Persistent Sore Throat and Cough with Dizziness and Gas Buildup - #36484
I have had sore throat followed by cough for almost a week. Have taken Adulsa initially 5ml twice, but for the last 4 days it has been 7.5ml thrice daily. Also have had "Tusq" 3 to 4 times/ day for the last 2 days. I have also complemented this with salt water gargling twice + combo of milk + turmeric+ pepper concoction 3 times/ day. Cough has still not subsided. Additionally yesterday I missed my dosage around 4.30pm. To compensate I had a dose one at 9.30pm where I took around 7ml Adulsa followed by another around 12.15am (this was only 5ml). Today morning I woke up with feeling of dizziness +from yesterday evening, I have had gas buildup Can some one explain...
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Doctors’ responses
Start with Sitopaladi churan 1tsp+ Talisadi churan 1tsp mix with honey and take twice Warm water Gargle with betadine. Steam inhalation twice with eucalyptus oil few drops. Giloy ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water Do Nasya with Anu tel 2drops in both nostril twice daily Avoid citrus fruits, fried foods, sugary foods. Have warm haldi doodh at bedtime.
Thank you Ma’am for your immediate response. Any inputs on “waking up with dizziness & gas buildup”…
You can add Tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water Once your cough comes under control most of your problems will get solved
Thank you Dr. Bhagwati… Very reassuring
Thanks, Take care
Take kadhiradhi vati 1tab,sitopaladhi churna 1tab bd, Laxmi vilas ras 1tab bd enough
Thank you Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
Hello mr Ramchandran Thank you for sharing the details You have mentioned that you had a sore throat, followed by a cough for about a week and taking adults and Tusq together The reason your cough has not reduced is most likely because your throat and Airways or irritated, even though the primary infection has subsided After a viral infection, the throat and bronchial tubes remain inflamed and post nasal drip or mild as it reflux can keep the cough persisting The dizziness and gas you felt after missing a dose and taking 2 close doses of adulsa later in the night or not surprising Adulsa can mainly lower blood pressure or cause lightness when taken in, especially when combined with another cough syrup like Tusq which often contains sedating ingredients Taking boat together can increase the sedation and dizzy effects Having them late at night after milk can also lead to reflex or gas buildup The combination of these factors that is excess close timing of those lying down soon after intake likely caused the dizziness and bloating Start on Lakshmivilasa rasa one tablet twice daily after food with warm water Sithophaladi churna 1/4 th thank you with honey twice daily Tulsi juice 5 ml daily
You do not need to worry too much but you should stop combining both syrup. Choose only one depending upon the type of cough. You have, if your coffee is dry and irritating take only Tusq 5ML3 times a day If it is associated with expectoration or if it is wet, then take aadulsa 5ML3 times a day Do not take both together at a time Continue wars water with salt gargling twice daily Warm water with a bit of ginger tulsi Avoid me at night If you feel bloated, take Ajamodadi churna -1/4 th warm water Keep meals light and avoid lying down immediately after taking food Once you correct the medicine schedule, keep yourself well hydrated and give your throat. Some rest. The dizziness and gas should settle within a day or two and your cough should start easing if the cough continuous for more than 10 days or if you feel breathlessness, feverish sensation or chest condition, then get chest. X-ray done. Once check your blood pressure and sugar levels also
Thank you Dr. Prasad. Very helpful especially clarification on the “dizziness & gas buildup”…
Today morning too had Adulsa with lower dosage - 5ml + 20 ml water, but again experienced “vayu buildup” especially in my back side. Just now took a hot water concoction of jeera, Ajwain & somf, which seems to have given some relief. Will be checking on my BP by today evening. Thanks once again for your inputs
Thank you for the update Mr.Ramachandran ji Take adulsa 5 ml 3 times daily do not exceed the dose Take easily digestible foods like moong dal Khichdi Do walk after consuming food preferably short walk Continue sipping saunf ajwain decoction in case of gas build up
DNT WORRY RAMCHANDRA…ITS ALL PROBLEM OCCURES DUE TO DIGESTION ISSUES…
TAKE :- LIVOGRIT VITAL ACIDOGRIT TAB=1-1 TAB BEFORE MEAL TWICE DAILY
SANJEEVANI VATI KAFA KUTHAR RAS =1-1 TAB AFTER MEAL TWICE DAILY
GUDBANDI BADAM=250 GM SAFED MIRCH=10GM DHAGA MISHRI POWDER 50GM=MIX ALL AND TAKE 1 TSP AT BED TIME…
AVOD SPICY/SOUR/PROCESSED FOOD
DO REGULAR YOGA AND PRANAYAM
THANKS
Thank you Dr. Atul for the inputs
HELLO RAMCHANDRAN,
You are having sore throat, cough, gas formation, and dizziness
MAIN SYMPTOMS -persistent sore throat and cough 1 week -dizziness started today morning -gas/bloating since yesterday evening - you increased the frequency and dose of Adult recently
POSSIBLE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS -OVERUSE OF SYRUP= adulsa and Tusq both contains ingredients that I excess may upset digestion or cause mild toxicity - DIZZINESS= may result from mild dehydration, excess mucus drainage, disturbed sleep, or digestive disturbance (heavy for digestion when taken repeatedly) and irregular eating/sleeping can disturb agni (digestive dire) and cause ama (toxic undigested material buildup)
From an Ayurvedic standpoint, this picture suggests -Kaphaja kasa= cough due to kapha aggravation that has persisted -Ama formation and vata aggravation due to excessive sweet syrup, dairy, and irregular digestion-> leading to gas and dizziness - possibly a mild pitta involvement - burning throat, irritation
TREATMENT GOALS -Ama pachana= burn and remove undigested toxin -Agni deepana= rekindle digestion to prevent further Aam -Kapha shamana= liquefy and expel sticky mucus -Vata Niyantrana= calm erratic air movement (gas, dizziness) -Rasayana = restore strength and immunity once symptoms settle
INTERNAL TREATMENT
PHASE 1= CLEANSING AND BALANCING (5-7 days) Goal= reduce ama, clear mucus, restart digestion
1) TRIKATU CHURNA= 1/4 tsp + honey after meals, twice daily =stimulates digestion, melts kapha, clears throat
2) HINGWASTAKA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm water before meals twice daily =removes gas, balances vata
3) TULSI-VASA-SUNTHI KASHAYA (home made decoction)= 100 ml after meals twice daily =expectorantion, throat soothing, kapha reduction
Prepare the decoction by boiling 2 cups water with -Tulsi 5 leaves + dry ginger 1/2 tsp + vasa leaves 1 tsp + black pepper 4-5 crushed-> reduce to 1 cup
PHASE 2= HEALING AND REJUVINATION (10-15 days after phase 1 ) Goal= restore mucosal strength and prevent
1) SHITOPALADI + YASHTIMADHU CHURNA= 1/2 tsp each + honey twice daily after meals =cough relief, throat coating mild rejuvination
2) KANTAKARI AVALEHA= 1 tsp with warm water twice daily =strengthens lungs, eases breathing
3) VASARISHTA= 15ml + equal water after meals =long term kapha balance, mild bronchodialators
EXTERNAL TREATMENT
1) GARGLING= warm salt water or triphala decoction twice daily =clears mucus disinfects throat
2) STEAM INHALATION= plain water or ajwain/tulsi once daily at night =liquifies kapha, relieves nasal and chest congestion
3) CHEST MASSAGE = warm sesame oil + pinch dry ginger powder before bath =balances vata, reducs tightness
4) FOOT MASSAGE= sesame oil nightly =imporves slep, grounds vata
LIFESTYLE ADJUSTMENTS -keep body warm; avoid cold weather, Ac, or chilled drinks -do not sleep in the day- increases kapha accumulation -maintain regular meal timings- eat when truly hungry -avoid over talking or loud speech while throat is inflamed -adequate rest but gentle movement (walks) to prevent mucus stagnation -sleep by 10 pm , rise by 6 am
DIET -warm, light, freshly cooked meals- moong dal khichdi , vegetables soups, rice gruel -spices that kindle agni= cumin, ajwain, hing, turmeric, black pepper, dry ginger -herbal drinks= warm water infused with jeera + fennel seeds, tulsi tea -small, frequent meals rather than heavy plates
AVOID -milk, curd, panner, cheese -sweets, bakery, items cold drinks -fried, or oily foods -excess raw fruits at night -late night meals or irregular eating
YOGA AND PRANAYAM Start after dizziness eases, always practice in a warm ventilated space
YOGA ASANAS -Sukhasana= calming posture for bath awareness -Bhujangasana= expands chest, aids breathing -Ardha matsyendrasana= massage digestive organs -pawanmuktasana= releases trapped gas -setu bandhasana= opens lungs, releievs fatigue
PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom= balances vata pitta kapha -bhramari= vibrations relaxes throat and nerves -gentle kapalbhati= clears nasal mucus -nadi sodhana for 5-7 min daily
HOME REMEDIES -Honey + black pepper pinch= twice daily for thraot coating -Ginger juice 1/4 tsp + honey 1/2 tsp- morning and evening -Warm water + lemon + dry ginger pinch- detox and soothe throat -Jeera-ajwain-saunf tea- releives gas and bloating -Steam with Tulsi water- clears nasal blockages -tulsi 5 leaves + 1 clove + 1 cardamom chewed after meals - natural expectorant
Improvement usually seen in 3-5 days, for gas and throat irritation ,cough reduction in 7-10 days if diet and rest are proper
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
The symptoms which you have mentioned seems that you had viral / upper respiratory infections recently Do not worry But avoid taking both syrups at a time If you even have missed also not to worry cover with next coming dose instead of compensating 2 doses Tusq syrups are mild sedative that might have lead to your lightheadedness or dizziness N related to your gas - consuming too much of black pepper might be the reason Take Mulethi tea - sip warm twice daily Warm soups warm water Turmeric milk
Start with these medicines 1. Tryodshang guggul 2BD A F 2. Sanjeevani vati 2BD A F 3. Sootsekhar rasa 2BD B F 4. Amrittoutra kashaya 20ml BD A F.
1.Sitopladi churna 1 tsp twicce daily with honey 2.Shwas kuthar ras 1 tab twice daily with water after meals 3.Khadiradi vati-use as lozenges
Lifestyle & Diet Tips - Avoid milk temporarily—switch to warm water with turmeric + ginger instead. -Gargle with rock salt + turmeric in hot water twice daily - Take early dinner, avoid late-night dosing. - Sip Ajwain + Saunf water for gas relief. - Steam inhalation with Tulsi + Pudina leaves may help loosen mucus.
For cough start with Sithopaladi churna half teaspoon with honey twice a day after food Kantakari avalehyam one teaspoon after food twice a day Shwasakutara rasa tab 1-0-1 after food For dizziness u can start with Sarivadi vati tab 1-0-1 after food Drink more of water and take more of ginger in ur diet
Hi Ramachandran, Start with correcting your digestive fire 1. Syp Liv 52 DS 1tsp-0-1tsp after food 2. Shaddharan Gulika 2-0-2 before food
For Cough start with 1. Muktadi churna + Talisadi churna + Sitopaladi churna - Mix equal quantity of these three and take ½tsp-½tsp-½ with honey thrice. 2. Halin drop capsule - steam inhalation twice a day 3. Apply Tila Taila mixed with pinch of rock salt and gently massage over upper chest and throat at night 4. Amritbindu for Local application (Apply this roll-on on your forehead and neck twice or thrice a day. 5. Take Koflet toffee 2-3 times a day. 6. On holiday, do Kunjal Kriya with lukewarm salted water and it will clear your extra mucous, watch video from YouTube about the same.
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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