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I felt acidity since last 6 months. Before 15 days my ayurvedic doctor suggested me for virechana. Last saturday I completed my virechana process 13 loose motion but not feel tired after that I took concenrated warm lemon juice. After virechana I felt more acidity. My doctor again suggested me that next friday you will take two days ghee and steam massage and then next day virechan tablet. Shall I do again virechana or not. Please give some valuable advice
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Actually virechana is shodhan karma.And thier are some indication,contraindications, Purva karma ,pashat karma,pathya Apathya,and also when to do ,when to not do it,Prakurti of patient also important,vydhi vyadhi awastha also important so consult properly and then take treatment for that
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Virechana, also known as purgation therapy, is a traditional Ayurvedic treatment used to detoxify the body by eliminating excess Pitta dosha, which is often associated with the digestive system.
Acidity, or acid reflux, occurs when the stomach's acid flows back into the esophagus, causing symptoms like heartburn, discomfort, and indigestion. From an Ayurvedic perspective, acidity can be related to an imbalance of pita
- Virechana may help reduce Pitta imbalance, which is a common root cause of acidity.
- Proper Ayurvedic management, including diet, lifestyle modifications, and herbal remedies, can help control acidity.
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Yes thats helpful. But stay hydrated and take very simple and light food.
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Thanks for explaining your case in detail â it helps in giving precise advice. Youâre doing well by choosing Ayurvedic detox (Virechana) for chronic acidity, but the right timing, preparation (Purva Karma), and recovery care (Paschat Karma) are very critical.
𧪠Based on Your Current Situation:
â³ï¸ Summary of What Happened:
Youâve had acidity for 6 months.
You did Virechana 1 week ago (13 bowel movements, no fatigue).
Post-Virechana, instead of relief, acidity increased.
Doctor is suggesting another Virechana soon.
ð¿ Ayurvedic Insight
Virechana is very effective for Pitta imbalance (which causes acidity), but if:
Itâs done too soon again
Digestive fire (Agni) is weak post-first Virechana
Paschat Karma (post-care) is skipped or wrong (e.g., lemon juice right after Virechana is too acidic)
â¡ï¸ Then it may aggravate acidity instead of curing it.
âMy Honest Advice:
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1. Do NOT repeat Virechana so soon
Let your agni and gut lining heal first. Doing Virechana again within 7â10 days of previous one is not advised unless extremely necessary and with perfect pitta balance.
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2. Now focus on:
Restoring digestive fire (Agni)
Healing your gut lining (which is likely irritated)
Following Paschat Karma diet strictly for 7â10 days
ð Post-Virechana Recovery (What to Do Now)
𥣠Diet (Very Important)
Time Food
Day 1â3 Manda (rice water), light green moong dal, no oil, no lemon
Day 4â7 Khichdi, bottle gourd, pumpkin, soft veggies with cumin and ghee
No Tea, lemon, tomato, spicy food, pickle, curd, milk, raw salad
Drink warm water only. Avoid cold water or drinks.
ð¿ Ayurvedic Medicines to Calm Pitta & Acidity
for that you have to consult us.
ð§ââï¸ Lifestyle
Wake up by 6:30 AM, sleep by 10 PM
Avoid screen use after dinner
Walk slowly after meals for digestion
Avoid mental stress or anger (Pitta aggravates with stress)
âShould You Do Virechana Again?
Only after 4â6 weeks, and only if:
Your digestive fire is stable
Your current acidity improves
Paschat Karma is well followed
ð Then the second Virechana may help deeply.
If you'd like, I can make a 7-day post-Virechana meal plan or herbal kit to balance acidity gently. Let me know ð
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book consultation with us for more details.
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kindly follow the advice.
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Send prescription that you are following right now
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Your question looks like stress and headache,...but the other detailings are some thing related to panchakarma ...
Kindly consult your doctor about the procedure you are into .
Regarding stress and headache we have treatment with medicines in Ayurveda
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Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailment before consuming any medicine
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Hello,
Acidity in ayurveda can be correlated with " अम्लपित्त" Amlapitta.
Amlapitta is also categorized again in 2 types
1: Kapha predominant 2. Vata predominant
Your symptoms decide which type is yours and your treatment modality will highly depend on the same.
Given that you already have done virechan your Ayurvedic Dr will have definitely done your prakruti parikshan and will have opted this procedure.
If you have been feeling lately more of acidity then it might be Atiyog lakshan of Virechan karma.
This type of symptoms do have a solution like consumption of pitta shamak medicines, etc.
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Please consult your treating Dr for the same.
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Dm for personalized tailored treatment plans (nine zero eight two one five two three seven six)
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No....
Plz share ur Drs prescription...
Don't self medicate
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For acidity avipatikar churn ,100gm, kamdudharas 20gm, mukta shukti10gm,mixwell1/2tsf withwater before food twice aday.drink alovera juice empty stomach for15.drink cumin ginger methiwateremptystomach.
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avoid spicyfood dairy products avoid sour product.you can drink lemon water, buttermilk withjeera, coldmilk.eat timelylight homecookfood.
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do yoga pranayam meditation regularly
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Start proper ayurvedic medicine...
To get rid of this problem
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consult for prescription and guidance
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Dr. Raghuveer
Ayurveda
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Virechana is a powerful cleansing therapy best done under strict supervision. Sometimes, after the first virechana, temporary aggravation of acidity can happen due to imbalance in digestion (Agni).
Before proceeding with the second virechana, ensure your digestion is well settled. Follow your doctorâs advice on ghee intake and steam massage carefullyâthey prepare the body for effective detox.
If acidity worsens or persists, discuss with your doctor about adjusting the treatment or considering alternative therapies.
Always listen to your body and avoid rushing repeat purgation.
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