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GASTROPARESIS

by Dr Vaid Ji on Feb 14, 2024

GASTROPARESIS

GASTROPARESIS also called delayed gastric emptying . It is a condition in which food stays in stomach for a longer period.

CAUSES
  • Diabetes - most common causes
  • Dehydration
  • Injury to the vagus nerve
  • Neurological diseases
  • Stomach surgery                                                  
SYMPTOMS
  • Heartburn or GERD
  • Indigestion
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Constipation
  • Acid reflux and heartburn
  • Bloated stomach
  • Abdominal pain
  • Weight loss
Risk factor
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Parkinson disease
  • Scleroderma
  • Viral infection
  • Diabetes
ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA

Gastroparesis is a result of the aggravation of one or more of the three Doshas of the body (vata , pitta and kapha Doshas )

 

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR GASTROPARESIS
  • PIPPALI

Pippali help in problems like flatulence and heartburn , as it stimulates the digestive system and boosts appetite.

  • AMALAKI

It helps to increase gastric emptying and possess many antimicrobial properties.

  • BIBHITAKI

It is an laxative and astringent properties. It also helps in maintaining healthy intestine.

  • HARITAKI
  • GILOY

Giloy is an anti-inflammatory . it balance the vitiated pitta  in the body and helps to neutralize the excess acid and provide a cooling effect.

  • ASHWAGANDHA

It helps repair the damaged nerves  as well as tissue inside the stomach.

YOGA FOR GASTROPARESIS
  • Nadi shuddi pranayam
  • Uddiyana bhandha

 

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT FOR GASTROPARESIS

 

DIET AND LIFESTYLE

changes that provide relief from gastro paresis.

  • Chew well before swallowing food .
  • Control blood sugar level
  • Exercise
  • Avoid high-fat diet
  • Stay hydrate
  • Avoid intake of alcohol
Prevention of gastroparesis
  • Eat less fatty foods.
  • Avoid carbonated drinks and beer.
  • Treat heartburn.
  • Avoid oily , heavy, toxic, sweet and cold foods.
  • Do not smoke.
AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR GASTROPARESIS

    Liver Care Tablet

    Sheet Dhara

    PANCHASAKAR CHURNA

 

    Trikatu tablets