Regarding GERD, Throat Hoarseness and Mouth drying - #32710
Regarding GERD, Throat Hoarseness and Mouth drying Hello Doctor, Good day. I have gastric issues , so taking medication like esomaprozole and omaprozole. So now pain in the stomach is bit okay, but still feeling discomfort in throat, hoarseness, pain and mouth drying. So I am worried, please advise
Doctors’ responses
Lifestyle for GERD & Throat Protection Eat small, frequent meals (avoid overeating). Avoid lying down 2–3 hrs after meals.
Elevate the head of the bed slightly.
Avoid spicy, oily, sour foods, coffee, tea, alcohol, chocolate, carbonated drinks.
Chew food slowly.
Drink lukewarm water (avoid very hot or cold).
2. For Throat Hoarseness & Dryness
Sip lukewarm water frequently.
Steam inhalation (plain water) once daily for throat relief.
Avoid too much speaking, shouting, whispering.
Use sugar-free lozenges or chew fennel seeds (saunf) to keep mouth moist.
Humidifier in room if air is very dry.
3. Ayurvedic/Home Remedies (safe with your condition)
Mulethi (Licorice) powder with warm water (¼ tsp) for throat soothing.
Honey (1 tsp) at bedtime (if no diabetes).
Jeera + Ajwain + Saunf herbal tea (mild, after meals) for acidity.
Triphala at night (½ tsp in warm water) if constipation present.
4.Continue PPI as advised by doctor, but long-term continuous use should be monitored.
HELLI VIJAY,
Normally, food goes down into the stomach, acid helps digest it, and then it moves into the intestine. In reflux, the acid flows upward into the food pipe (oesophagus), sometimes reaching the throat. This causes -burning in chest or throat (heartburn) -sour/bitter taste in mouth - throat irritation, horseness - pain and mouth dryness
WHY DOES IT HAPPEN ? -When Pitta dosha increases, digestion gets disturbed -food remains half-digested-> produces amla rasa(sour and excessive acid -This “Amlata” rises upward instead of moving down-> causing reflux and throat irritation, horseless and dryness of mouth -Stress, wrong food, irregular habits make it worse
TREATMENT GOALS -reduce excess pitta- heat,acidity -heal the oesophagus and throat lining -normalize digestion without excess acid -prevent recurrence by correcting lifestyle -avoid dependency on chemical suppressants
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water before meals for 6 weeks =reduces excess acid, balances pitta, relieves burning and constipation
2) KAMDUDHA RASA (with Mukta shukti)= 125mg twice daily with honey/ghee for 1 month =cooling, neutralizes acidity, reduces throat burning
3) YASHTIMADHU POWDER= 1/2 tsp with lukewarm water twice daily for 1 month =soothes throat, and helps esophagus, reduces dryness of mouth
4) SHATAVARI CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk daily in morning for 3 months =cooling, nourishing, balances pitta and vata, relieves burning
5) ALOE VERA JUICE= 20 ml empty stomach for 2 months =cooling, protect mucosa, reduces acid
LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS -MEAL TIMIMNG= eat at fixed times, don’t skip meals, don’t overeat -DINNER= light, early before 8 pm -POSTURE= sit upright after meals for 30 min, avoid lying down immediately -SLEEP= head elevated while sleeping -CLOTHING= avoid very tight belts/clothes that press abdomen -STRESS= practice meditation ,avoid anger/stress which increase pitta
YOGA AND PRANAYAM
***AVOID KAPALVHATI AND BHASTRIKA (they increase abdominal pressure-> which worsen reflux)
INSTEAD DO -Anulom vilom= balances doshas -Sheetali and sheetkari= cooling, reduces pitta -Bhramari= calms mind, reduces stress acidity
YOGA ASANAS -Vajrasana= after meals, helps digestion -Marjarisana= cat cow stretch -shashankasana= child pose -Bhujangasana= empty stomach
FOODS PREFER -rice, wheat, barley -moong dal -milk, ghee in moderation -sweet fruits= ripe banana, pear, watermelon, apple, pomegranate -vegetables= bottle gourd, ash gourd, cucumber, pumpkin -cocount water, coriander water, fennel water
AVOID -spicy, sour, fried, fermented foods -pickles, vinegar , tomato, citrus fruits- lemon, orange -coffee, excess tea, alcohol, smoking -onion, garlic in excess -late night meals, irregular eating
SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES -Fennel seeds= chew after meals -coriander seed water= soak overnight, drink morning -tender coconut water= daily cooling drink -Ghee in warm milk= at bedtime for throat soothing -Cold milk (unsweetened)- relieves sudden acidiy -A pinch of cardamom powder in warm water- reduces burning
-GERD/Amla pitta is not just excess acid, but an imbalance o diet, lifestyle and stress -Allopathy suppresses acid but does not heal the root cause -Ayurveda aims at pacifying pitta, protecting the mucosa, and strengthening digestion -Long term relief is possible by combining diet + lifestyle + herbal medicines + yoga -consistency is key= if you follow the regimen for at least 2-3 months, you’ll notice sustained improvement
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
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Avipattikara churna-half teaspoon twice daily before meals Mulethi churna-1/2 tsp with warm water once daily Chitrakadi vati-one tablet to be curd, three times daily
1) Avipattikara churna- 3 gm + pravala panchamrita-250 mg+ saptamrita loha 250 mg + giloy satva- 1 hr before food 3 times
2) sooth sekhar rasa -500 mg before food 3 times with water
3) maha tiktaka ghrita 10 ml with warm milk 2 time 1 hr after food
Gerd or gastroesophagial reflex disease…it’s a common digestiveprob nawdays …due toh sadentry lifestyle/improper food HABBITS/sleeping cycle disturbance and stress…but ITSS totally curable through ayurveda.do:-
Dhania powder=100gm Mulethi churna=100gm Ajwain powder=10gm Jeera powder=100gm Pudina powder=100gm…mix all in a box and take 1 tsp empty stomach twice daily with water …
Kumariasva Chandanasava=2-2 tsp with water after meal twice daily…
Skip sour/spicy/fermented or packed food
You regularly kapalbhati/vazrasana=10 min daily…
You can cured definitely
Hello Vijay ji, Don’t worry,the following treatment plan will help you. TREATMENT- 1. KAMDUDHA RAS MOTI YUKTA-1-0-1 BEFORE MEAL 2. AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA-1TSF WITH LUKEWARM WATER TWICE A DAY BEFORE MEAL 3. UDARKALP CHURNA -1TSP WITH LUKEWARM 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.Review after 15 days. Take care Regards, Dr. Anupriya
Hello Vijay,
Thank you for expressing your concern.
From what you’ve described, you are experiencing GERD (acid reflux) along with throat irritation, hoarseness, and dry mouth, even after taking antacids. But don’t worry, we are here to help you.
✅ AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT
✅ INTERNAL MEDICATION
1. Avipattikar Churna – ½ tsp with warm water before meals (balances Pitta, reduces acid reflux).
2. Kamdugdha Ras (with mukta shukti) – 1 tab twice daily before food (soothes burning, protects throat).
3. Yashtimadhu Churna – ½ tsp mixed with warm milk or honey (heals throat and voice).
4. Acidonil 2-0-2 after food.
✅ HOME REMEDIES
1. Coriander water – soak 1 tsp dhania seeds overnight, strain, and drink in the morning.
2. Jeera + Ajwain water – boil 1 tsp each in 2 cups of water, reduce to 1 cup, and sip after meals.
3. Cold milk – ½ cup plain (not chilled or hot) for sudden burning in the throat.
4. Fresh aloe vera pulp – 2 tbsp on an empty stomach, very soothing for GERD.
5. Licorice tea (Mulethi) – sip warm to reduce hoarseness and dryness.
✅ DIET AND LIFESTYLE
✅ Include
Soft, warm, freshly cooked food.
Moong dal khichdi, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin, coconut water.
Small, frequent meals instead of large, heavy meals.
❌ Avoid:
Spicy, oily, fried, and sour foods (tomato, pickle, vinegar, citrus).
Too much coffee, tea, alcohol, and smoking.
Late-night eating or lying down right after meals.
✅ LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION
Eat dinner 3 hours before sleep.
Elevate your head slightly while sleeping.
Practice Sheetali and Anulom Vilom pranayama for cooling and stress relief.
Your problem is due to chronic Pitta aggravation and dryness from the medications.
With Avipattikar, Yashtimadhu, and home remedies like coriander water and licorice tea, your throat hoarseness and mouth dryness will improve.
Wishing you good health.
Warm regards,
Dr. Snehal Vidhate
Follow some simple lifestyle changes and dietary changes and you will see results for your problem.
✔️Do’s✔️ Drink buttermilk daily. Eat freshly cooked food. Drink warm water. Lunch and dinner on fixed timings. 100 steps after every meal. If possible dinner as early as 7-8 pm.
🧘♀️ Yogasan : 🧘♀️ 1. Pawanmuktasana 2. Bhujangasana 3. Dhanurasana 4. Paschimottanasana 5. Ardha Matsyendrasana 6. Vajrasana 7. Supta Matsyendrasana
🧘♀️ Pranayam: 🧘♀️ 1. Bhramari 2.Bhasrika 3.Kapalbhati 4.Jyoti Tratak 5. Anulom Vilom (breathing in with right nostril and out with left nostril.)
❌Don’ts:❌ Packed and processed food. Ready to eat items. Oily and spicy food. Sour and fermented products. Dals (only moong dal can be eaten) Besan Raw vegetables and sprouts Curd Reduce dairy intake.
Syp. Amlapitta Mishran 2 tsp twice a day just before food.
Tab. Ampachak Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food. Tab Laghusuthshekhar Ras 2. tabs twice a day before food. Tab. Praval Panchamrit Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food
Syp. Bhunimbadi kadha (prefer SANDU PHARMA) 2 tsp with half a cup of warm water after food.
Tab. Gandharva Haritaki Vati 2 tabs at bed time with a cup of hot water thrice a week (every alternate day).
Your symptoms show acidity affect affecting your throat and causing dryness and discomfort Take Himalaya Yasthimadhu tablets 1-0-1 Dabur honitus syrup 5-0-5 mL Baidyanath Avipattikara churna 1/2-0-1/2 tsp with water Avoid oily, spicy fried,sour and fermented food
Hello Vijay ji, I understand your concern. You have gastric reflux (GERD). Even though stomach pain is better with medicines, you still feel throat irritation, hoarseness, and mouth dryness. This happens because the acid is coming upwards and irritating your throat and voice box. In Ayurveda, this condition is explained as Amlapitta, where excess Pitta and weak digestion (Agni) cause upward flow of acid.
Internal Medicines Sutshekhara Rasa – 1 tablet twice daily before food. Amlapitta Mishran Syrup – 2 teaspoon twice daily after food. Avipattikar Churna – 2 teaspoon with warm water at night. Simple Home Care Sip lukewarm water often, avoid very cold or very hot drinks. Gargle with lukewarm water + a pinch of Yashtimadhu (licorice) powder for throat relief.
Food & Lifestyle Avoid tea, coffee, spicy, sour, fried foods, and citrus fruits. Eat small, light meals on time. Don’t lie down immediately after meals. Sit in Vajrasana for 5–10 mins after eating.
Sleep with head slightly elevated to reduce night-time reflux
1.Yashtimadhu churna 1 tsp twice daily with honey after meals 2.Avipattikar churna 1/2 tsp twice daily with warm water before meals 3.Amlapitta Mishran 2 tsp twice daily with water after meals
Avoid sour and spicy food items Avoid fried and processed food items Avoid excessive consumption of tea and coffee Avoid carbonated drinks and packaged juices
Don’t worry your problem will be resolved Rx Alserex tab 1-0-1 Avipattikar powder 1/2 tsf with leukworm water
Avoid spicy and oily food Practice Bhramari pranayama Dinner should be 3hr before sleeping
Hello Vijay, Throat hoarseness and mouth drying are all due to GERD Start with Kamdudharas moti yukta 1-0-1 after food with water Amla tablet 1-0-1 after food with water Gulkand 2tsp once after food Soak overnight coriander seeds fennel seeds jeera seeds morning strain and drink empty stomach before breakfast Soak overnight raisins black currant dry fig in a glass of water morning make smoothie and drink with your breakfast.
Avoid processed spicy fried sugary foods, street foods
Appropriate management of GERD and associated symptoms in Ayurveda requires a comprehensive approach that balances diet, lifestyle, and herbal remedies. The discomfort, hoarseness and dryness you’re experiencing could indicate an imbalance in the aggravated Pitta dosha, which is often related to hyperacidity issues.
Firstly, your diet is a crucial element to address. Aim to eat at regular intervals and avoid skipping meals. Focus on cooling foods that pacify Pitta such as cucumbers, melons, and leafy greens (like spinach or kale)—these can help soothe the digestive tract. Meanwhile, avoid spicy, sour, and fried foods, as well as alcohol and caffeine, as they can worsen acidity. Drinking coconut water and consuming fresh aloe vera juice may also provide relief due to their cooling, soothing properties.
For your throat complaints, try turmeric milk in the evening; simply heat a cup of almond milk, add a teaspoon of turmeric powder and drink warm. This may help reduce inflammation and soothe the throat. Consider licorice tea as well—known for its soothing, demulcent properties, it can alleviate dryness and hoarseness.
Maintain an active yet relaxed lifestyle. Gentle yoga poses such as uttanasana (standing forward bend) and Bhujangasana (cobra pose) can enhance digestion and strengthen the gastric system. Pranayama techniques like Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) may help to calm the mind and balance body energies.
Hydration is key but sip small amounts of warm water throughout the day instead of drinking large quantities at once. Warm water flushes toxins and aids digestion. Additionally, Ayurveda recommends chewing on fennel seeds post-meals to help digestion and reduce gastric discomfort.
Should the symptoms persist or become severe, it’s crucial to consult with your healthcare provider to explore further options, even integrating Ayurveda with conventional treatments may be necessary. They could also evaluate if dosage adjustments of your current medications are required.
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