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Elderly Couple Experiencing Fatigue and Loss of Appetite After Illness
Geriatrics & Rejuvenation
Question #51880
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Elderly Couple Experiencing Fatigue and Loss of Appetite After Illness - #51880

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My friend and his wife who are in their 80s had fever and cold. They now feel listless and have lost their appetite.

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●Hot Water Therapy Drink lukewarm water throughout the day. Benefits: • Thins mucus (phlegm) • Clears the nose • Soothes the throat • Improves immunity ●Classical Decoction Ingredients: • Basil - 7 leaves • Ginger - 1 inch • Black pepper - 3 grains • Cinnamon - 1 piece • Licorice - 1 piece • Water - 2 cups. Boil and drink 1 cup twice a day. ●Sitopalada Powder, an Ayurvedic respiratory medicine How to consume: 1/2 teaspoon of Sitopalada powder with honey or lukewarm water twice daily Benefits: • Relieves cough • Sore throat Loosens mucus Cleanses the respiratory tract • Nourishes the lungs This isn’t just a medicine, it’s a ritual of breathing. ●Nasya Therapy Two drops of Anu Taila or sesame oil in the morning. Benefits: • Opens the nose • Clears the sinuses • Relieves headache • Boosts immunity ●Medicinal Steam Water + Ajwain/Eucalyptus Oil for 5-7 minutes. Steam Benefits: • Virus neutralization Reduces congestion • Breathing becomes easier ●Diets that help: Hot food, soup, ginger-honey, turmeric milk, cold milk, fried food, cold drinks ●Build strength before illness. Regularly: Amla • Chyawanprash • Turmeric Lifestyle Discipline: Ayurveda is not a cure, it is the art of living.

• Kerala Ayurveda Draksharishta (Draksharishta 450 Ml) — x2 • Kerala Ayurveda Chyavanprash Lehyam - 500 Gm (Chyavanprash 500 Gm) — x2 • Kerala Ayurveda Aswagandharishta (Aswagandharishta 450 Ml) — x2


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avoid spicy food and ilk and milk produts intake 4 lit water take ssudarsana tab 2-0-2 take ashwagandha lehyam 1 tsp after food take immuno 2–2-2 after foood take triphala -0-0-2 after food at night


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Hello I can understand your concern for your elderly friends It is very common in 80s to have fever with cold After 80s body need extra time to regain the strength Currently they are having weakness, fatigue with no feeling of eating this all suggests that they are still recovering and gaining strength UNDERSTANDING -Post fever digestive fire becomes weak so it causes -loss of appetite -weakness -Fatigue -Recovery becomes slow In Elderly people this receovery phase takes even longer so extra care is essential AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT The main focus now is to strengthen and nourish the systems 1.Improving Digestion Have a daily fresh piece of ginger with a pinch of rock salt before food -warm jeera tea once a day Chitakadi vati 1 tablet before lunch once a day 2.Have easy to digest nourishing food As they have low appetite have food which is easy to digest -Have Rice gruel -Soft khichadi -Vegatbles soup GENTLE AYURVEDIC MEDICATIONS 1.Chitakadi vati 1 tablet before lunch once a day -Chywanprash 1 tsp daily -Draksha -raisins for STRNEGTH LIFETSYLE TIPS -have adequate rest -Sound sleep. -Gentle walk after meal As they are elederly i will suggest you to monitor their symptoms -If they have Peristent fever -breathing difficulty Please visit nearby physician Wishing them a good health 😊 If they need any help be free to ask Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate


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It is very normal for this experience when age is 80. Drink Lukewarm water. Chew an inch of ginger before food Avoid heavy food. Start with dal and rice or dal khichadi and slowly slowly increase the food quantity and slowly slowly shift to carbs and proteins. Donot overeat. Avoid processed food. Medication Chavanprash Avleham 1 tsp in the morning. Syp. Amrutarishtam 2 tsp twice a day after food.


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✓Medicines Draksharishta – 10 ml + 30 ml warm water twice daily after meals Chyawanprash (sugar-free / low-sugar version) – ½–1 tsp morning with warm water or milk (if tolerated) Pippali churna – 250–500 mg twice daily with honey (small pinch) Ashwagandha capsule (low dose) – 250 mg night with warm water ✓Daily Must-Do Warm water sip all day (small amounts frequently – 1.5–2 L total) Very small & frequent meals (5–6 times/day) – never force large portions Light sun exposure 10–15 min morning (vitamin D & mood lift) Gentle 5–10 min walk indoors or in balcony (if able) – improves appetite & circulation ✓Diet Morning: ½ banana mashed with ½ tsp ghee + pinch cardamom Mid-morning: thin moong soup (very dilute) + ½ tsp ghee Lunch/Dinner: thin moong-rice khichdi (70% water consistency) + 1 tsp ghee + pinch rock salt Evening: pomegranate juice (diluted) or coconut water (small amount) Night: warm milk (or almond milk) + pinch nutmeg/jaiphal Avoid: cold, raw, heavy, spicy, fried, dairy if bloating occurs Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma


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Namaste, After fever and cold, especially in elderly people, it is common to feel weakness, low energy, and reduced appetite for some time. Simple measures that may help: Give light, warm, and easily digestible food like khichdi, soups, or dal rice. Encourage small, frequent meals instead of heavy meals. Ensure adequate fluids like warm water, herbal teas, or thin buttermilk. Allow proper rest and gradual return to normal activity. You can add mild spices like ginger or cumin in food to support digestion. If weakness or loss of appetite continues for many days or worsens, it is better to consult a doctor to rule out any underlying issue. Ayurvedic medicines sometimes used to support recovery include: Chyawanprash – traditionally used to support strength and immunity. Drakshasava – sometimes used to help improve appetite and energy. Consult me for more advice and suggestions on the above medicines.

• Chyavanprash Lehyam - 500 Gm - Kerala Ayurveda (Chyavanprash 500 Gm) — x3 • Draksharishta (450 Ml) - Kerala Ayurveda (Draksharishta 450 Ml) — x3


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Giloy ghan vati - 1 tab twice daily Serve warm easily digestive food like moong dal khichdi season with ginger and cumin avoid heavy oily and cold food lukewarm water infused with small piece of Ginger throughout the day ensure adequate sleep but encourage light movement like indoor work


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Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins twice daily Follow up after 15 days


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Take Pancharista 20ml bd Chitrakadhi vati 1tab bd Ashwagandharista 20ml bd AF Avoid oily spicy food meat alcohol smoking u ll get results


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Hello, I hope they have do not have any chronic illness and not on medication for Type 2 DM, hypertension etc. If not let them start taking the following: 1. DRAKSHOVIN SPECIAL TOINC(DHOOTPAPESHWAR) 15ML—0-----15ML by adding equal amount of water after breakfast and after dinner for 30 days. Take care, Kind regards.


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Let them start with Giloy tab 1-0-1 Ashwagandha cap 0-0-1 Chitrakadi vati 1-0-1 Sithophaladi churna 1/2-0-1/2 tsp with honey Once advice them to get the routine basic fever profile


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Hi Ask them to take Chitrak haritki avelaga 1 tsp BD Haridra khand 1 tsp BD Laxmivilas rasa nardiye-1 BD All above with warm water


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Weakness and loss of appetite after fever and cold usually happen because Agni (digestive fire) becomes weak and Kapha-Vata imbalance remains in the body after illness. Ayurveda focuses on restoring Agni, improving digestion, and gradually rebuilding strength. 1. Ayurvedic Medicines (15 days) Chitrakadi Vati Dose: 1 tablet twice daily after meals with lukewarm water. Benefit: Improves Agni (digestion), stimulates appetite, and reduces Ama (toxins). Laxmi Vilas Ras Dose: 1 tablet twice daily after meals with honey or warm water for 15 days. Benefit: Helps in recovery after fever, cold, and respiratory weakness, improves strength and vitality. (Medicines should preferably be taken under guidance of an Ayurvedic physician, especially in elderly patients.) 2. Diet Guidelines Since appetite is low, food should be light, warm, and easy to digest. Recommended foods Moong dal khichdi with a little ghee Vegetable soups (bottle gourd, carrot, pumpkin) Rice gruel (kanji/manda) in the initial days Warm herbal water (boiled with ginger or cumin) Stewed apple or ripe papaya in small quantities Foods to avoid Cold foods and drinks Fried, oily, and heavy foods Curd at night Packaged or processed food 3. Lifestyle Guidelines Encourage adequate rest and sleep to help recovery. Drink small sips of warm water throughout the day. Gentle short walks inside the house once energy improves. Keep the body warm and protected from cold wind. Light abhyanga (oil massage) with warm sesame oil can help reduce weakness and improve circulation. 4. Simple Home Support A pinch of dry ginger powder with honey once daily can help improve appetite. Tulsi-ginger warm herbal tea may help clear residual cold and improve energy. If weakness, fever, breathlessness, or loss of appetite continues beyond 1–2 weeks, they should consult a physician to rule out any underlying condition.


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HELLO, In Ayurveda , this condition is a classical example of vata-kapha imbalance post fever -INITIAL STAGE (fever/cold)= the ama (toxins/undigested matter ) and vitiated Kapha Dosha accumulated in the respiratory tract causing cold and fever -CURRENT STAGE (no appetite)= The fever has subsided but the digestive fire has becomes extremely weak. The ama created during the fever has now started to circulate and block the subtle channels of the body This leads to heaviness, tastelessness, loss of appetite, and loss of strength Because they are In their 80s , their tissues are naturally weaker making recovery slower TREATMENT GOALS -Deepan-pachan= kiddle the digestive fire and digest the remaining ama -BALYA= gentle nourishment to restore strength without increasing ama INTERNAL MEDICATIONS PHASE 1= DEEPAN PACHAN First 5 days 1) TRIKATU CHURNA= 1gm mixed with little honey twice daily before meals =acts as a deep metabolic stimulant. It digests ama and relieves kapha blockages 2) SITOPALADI CHURNA= 3gm mixed with 1 tsp honey twice daily after meals =excellent post febrile tonic for the respiratory system. It improves appetite and relieves residual cough or congestion 3) HIGWASTAKA CHURNA= 1gm with warm water before meals = removes vata disturbances in the digestive tract PHASE 2= AFTER APPETITE RETURNS Focus on gentle rejuvenaton 1) CHYAWANPRASHA= 1 tsp twice daily after meals with warm milk = ultimate geriatric tonic . It nourishes all seven dhatus , improves immunity and restores energy 2) ASHWAGADHA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm milk at bedtime =rejuvenates the muscles and nervous system ,directly combating listlessness DIET PLAN The diet must be warm, light, liquid and oily to counter vata dryness and kapha heaviness -RICE GRUEL= the water from cooked rice . season with a pinch of rock salt and ginger juice. This is the ideal food for the first few days -KHICHDI= add a little ghee after cooking -SOUPS= vegetabe soup with ginger and black pepper or warm moong dal soup -WARM MILK= small quantities of warm warm milk with a pinch of turmeric or nutmeg at night, provided it does not worsen congestion AVOID STRICTLY -Absoutely No cold drinks, refrigerated food, fruits straight from the fridge -avoid heavy sweets, pastries, deep fried items. af ledtvers -avoid raw salads ad curd, especially at night LIFESTYLE ADVICE -COMPLETE REST =The body repairs itself during sleep.Encourage them to rest and take short naps if needed -GENTLE WARMTH= ensure they are warm avoid ac or fans directly blowing. Gentle massage of the feet and hands with warm sesame oil will soothe vata and improve circulation INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED -CBC -Blood sugar levels HYDRATION CHECK= ensure they are passing urine at least 4-5 times a day and the color is pale yellow to clear. If urine is dark or infrequent , they are dehydrated and need ORS or medical attention DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU


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AS YOUR FRIEND IS 80 SYEARS OLD AND RECENTLY HAD FEVER AND COLD NOW FEELS LISTLESS AND HAS LOSS OF APPETITE THIS IS COMMON AFTER INFECTION IN ELDERLY AS THE BODY IS WEAK AND DIGESTIVE FIRE IS LOW HE SHOULD FOCUS ON NOURISHING EASILY DIGESTIBLE FOODS LIKE WARM SOUPS LENTILS RICE COOKED VEGETABLES AND GHEE SMALL FREQUENT MEALS WILL HELP RESTORE ENERGY IN AYURVEDA HERBS LIKE ASHWAGANDHA 500 MG TWICE DAILY SHATAVARI 1 GRAM TWICE DAILY GUDUCHI 500 MG TWICE DAILY CAN HELP IMPROVE IMMUNITY AND STRENGTHEN THE BODY FOR RECOVERY HE SHOULD AVOID COLD RAW FOODS AND HEAVY SPICY MEALS REST ADEQUATELY AND TAKE WARM WATER FREQUENTLY MODERATE LIGHT EXERCISE LIKE SHORT WALKS INSIDE HOME CAN IMPROVE CIRCULATION IF LISTLESSNESS PERSISTS OR IF HE HAS FEVER SHORTNESS OF BREATH WEIGHT LOSS OR CHEST SYMPTOMS HE SHOULD SEE A DOCTOR PROMPTLY FOR EVALUATION HIS WIFE SHOULD ALSO FOLLOW SIMILAR NOURISHING DIET AND SUPPORTIVE HERBS WHILE ENSURING SHE STAYS HYDRATED AND RESTED


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