Esophagitis (Amlapitta)
विरुद्धदुष्टाम्लविदाहिपित्तप्रकोपिपानान्नभुजोविदग्धम्।
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Esophagitis (Amlapitta) - Causes, Symptoms and Ayurvedic Treatment
Esophagitis in children is the inflammation of the squamous esophageal epithelium. It may result from various causes, including acid and nonacid gastroesophageal reflux (GER), food allergies, dysmotility due to various causes, infections, trauma, and iatrogenic causes. In the pediatric population, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), infection, eosinophilic esophagitis, and corrosive ingestions account for most cases.
In Ayurveda, Esophagitis can be correlated to Amlapitta which is one of the commonest vyadhi (disease) of annavahasrotas (Gastrointestinal tract disorder), caused by vitiated agni (Appetite).
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Causes of Esophagitis
- A backflow of acid fluid from the stomach to the esophagus (GERD)
- Vomiting
- Medications such as aspirin and anti-inflammatories
- Viruses, fungi, bacteria, or diseases that weaken the immune system
Ayurvedic Reference of Esophagitis (Amlapitta)
Symptoms of Esophagitis
The following are the most common symptoms for ulcerative esophagitis. However, symptoms differ in each children. They include,
- Epigastric and / or substernal burning pain, especially when lying down or straining; and can make swallowing difficult (dysphagia)
- Regurgitation
- Heart burn
- Pain while swallowing food
- Water brash
- Nausea
- Chest pain
- Belching
- Head ache
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Diet in Esophagitis
Do’s (Pathya) in Esophagitis
- Take meals in a relaxed atmosphere at regular intervals.
- Do exercise regularly.
- Instead of taking three big meals, take 4-6 smaller portions
- Raise the head end of your bed or sleep on extra pillows so that head is higher than your feet
Don’ts (Apathya) in Esophagitis
- Avoid tea, coffee, and carbonated or alcoholic beverages
- Avoid processed and fermented foods, curd
- Avoid using garlic, ginger, onions, tomatoes, and vinegar in cooking
- Avoid rich gravies, sour, salty, and spicy foods
- Avoid physical activities just after eating
- Avoid mental stress & worries
Yoga Therapy for Esophagitis
Specific Asanas (Yoga), Pranayama, meditation, deep relaxation techniques, help to arrest the progression of the disease.
Postures include,
- Vajrasana,
- Bhujangasana
- Salabhasana
Pranayama include,
- Bhastrika
- Shitali
- Shitkari
Ayurvedic Treatment for Esophagitis
Line of treatment
- Avoid causative factors
- Palliative treatment – As the disease is of Pitta origin, all measures are undertaken to pacify pitta.
- Panchakarma treatment – When a patient cannot be well managed with oral medications ‘Panchakarma procedures’ like Vamana (emesis) or virechana (purgation) whichever is needed should be administered. In chronic cases, Asthapanavasti (medicated enema) is indicated.
Internal Medicines for Esophagitis
- Narikela Lavan
- Dashang Kwath
- Bhoonimbadi kwatha
- Patoladi Kwatha
- Gulucyadi Kashaya
- Amalakyadi Churna
- Avipattikar Churna
- Amalaki Rasayan
- Shatavari Ghrit
- Aahar Amrutham Bindu
- Pitpapra Swaras
- Yashti Ghrit
- Sukumaara Ghritam
- Shishu Laxoherb
- Dadimadi Ghrita
- Sutashekhar Rasa
- Prawal Pishti
- Prawal Panchamrit
- Shankh Bhasma
Purificatory Therapies for Esophagitis
- Vamana (Emesis)
- Virechana (Purgation)
- Asthapanavasti (Medicated Enema)
Single Herbs Used in Esophagitis
- Ardraka ( Zingiber officinale) ( After proper assessment of dosha)
- Vacha ( Acorus calamus) and
- Musta ( Cyperus rotundus)
- Parpata ( Fumaria indica)
- Yashtimadhu ( Glycyrrhiza Glabra)
- Sauf ( Foeniculum Vulgare)
- Anjeer ( Ficus Carica)
- Shrifal ( Aegle marmelos)
- Bhumi Amla ( Phyllanthus niruri)
- Dadima ( Punica Granatum)
- Sariva ( Hemidesmus Indicus)
- Amalaki ( Phyllanthus emblica)
- Hrivera ( Valeriana wallichii)
Article Written By: Dr. Sahil Gupta, Ayurvedic Allergist
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