Ask Ayurveda

/
/
/
Constant Burning in Upper Abdomen and Digestive Issues
FREE! Just write your question
— get answers from Best Ayurvedic doctors
No chat. No calls. Just write your question and receive expert replies
1000+ doctors ONLINE
#1 Ayurveda Platform
Ask question for free
00H : 10M : 26S
background image
Click Here
background image
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Question #45738
71 days ago
372

Constant Burning in Upper Abdomen and Digestive Issues - #45738

Client_98b60f

for the past 20–25 days I have been experiencing constant burning in my upper abdomen. Whatever I eat causes burning. Whenever anything spicy or containing chili enters my stomach, it immediately triggers severe burning. Sometimes my stool appears yellow mixed with black, and I am also having constipation with hard stools. I am currently taking an Ayurvedic mixture prescribed by an Ayurvedic doctor — Kamdudha Ras, Akik Pishti, Mulethi, Giloy, and Sutshekhar Ras — all mixed together as a powder, which I take on an empty stomach in the morning and evening. Along with this, I also take 1 teaspoon of Sukumara Ghrita on an empty stomach in the morning, and I take Amlapitta syrup 30 minutes before food. My diet right now includes only boiled turmeric-salt vegetables, roti, and saunf–dhania water. Please guide me whether these symptoms could indicate an ulcer or gastritis, and whether I should change the timing or dosage of these medications. Also, please let me know if the blackish stool could be a sign of bleeding.

How would you describe the severity of the burning sensation?:

- Severe

Have you noticed any specific foods that trigger the burning sensation?:

- Spicy foods

How often do you experience constipation?:

- Frequently
FREE
Question is closed

Doctor-recommended remedies for this condition

79 Doctors recommend
FREE! Ask an Ayurvedic Doctor — 24/7, 100% Anonymous
Get expert answers anytime, completely confidential. No sign-up needed.
background-image
background-image
background image
banner-image
banner-image

Doctors' responses

Your symptoms are indicative of gastritis or potentially, an ulcer, considering the intense burning sensation and altered stool appearance you describe. The yellow and black stool could hint at bleeding, a condition known as melena, which indicates gastrointestinal bleeding. It’s important to consult a medical professional urgently for a thorough investigation like an endoscopy to rule out or confirm these conditions and assess any risk of bleeding.

For your current Ayurvedic regimen, the combination of Kamdudha Ras, Akik Pishti, Mulethi, and Giloy is appropriate for reducing acidity and inflammation. Sutshekhar Ras is beneficial but should be taken cautiously if there’s suspicion of an ulcer. Continue taking this mixture, but ensure it’s done under the guidance of an Ayurvedic doctor. The Sukumara Ghrita is suitable for constipation and can continue. However, considering the symptoms, monitor your body’s response closely.

Regarding diet, continue with easily digestible foods. Avoid spices, chillies, fried foods, caffeine, and alcohol completely. Include more warm foods that aren’t raw or overly cold. Moong dal soup can be soothing—preferably well-cooked and spiced with turmeric, ginger, cumin, and coriander in minimal amounts.

For hydration, saunf-dhania water is good. Also, try adding jeera (cumin) water or coriander seed water to further aid digestion. Sipping lukewarm water throughout the day helps.

While these Ayurvedic interventions support digestive health, what’s crucial now is medical evaluation for severe symptoms like black stool. Please prioritize visiting a healthcare provider promptly, as Ayurvedic treatments should complement and not replace essential medical care, especially in potentially serious conditions.

10447 answered questions
28% best answers
Your personalized treatment is ready
We've added the medicines recommended by your doctor.
Your personalized treatment is ready
We've added the medicines recommended by your doctor.

0 replies

Considering the symptoms of constant burning in your upper abdomen and the immediate response to spicy foods, this could indicate an issue like hyperacidity, gastritis, or possibly an ulcer depending on specific underlying factors. The presence of blackish stools, specifically if they look like tar, can indeed suggest bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract. This, combined with yellow stool and the fact the symptoms have persisted, suggests you should seek immediate medical evaluation to rule out more serious conditions such as bleeding ulcers or perforation.

For the Ayurvedic approach, it’s prudent first to ensure safety by confirming there isn’t a medical emergency. If it’s safe to continue with Ayurveda, considering your current regimen, the medicines particularly aim at cooling and reducing pitta, which seem appropriate, yet sometimes it can be about the optimal usage and your body’s unique response. Kamdudha Ras and Akik Pishti are cooling, but monitoring their effect and ensuring freshness or batch is essential.

Regarding your current medicines, the time and dosage might be adjusted. Kamdudha Ras and Sutshekhar Ras can typically be sustained, but try shifting intake a bit closer to meals to buffer your stomach lining. Continue Sukumara Ghrita for gentle lubrication and support but avoid combining with anything cooling — meditate on whether you truly feel relief after each dose.

Perhaps introduce more medicinal hydration; Sip warm cumin water through the day without any other foods interfering within half an hour. Continue your boiled diet but integrate some mucilaginous foods like lightly mangled flax seed water.

Immediate attention to your symptom of potential bleeding is crucial, and making those adjustments can go in parallel if that concern’s addressed. Always keep medical services informed while pursuing these adjustments.

12900 answered questions
39% best answers

0 replies
Speech bubble
FREE! Ask an Ayurvedic doctor — 24/7,
100% Anonymous

600+ certified Ayurvedic experts. No sign-up.

About our doctors

Only qualified ayurvedic doctors who have confirmed the availability of medical education and other certificates of medical practice consult on our service. You can check the qualification confirmation in the doctor's profile.


Related questions

Doctors online

Latest reviews

Presley
2 days ago
Thanks a ton for this comprehensive list. Your advice about Ayurveda was such a relief! I feel more confident managing my allergies now.
Thanks a ton for this comprehensive list. Your advice about Ayurveda was such a relief! I feel more confident managing my allergies now.
John
2 days ago
Wow, thanks for the detailed plan! This really helps to have everything broken down like this. I’m relieved to have some clear steps to follow now. Super appreciated!
Wow, thanks for the detailed plan! This really helps to have everything broken down like this. I’m relieved to have some clear steps to follow now. Super appreciated!
Warren
2 days ago
Thank you so much for the advice! I’ll definitely give those a try. Really appreciate the clear suggestions, had no clue what to do before!
Thank you so much for the advice! I’ll definitely give those a try. Really appreciate the clear suggestions, had no clue what to do before!
Kayden
2 days ago
This was super helpful, thank u! The advice was clear and simple to follow. Already feeling a bit better after a few days.
This was super helpful, thank u! The advice was clear and simple to follow. Already feeling a bit better after a few days.