stuff that didn’t respond much to other methods. My approach is to go for the root cause first, because treating just the symptoms feels like putting tape over a crack... it hides it for a while but doesn’t fix it. That’s also why I focus on prevention — if you stop the imbalance before it grows, you save a lot of pain later. I keep my learning alive by reading classical Ayurvedic texts and joining continuing education whenever I can fit it in (sometimes late nights with too much chai). And I try to pass that clarity on to patients, explaining why a certain herb or therapy is chosen, what changes they might notice, and how they can keep supporting themselves after treatment ends. For me, this is more than just work. It’s a way of living… making choices every day that keep the mind, body, and emotions in some kind of harmony. My goal is still the same as day one — offer care that’s authentic, safe, and actually works for the long run, while making sure the person feels heard and understood through the whole process.
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