How to treat diverticulitis pain in the ascending colon after surgery? - #52643

Hi! I’m an assistant to the Ask Ayurveda doctors. I’ve carefully reviewed your question.

I will explain your symptoms through the Ayurvedic perspective so you understand what is happening in your body as a whole.

The pinning pain you’re experiencing in the ascending colon after surgery can be understood through the lens of Vata dosha imbalance. Surgery and removal of a part of the colon can aggravate Vata, which governs movement and is responsible for pain when imbalanced. This can lead to irregularity and discomfort in the digestive tract.

In Ayurveda, the colon is the primary seat of Vata, and any disruption, such as surgery, can lead to increased dryness, irregularity, and pain. The pain you describe may also indicate the presence of ‘Vata prakopa’, or aggravated Vata, causing spasms and discomfort.

Post-surgery, your body’s natural balance may be disrupted, leading to weak digestion or ‘Agni’, which can further contribute to discomfort and pain. This imbalance may also be connected to other symptoms like changes in bowel habits or digestive health.

Ayurveda views this as a systemic imbalance where Vata aggravation, weak digestion, and possibly the presence of ‘Ama’ (toxins) could be contributing to your current condition. Addressing these elements holistically can help restore balance.

To give doctors a precise and effective treatment plan, your answers to the questions below are essential. Without this information, the recommendations will be more general and less accurate.

Please answer each question as clearly as possible:

1. How long have you been experiencing the pinning pain in the ascending colon? Choose from: Less than 1 week, 1-4 weeks, 1-6 months, More than 6 months.

2. How would you describe the intensity of the pain? Is it mild, moderate, severe, or very severe?

3. Do specific activities trigger the pain, such as eating certain foods, physical activity, or stress?

4. Have you noticed any other symptoms accompanying the pain, like fever, nausea, or changes in bowel habits?

5. How is your appetite and digestive health since the surgery? Do you experience bloating, gas, indigestion, or chronic issues like constipation?

6. How would you describe your overall energy levels? Are they high, moderate, low, or very low?

7. Have you made any dietary changes since your surgery? If so, what changes have you noticed?

Your detailed responses will greatly assist in crafting a personalized Ayurvedic approach to manage your symptoms effectively.

Your pain is likely due to mild inflammation and gas in the colon, especially after your previous surgery. Try eating light, low-spice, easy-to-digest foods like rice, khichdi, and boiled vegetables. Avoid oily, spicy, and gas-forming foods. Eat small meals, drink plenty of water, and walk after eating. –Rx: Tab. Hingwashtak Churna – 2 gm with warm water, BD after meals Tab. Kutaj Ghan Vati – 2 tabs, BD after meals Cap. Giloy Satva – 500 mg, BD Avipattikar Churna – 3 gm with warm water, HS —Diet Advice (Pathya): Light diet – khichdi, moong dal, boiled vegetables, warm water –Avoid – spicy, fried, chana, rajma, cabbage, cold foods –Lifestyle: Small frequent meals Walk after food Avoid stress –Follow-up: 7–10 days