Question 1

I'm struggling with IBS for the past five years. I've tried everything and gone through almost all the tests, but nothing seems to help. I'm curious to know if Ayurveda offers a permanent cure for this and how long it might take. I'm open to following any diet. Living in Bangalore, my life has become unbearable with this condition, and I really need some guidance on the treatment options available. Can you help?

Accepted Answer

Ayurveda can be a beneficial complementary approach for managing IBS symptoms, and some patients have reported significant relief; in Bangalore, you can consult Ayurvedic hospitals like SDM College of Ayurveda or AyurVAID, which offer personalized treatment plans, including dietary modifications, herbal supplements, and Panchakarma therapies, with treatment duration varying from 3-6 months to 1-2 years, depending on individual responses and severity of symptoms.

Question 2

I'm feeling like there's a marble stuck in my throat whenever I eat, and I can't figure out which food might be causing this. I've seen several doctors, and they say it's acid reflux or some kind of infection, but it just doesn't feel right to me. Could it be something else or linked to a specific type of food?

Accepted Answer

That could be GERD or mucosal congestion visit Gastroenterologist for evaluation and appropriate management

Question 3

I've been experiencing these sharp, needle-like pains in my chest that come and go within a few seconds. At first, they were on the right side, but now they're also happening on the left and sometimes even under my left arm. This all started after I began having that burping, indigestion feeling last week. I've noticed that physical exercise gives me a bit of relief, but it still feels like maybe there's a burp stuck in my chest or something. Should I be concerned about this?

Accepted Answer

Based on your symptoms, it sounds like you may be experiencing symptoms of acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). To help relieve your symptoms, you can try taking over-the-counter antacids such as Tums or Maalox. Additionally, you can also try medications like Omeprazole (Prilosec) or Ranitidine (Zantac) to reduce stomach acid production. It is important to avoid trigger foods such as spicy or fatty foods, caffeine, and alcohol. If your symptoms persist or worsen, it is advisable to consult with a healthcare professional for further evaluation and management.

I've been having really sticky and soft stools for a couple of days now and it feels like I'm not fully emptying my bowels. I had a colonoscopy done about 40 days ago, and everything seemed normal in the results. What could be causing the sticky stool?

Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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