Hello I get why you’re worried—nobody likes old stomach problems coming back, especially after you thought you’d put them behind you. The good news? What you’re feeling now looks like a simple inflammation, not a new ulcer. So, let’s not panic. We can handle this.
YOUR CONCERN
A couple years back, you had a stomach ulcer, but that healed up with treatment. Now, for the past week or two, you’ve been getting that burning feeling and heartburn again. The main trigger? You had chillies several days in a row. Otherwise, your diet’s pretty healthy.
AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE
From an Ayurvedic angle, this all points to aggravated Pitta. Basically, too much heat and spice irritated your stomach lining again. Add in your past ulcer, and your stomach’s already a bit sensitive. So you end up with burning, inflammation, and heartburn. The bright side: This is gastritis, not another ulcer—as long as you’re not having severe pain, vomiting, or bleeding.
What do we want to achieve?
Cool down and heal your stomach lining Settle excess acid (calm the Pitta) Keep an ulcer from coming back Get your digestion back on track, gently
TREATMENT PLAN
INTERNAL MEDICATION
1.Yashtimadhu (Licorice) Churna: Half a teaspoon, twice a day, with warm milk or water. This helps heal and soothe your stomach.
2.Shatavari kalpa Half a teaspoon, twice daily after meals. Great for cooling and protecting the lining.
3.Avipattikar Churna: Half a teaspoon at bedtime with lukewarm water. Balances acid without drying you out. Stick with this for 3–4 weeks.
DIET PLAN –this really matters
What to eat: Rice gruel (kanji), soft rice, oats Boiled veggies—think lauki, pumpkin, carrot Milk, buttermilk (just not sour) Coconut water A teaspoon of ghee every day
What to skip for at least 3 weeks: Chillies, pepper, garam masala Fried stuff Tea, coffee Alcohol, smoking Citrus fruits, tomatoes, vinegar
Lifestyle change
Eat meals at regular times Don’t skip food Don’t lie down right after eating Try to keep a 2–3 hour gap between dinner and sleep Practice calm breathing or anything that helps you relax
In about 5–7 days, the burning and heartburn should start to fade. Two to three weeks in, the inflammation should be gone. Give it a month, and your stomach should feel stronger overall.
Your symptoms are triggered by diet and can be reversed. Stick to cooling foods and these simple measures, and you can keep ulcers from coming back for good.
Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate
YOUR SYMPTOMS SUGGEST REIRRITATION OF THE STOMACH LINING WHICH CAN OCCUR EVEN AFTER A PREVIOUS ULCER HAS COMPLETELY HEALED WHEN STRONG TRIGGERS LIKE CHILLIES ARE TAKEN CONTINUOUSLY FOR A FEW DAYS THIS DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN A NEW ULCER BUT INDICATES AGGRAVATED PITTA AND INFLAMMATION IN THE STOMACH
FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT PLEASE STOP CHILLIES SPICY FRIED SOUR FOODS COFFEE AND VERY HOT FOOD COMPLETELY FOR NOW TAKE SIMPLE SOFT FRESHLY COOKED FOOD IN SMALL QUANTITIES AT REGULAR INTERVALS AND DO NOT SKIP MEALS
FOR SOOTHING AND HEALING THE STOMACH YOU MAY TAKE AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA HALF TEASPOON TWICE DAILY BEFORE FOOD WITH LUKEWARM WATER
ALONG WITH THIS TAKE YASHTIMADHU CHURNA HALF TEASPOON TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD WITH WARM WATER THIS IS VERY EFFECTIVE FOR GASTRIC INFLAMMATION AND OLD ULCER SENSITIVITY
IF HEARTBURN OR BURNING IS MORE YOU MAY ADD KAMADUDHA RASA PLAIN ONE TABLET TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD
AVOID LYING DOWN IMMEDIATELY AFTER MEALS KEEP A GAP OF AT LEAST TWO HOURS BEFORE SLEEP AND TRY TO KEEP YOUR MIND CALM AS STRESS ALSO INCREASES STOMACH HEAT
WITH STRICT DIETARY DISCIPLINE AND REGULAR MEDICINE THE DISCOMFORT AND BURNING SHOULD START REDUCING WITHIN ONE TO TWO WEEKS AND THE STOMACH CAN SETTLE WELL AGAIN
Now start with
Avipattikara churna 1/2-0-1/2 tsp before meals with water Mulethi churna 1/4 th tsp with warm water
Avoid spicy sour fermented food completely
Soak half tsp of coriander seeds at night morning filter n drink the water
Wait for 3 to 4 days if pain still doesn’t subside then once get upper hi endoscopy to rule out any ulcers
1.Avipattikar churna 1 tsp twice daily with lukewarm water before meals 2.Kamdugdha rasa 1 tab twice daily with honey 3.Yastimadhu churna 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk before meals 4.Syp. Amlapitta Mishran 2 tsp thrice daily
🥣 Dietary & Lifestyle Guidance - Avoid irritants: Chillies, fried foods, sour pickles, coffee, alcohol. - Prefer cooling foods: Rice gruel (kanji), moong dal soup, milk, ghee, coconut water, pomegranate. - Small, frequent meals: Prevents acid build-up. - Hydration: Sip lukewarm water throughout the day. - Stress management: Pranayama (Sheetali, Anulom Vilom) and meditation calm pitta and vata.
Warm Regards DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT
Ayurvedic Prescription 1. Mix: Avipattikar Churna (1/2 tsp) + Kamadudha Ras (1 tablet, crushed). Time: Take this twice daily, before meals.
2. The Healer (Mucosa Repair) Yashtimadhu (Licorice) Powder: Dosage: 1/2 teaspoon mixed with a little Ghee or Milk. Twice daily on an empty stomach.
3. Sutshekhar Ras (Plain): 1 tablet twice daily after food.
Strict Dietary Rules (For 2 Weeks) Stop the Trigger: Zero Chilies (Green or Red). Even a small amount will re-open the wound. Cooling Diet: Eat sweet and cooling foods like Cold Milk, Rice, Ghee, and Sweet Fruits (Melons, Pears). Aloe Vera: Drink 20ml of fresh Aloe Vera juice in the morning. It cools the burning sensation instantly.
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
