Dear Sneha please consult your nearest Ayurved physician.
If you are having whole body swelling then it has to be evuluated properly Once get cbc crp LFT rft us abdomen thyroid profile to rule out any cause
You’re Symptoms suggest severe Digestive imbalance with fluid protection and chronic inflammation take easily digestible foods Before starting treatment, it is essential to get blood test Abdominal imaging to rule out any underline cause
Hello Sneha
Since your condition involves leaky gut + SIBO with chronic swelling and food intolerances, treatment requires a very individualized approach.
The right choice of medicines, their dosage, and timing must be decided only after a detailed personal consultation with an Ayurvedic physician.
Ayurveda can definitely help by:
Correcting digestion (Agni Deepana) Reducing toxins (Ama Pachana) Healing the gut lining (Rasayana) Managing bloating and swelling (Shothahara)
But since your digestion is very sensitive, self-medicating can sometimes worsen bloating or inflammation. Therefore, I strongly recommend you consult an experienced Ayurvedic doctor who can examine your prakriti (body constitution), agni status, and then design a personalized treatment plan.
✅Meanwhile, you may Take light, warm, freshly cooked food. Use spices like cumin, coriander, ajwain, and ginger in cooking. Drink warm water or cumin-fennel tea. Practice simple yoga like Vajrasana after meals and Anulom Vilom breathing.
Yes, Ayurveda can support healing in leaky gut and SIBO, but it requires individualized treatment. Please seek personal consultation with an Ayurvedic doctor for safe and effective guidance.
Wishing you a good health😊
Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
Mam i avoid wheat and dairy as it worsen the sibo and curd doesnt suit me after having curd i feel instant hunger even after having lunch i have many food intolerances like lemon, curd, flaxseed, raw vegetables, jowar and many more I have heard picchawasti in panchakarma center can i go with pichhawasti treatment to cure it as i feel bloated after having light things
I am taking pancreaoflat digestive enzymes, vit. D supplement since my vit d and b12 are low but these medicines increases swelling in my body so i want to go all natural by diet can it be possible to go natural only without taking any supplements to cure it
Vitamin D: Early morning sunlight exposure (15–20 mins daily), fortified milk, mushrooms, sesame oil massage (Abhyanga) to aid absorption.
Vitamin B12: Curd, buttermilk, paneer, milk, cheese (for vegetarians); eggs, fish, or chicken (for non-vegetarians); fortified plant milk or nutritional yeast for vegan-friendly options.
Along with this you can take 1 vegan vit D strip ( Truradix) - it is in paper form you can keep it on tongue morning empty stomach 2 Super cap vit b12 1 capsule a day
Both are natural sourced
Hope i cleared your concern 😊
Hello sneha
I can understand your concern But each panchakarma therapy has its indication and contraindication This decision is made on your physical state, assessing your Agni and your body strength.
Piccha basti will be helpful to you no doubt but the decision should be made after proper physical examination
So i strongly suggest you to visit near by Ayurvedic physician. They will guide you in proper way 😊
Hello, Please consult an Ayurveda doctor with panchakarma set up. Vasthi/basthi along with internal medications, diet and lifestyle correction will help you a lot. I would also like you to know that, this requires long term treatment and regular follow up with your ayurveda doctor. Take care, Kind regards.
Hello, Under vasthi, pichavasthi is one morality… there are many combinations available and many types of vasthu. The decision on what kind of vasthu(/if other moses of panchakarma) suits your condition can be decided only when you meet ayurveda doctor. There is a solution for your issue. Please follow treating doctors instructions carefully and diligently. Take care. Kind regards.
It is said that, in sibo picchawasti treatment can increase bloating, heaviness and indigestion, is it true
Hello, There are some typo s. Please read vasthu as vasthi… Read morality as modality… Sorry.
1.Hingwashtak churna 1 tsp with warm water just before meals twice daily 2.Dashmoolarishta 20ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Guduchi Satva 1/4 tsp with warm water empty stomach in the morning
Herbal Teas & Decoctions: - Ajwain + fennel seed tea: After meals - Coriander + cumin + ginger infusion: Morning sip to reduce bloating
I will recommend you to visit nearby ayurveda physician
Start with Tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 Giloy ghanvati 1-0-1 Both after food with water Try this for 21 day if you see benefits continue, or else personally see an ayurvedic doctor for consultation
Addressing your symptoms with Ayurveda involves understanding your body’s unique dosha balance and the presence of any imbalances. Based on the symptoms of bloating, gas, and body swelling, it appears there may be imbalances in the Vata and possibly Kapha doshas. This suggests disturbances in agni (digestive fire), impacting digestion and absorption or nutrients and tissues nourishment (dhatus).
First, consider dietary adjustments to reduce both Vata and Kapha. Favor warm, easy-to-digest meals with spices like ginger, cumin, and fennel, which help ignoraa your agni. Avoid cold or raw foods, which can exacerbate Vata and make digestion sluggish. Meals should be consistent, avoiding large gaps between them to stave off digestive agitation.
Hydration is key but sip warm water throughout the day rather than drinking large amounts quickly, which could contribute to bloating. Herbal teas like ginger or mint can support digestion too.
In Ayurveda, herbs such as Triphala can be useful to restore balance in your intestines. It can be taken with warm water before bed to gently support elimination and detoxification, bearing in mind its churna (powder) form is preferable for assimilation.
Apart from diet, daily Abhyanga (self-oil massage) using warm sesame oil can aid in reducing Vata and assisting lymphatic circulation, potentially relieving body swelling over time. Gentle yoga sessions and pranayama practices like nadi shodhana are beneficial too, promoting overall body balance and calming the mind.
Since you described nutrient absorption issues, consider seeking the guidance from an Ayurvedic practitioner who can delve into deeper treatments like Panchakarma, especially if the symptoms persist or worsen. Importantly, if you are ever in doubt regarding your condition’s severity, seeking timely conventional medical advice is crucial.
HELLO SNEHA,
In Ayurveda, your symptoms- bloating after eating/drinking, swelling, gas, poor nutrient absorption , food intolerance, chronic inflammation- suggests
1) WEAK DIGESTIVE FIRE -Your body’s “cooking fire” is low. Food isn’t broken down properly
2) FORMATION OF AMA (toxins) -Undigested food-> turns into sticky , toxic residue -> clogs the intestines-> leaks into blood
3) VATA IMBALANCE :- Too much irregular movement-> boating, gas, dryness, malabsorption
4) PITTA IMBALANCE :- overheated tissues-> gut lining inflammation, food intolerance
5) KAPHA IMBALANCE-> fluid retention-> whole body swelling
So, in short -your digestive fire is weak -undigested toxins spread through body -this disturbs all three doshas (vata, pitta, kapha)
This is why you feel bloated, swollen, intolerant to foods, and inflamed
TREATMENT GOALS 1) Improve agni (digestive fire)-> so food is digested properly 2) Remove ama (toxins)-> reduce swelling, inflammation , food intolerance 3) Balance vata and pitta-> control gas, bloating, heat 4) Repair and strengthen gut lining-> improve nutrient absorption 5) Rejuvenate-> long term healing prevent recurrence
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
STAGE 1 = AMA REMOVAL AND AGNI CORRECTION
-TRIKATU CHURNA= 2gm with honey before meals =increases digestive fire, removes ama
-HINGWASTAKA CHURNA= 2gm with warm water after meals =reduces gas, bloating, vata (duration= 15-20 days)
STAGE 2= GUT HEALING AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY (start after phase 1 completion)
-GUDUCHI CAPSULES= 500mg cap twice daily =reduces inflammation, supports immunity
-YASHTIMADHU POWDER= 2gm with warm milk =heals gut lining, soothes mucus
-KUTAJ GHAN VATI= 1 tab twice daily if loose stools/imbalance
(Duration= 2 months)
STAGE 3= RASAYANA (rejuvination and strengthening) duration= long term after stage 2 for 3-6 months
-AMALAKI RASAYANA= 1 tsp daily
-TIKTA GHRITA= 1 tsp on empty stomach
DIET -warm, freshly cooked, light, soft meals -mung dal khichdi, -vegetables soups- bottle gourd, pumpkin, ridge gourd -rice gruel in early recovery -spices in small amounts :- cumin, coriander, fennel, ajwain, ginger -homemade buttermilk with roasted cumin if tolerated -warm water, CCF tea
AVOID -cold, raw salads -fermeented foods - pickles, curd at night -heavy foods - panner, cheese, red meat -packaged/processed/junk food -excess pulses except mung -excess sugar and refined carbs
LIFESTYLE -regular routine= eat at fixed times, avoid skipping meals -sleep= proper rest, avoid late nights -stress control= meditation, journaling, calming activites
YOGA ASANAS -vajrasana after meals -pawanmuktasana -apanasana -marjariasana -setu band hasana
PRANAYAM -Nadi sodhana =balances doshas -Bhramari= calms mind, reduces inflammation -Kapalbhati and bhastrika= avoid initially
INVESTIGATIONS ADVISED -CBC, ESR, CRP -LFT -RFT -Serum albumin, total protein -Thyroid profile -Ultrasound abdomen -stool test -vitamin D, B12, Iron studies
-Your condition is curable with patience, but needs stepwise management- first improving digestion, then removing toxin, then repairing gut lining, finally rejuvination -Don’t rush with too many medicines- your gut is sensitive. start with very simple measures (warm food, ginger-cumin tea, khichdi)
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA