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Digestive Disorder
My symptoms: 1) Unnatural burping and farting (indigestion) 2) Weight loss, from 71 to 47 in the span of 8 years. 3) All the blood reports, including colonoscopy, are normal. 4) Sucked-in, abnormal, deconstructed, heavy, hard or extreme loos feeling in the stomach. 5) Restricted downward movement (Apan Vayu). It's not average constipation. Stool quality is not proper, bulk is missing. No loose motions at all. 6) Also, secondary Pitta imbalance along with Vata. (Shatavari or Kamdudha Rasa tablet give me a good feeling in stomach, but it's a self medication). Slight usage of ghee makes my stomach feel normal. 7) I usually take Hingwashtak, but it increases heat and my sleep becomes fragmented and broken. Acid/pitta controller medicines give me a good sleep dramatically. But that Churna still goes ok with my system. 8) I get hungry and sometime not. Although I never lost interest in food, I get hungry too. But I can't gain weight because of the above issues. HELP!
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You have an autoimmune condition for which you need proper guidance.  To begin with, follow HAIP DIET based on the anti-inflammatory principles of Ayurveda that will help in addressing the root cause of your condition
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Dashamoolarishta with Ashwagandharishta 5 ml each with 10 ml water after meals.
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Consult with doctor nearby punchkarma center for detoxification.
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Your symptoms suggest a chronic Vata-predominant digestive disorder with impaired Agni and Apana Vayu, along with secondary Pitta imbalance. Normal reports rule out major pathology, but functional gut imbalance can still cause weight loss, gas, improper stool formation and disturbed downward movement. Self-medication (Hingwashtak, Kamdudha, Shatavari) gives clues but Hingwashtak aggravating heat confirms Pitta sensitivity. This condition needs a structured Ayurvedic approach focusing on Agni correction, Apana regulation and gentle nourishment rather than laxatives. Please consult me for proper evaluation and a personalized treatment plan.
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Your problem needs proper treatment and managements so you may consult with  me through this channel  solve your problems.
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For your betterment and health, you must consult us as you just don’t need medication, but first you need to have your body constitution get checked assessment of each and every Dosa, each and every dhatu and each trimala. Here at PulseVaid: Clinic we will first assess you check your body constitution. Check the level of Dosa involved, and then your dietary and lifestyle modifications will be advised along with medication and Panchkarma if needed.
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Please, don’t pop up pills or Ayurveda supplements and medication without proper guidance and CONSULTATION. Each and every medicine has to go under digestion, then only it will give you effect if you are popping up so many medication without the ignition of your digestive Fire, the medicines will not give you that much effect which they are normally capable of. Thank you.
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Ok okay Go for with same try with warm water
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take Tab. sutshekar vati TDS
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You’ve described your condition very clearly. From an **Ayurveda point of view**, this is a **classic chronic Vata–Pitta disorder with Apāna-Vāyu avarodha (blocked downward movement)** and **Agni dysfunction**, not a structural disease — which matches your normal investigations. I’ll break this into **(A) what is really happening**, **(B) why medicines like Hingwashtak partly help but worsen sleep**, and **(C) a practical correction plan** that focuses on **weight gain, stool bulk, and Apāna restoration** — not just gas control. --- ## A) What is actually happening (Ayurvedic diagnosis) Your symptoms point to: ### 1️⃣ **Pakvāśaya-gata Vata + Apāna Vāyu Dushti** * Excess burping & gas * Missing stool bulk * “Sucked-in / hollow / heavy” abdominal sensation * Feeling of **blocked downward flow** despite no classic constipation This is **NOT simple constipation** — it’s **Apāna Vāyu moving upward instead of downward**. --- ### 2️⃣ **Vishama & Tikshna Agni alternating** * Sometimes hungry, sometimes not * Food digests partially → nutrients not absorbed → weight loss * Gas instead of stool formation This explains: * **Weight loss despite eating** * Thin stools * Feeling better with **ghee** and **Pitta-calming medicines** --- ### 3️⃣ **Secondary Pitta involvement** You already observed this correctly 👍 Evidence: * Hingwashtak increases heat & disturbs sleep * Acid/Pitta controllers improve sleep dramatically * Kamdudha & Shatavari give comfort So: > **Primary issue = Vata (Apāna + Samāna)** > **Secondary aggravation = Pitta** --- ## B) Why Hingwashtak helps but harms you Hingwashtak is: * 🔥 **Tikshna (sharp)** * 🔥 **Ushna (hot)** * Strong Vata-pacifier **but increases Pitta** In your body: * It pushes digestion temporarily * But **burns Ojas**, aggravates Pitta * Leads to **fragmented sleep, dryness, heat** So it is **NOT suitable for long-term use in your constitution**. --- ## C) Corrective strategy (this is the key part) ### 🎯 Goals 1. Restore **Apāna Vāyu downward movement** 2. Build **stool bulk** 3. Improve **absorption** 4. Calm **Pitta without suppressing Agni** 5. Enable **healthy weight gain** --- ## 1️⃣ Core daily correction (MOST IMPORTANT) ### ✅ **Ghee therapy (non-negotiable for you)** You already noticed its benefit — that’s diagnostic. **Dose** * 1 tsp **cow ghee** * Morning **empty stomach** * With **warm water or warm milk (if tolerated)** 👉 This: * Lubricates Pakvāśaya * Restores Apāna * Improves stool bulk * Nourishes tissues (Dhātus) ⚠️ Do NOT fear ghee — your body **needs unctuousness**. --- ## 2️⃣ Replace Hingwashtak with safer Agni support ### ❌ Stop daily Hingwashtak (You may use it **once a week only if needed**) ### ✅ Better alternatives for YOU: **Option A (preferred):** * *******Churna** – ½ tsp at bedtime with warm water * Regulates Pitta * Improves sleep * Corrects bowel movement direction **Option B (if gas is dominant):** * ******+ ****** * ****½ tsp * ****¼ tsp * At night with warm water This combination: * Moves Apāna downward * Builds stool bulk * Soothes gut lining --- ## 3️⃣ Daytime digestion (without overheating) Instead of Hingwashtak during the day: ### ✅ **Jeera–Fennel water** * Boil ½ tsp jeera + ½ tsp saunf * Sip warm after meals This: * Reduces gas * Supports Agni * Does NOT aggravate Pitta --- ## 4️⃣ For weight gain & tissue nourishment ### ✅ *****is appropriate — but timing matters** * Take **at night**, not daytime * ½ tsp powder or 1 capsule * With warm milk or water Why it helps you: * Nourishes Rasa & Mamsa Dhatu * Calms Pitta * Supports gut lining --- ## 5️⃣ Stool bulk restoration (critical) Your stool lacks **Kapha & unctuousness**, not water. ### Add daily: * Well-cooked rice or rice gruel * Moong dal (not chana, rajma, soy) * Stewed vegetables (lauki, pumpkin, carrot) * Avoid raw salads for now --- ## 6️⃣ What to AVOID strictly (for 8–12 weeks) ❌ Dry foods ❌ Excess spices ❌ Fermented food ❌ Late-night meals ❌ Skipping meals ❌ Excess fasting ❌ Continuous heating formulations These **increase Vata + Pitta**, worsening your condition. --- ## Expected improvements timeline 🕒 **2–3 weeks** * Better sleep * Less burping * Softer, more formed stools 🕒 **6–8 weeks** * Visible weight stabilization * Improved abdominal comfort * Regular hunger without extremes 🕒 **3 months** * Gradual weight gain * Stronger digestion * Reduced dependency on medicines --- ## VERY IMPORTANT NOTE Your condition **will not resolve with single medicines**. It improves only when: > **Lubrication + Direction correction + Gentle Agni support** are done together. You are **not incurable**, and nothing is “damaged permanently”. --- ### I need just 3 quick clarifications to fine-tune this: 1️⃣ Do you pass stool **once daily or less than that**? 2️⃣ Is your body generally **cold or heat-prone**? 3️⃣ Does stress or anxiety worsen your gut symptoms? Reply with these, and I’ll refine this into a **personalized 90-day recovery plan** for you. Advice- self medication is hazardous, always consult ayurvedic doctor before taking ayurvedic medicine. Consult me personally for details
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Good observations, and patience to respond to vividly.
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All of your symptoms seems to be due to low digestive fire and imbalance in your digestion..According to Ayurveda..most of the problems are due to undigested food material producing toxins and consequently poor absorption of nutrients..kindly take medicines under guidance of an Ayurveda doctor
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As for now..start having Fibre in your food to add bulk
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Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailment before consuming any medicine
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First of all you cant treat your digestive system with alot of medicines that your stomach cannot even digest. You've mandagni or low digestive fire due to which none of the nutrients are getting absorbed thus its causing you to have ama or toxins causing you indigestion,sometimes constipation,heavy or bulky feeling also looseness of stomach. These all are the symptoms of undigested food getting stored and removing raw particles from your stomach. So for  this you should start with deepana pachana dravyas or herbs such as Ampachak vati-2-0-2(A/F) and Chitrakadi vati-1-0-1(A/F) along with tab dizomap-1.5BD(with first bout of food) for 15 days.
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You need proper guidance with treatment
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consult personally for better treatment
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Take Baisanara churna 5 gm
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Kindly discuss your symptoms with investigation.  analysis and diagnose your problem.
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reanalysis required
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Maintain diet and take ayurveda medications
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You explain very well it's purely watpitta dosh vikrut vyadhi you should go with nadi parikshan and then panchkarma and improve your lifestyle
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Hello Sir, I hope this message finds you well. I am Dr. Mrunalini (MD Ayurveda), and I would like to discuss your medical condition, which appears to be influenced by your lifestyle and eating habits. To provide you with personalized guidance, could you please share your current eating schedule with me? This will help me understand what you typically eat and when. Based on this information, I can advise you on what foods to incorporate into your diet and what to avoid for your specific condition. Please avoid self-prescribing any medications, as this can lead to complications. I look forward to your response so that we can work together towards improving your health. Best regards, Dr. Mrunalini (MD Ayurveda)
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