22-Year-Old Male Patient Recovered from Esophagitis – A Case Study

Abstract

A 22-year-old male patient had been suffering from esophagitis and had previously undergone allopathic treatment. He visited IAFA® seeking a permanent cure for his condition. Under the guidance of Dr. Gupta at IAFA®, he underwent a 3-month Ayurvedic treatment along with dietary recommendations, which resulted in remarkable improvement. Read this case study to understand how he was treated in just 3 months, and how you can also receive therapy for various types of allergies and other conditions at IAFA®.

He consulted Dr. Gupta through an online consultation. His chief complaints included difficulty swallowing, chest pain, pain during swallowing, improper digestion, and heartburn. These are common symptoms observed in patients with esophagitis. The primary cause of esophagitis is acid reflux into the esophagus, also known as GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Other causes include infections caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, as well as the use of medications such as aspirin and NSAIDs.

After reviewing the patient’s endoscopy results, along with the Ashtavidha Pariksha as per ancient Ayurveda, Dr. Gupta diagnosed the condition as Amla Pitta (esophagitis) and initiated his Ayurvedic treatment plan. The prescribed medicines included digestive wellness herbs and herbs that help balance the digestive fire (Agni), thereby improving the patient’s digestion. One of the key highlights of IAFA® is their team’s continuous follow-up for about three months, assisting patients with dietary guidance, medication support, and consultations with Dr. Gupta whenever needed.

As expected, around 70% relief was achieved during the first month. However, the main aim was to achieve complete recovery from the condition. Therefore, Dr. Gupta recommended continuing the therapy for the next two months to ensure successful treatment of esophagitis.

Keywords: Esophagitis treatment, Esophagitis successful treatment, Esophagitis cure, Esophagitis Ayurvedic treatment.

Introduction

Esophagitis is the inflammation of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. It can damage the esophageal tissue. In Ayurveda, esophagitis is correlated with Amlapitta. Amlapitta is one of the most common Vyadhi (diseases) of the Annavaha Srotas (gastrointestinal tract), caused by vitiated Agni (digestive fire).

In this condition, Agni (the digestive fire) becomes imbalanced. Agni is responsible for the digestion of food and should remain within a normal range. When it becomes excessive or disturbed, food may remain improperly digested. This undigested food undergoes fermentation, becomes sour, and produces toxins. These toxins combine with vitiated Pitta, leading to the development of Amlapitta.

Causes

• The cause of esophagitis is food intolerance including the intake of the wrong combination of foods, in Ayurveda, we call it intake of virudha, which is incompatible food combinations (Food Allergy). 
• Regurgitation of food back to the esophagus from the stomach. 
• Intake of certain medications like Aspirin and anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Infections due to bacteria, viruses, or fungi.

Case Report

• UID: 6949
• Age: 22 years old
• Gender: Male
• Date of Appointment: 28/02/2022

Clinical Symptoms

The patient reached IAFA® with the given symptoms of Esophagitis.

• Difficulty swallowing
• Pain during swallowing
• Heartburn
• Epigastric pain
• Frequent belching
• Water brash
• Headache
• Nausea and vomiting
• Chest pain 

Diagnosis

The patient has visited the IAFA® with the above-mentioned symptoms and endoscopy results. Dr. Sahil Gupta ruled out the root cause of the condition. The root cause of esophagitis, in this case, was due to intake of the wrong combination of food like milk along with non-veg foods. Due to this unwholesome food combination in Robandeep, an Allergy marchis there and these food intolerances progress towards esophagitis. 

Final Diagnosis

Dr. Gupta has expertise in root cause diagnosis and the final diagnosis ruled by him is Amla Pitta (Esophagitis) due to food intolerances. 

Treatment Plan

Dr. Gupta had given a holistic treatment for the root cause which is food intolerances and esophagitis. The herbal medications include:

1. IAFA Swaras Chikitsa – Aahar Amrutam Ras

This medication helps the patient to get relief from food intolerance and enhances digestion.

• 60 ml with an equal amount of water after meals twice a day. 
• It is infused with digestive wellness herbs. Keeps intestinal balance healthy and helps to reduce Anna-Rasa-udaka vaha srotasam Atipravruti. 
• It is a 100% Natural product free from artificial sweeteners, flavor, and colors.
• It’s devoid of wheat, gluten, dairy, corn, soy, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, or shellfish.

2. Anthra Mithram Gulika

It supports care and repair of the GI tract and helps to improve digestion at the level of Grahami. So if there is any inflammation in the esophagus, this herb helps to treat the inflammation.

3. Pitpapra Capsules

• Two capsules a day, one in the early morning on an empty stomach and the other in the evening.
• It is an ayurvedic herb containing the purified extract of Pitpapra (Fumaria Indica). It is usually given to the patient whose pitta dosha is dominated. It has cooling properties thereby fighting to reduce the pitta dosha.

4. IAFA AF-7 Tea (Pitta Balancing Tea)

• 1 teaspoon i.e., approximately 2.5 gm for 1 cup of tea.  Can be taken twice a day with honey or jaggery.
• It is an ayurvedic proprietary preparation that consists of 7 Ayurvedic rejuvenating herbs. Usually, 1 teaspoon of IAFA AF-7 can be taken twice a day. It helps in boosting our immune system and also balances the aggravated pitta doshas. 

The above-mentioned herbs if taken regularly, then Esophagitis cure can be achieved. Now, Dr. Gupta along with the above-mentioned herbs, also recommends some pathya and apathya to be followed by the patient.

Do’s (Pathya)

The patient’s diet must include whole fruits, vegetables, and greens.

• Must intake well-cooked old rice as it is easily digestible.
• Consume fruits like Apple, pomegranates, and bael daily. 
• Frequent intake of lukewarm water will enhance digestion.
• Intake of fiber-containing fruits and vegetables frequently.
• Include whole corn, millets, and ragi in the diet.
• Fennel and cumin water enhance Agni in the body and help in digestion. So I recommend intaking regularly.

Don’ts (Apathya)

• Foods containing high fat such as butter, creams, cheese, and non-veg.
• Packaged foods must be avoided as they contain food additives, synthetic colors and synthetic flavors.
• Some vegetables: lady’s finger, mushroom, capsicum, and eggplant must be avoided.
• Always avoid leftovers and not-so-fresh foods.
• Spicy, salty, and acidic foods must be avoided.
• Some nuts: cashew, almond, pistachios, and sesame seeds must be avoided.
• Whichever foods are viruses and (incompatible) must be avoided in any case?

If these pathya and apathya along with the above-mentioned herbs, if followed regularly, can bring Esophagitis cure in the patient.

Follow-up: Dr. Gupta recommended the patient here the medications for about 3 months to bring the best result. 

Follow-up: 1st month

Dr. Gupta after recommending the above-mentioned herbs along with pathya, the patient adhered to the same medications meanwhile the team IAFA® thoroughly followed up with the patient for about a month and found out:

• Around 70% of relief from Esophagitis was seen.
• The patient feels less difficulty and pain during swallowing.
• There are fewer symptoms of food intolerance. 

But there is still a regurgitation of acid from the stomach, and the patient is feeling heartburn and vomiting after eating the food because of this. So Dr. Gupta recommended the patient follow the medications and the instructions of the diet for about 2 months to achieve the holistic Esophagitis Ayurvedic treatment.

Follow-up: 2nd month

The same medications were given to the patient and no changes were made to the medicines or the diet. The team IAFA® was in regular contact with the patient and helped him with the diet recommendations and resolved any issues facing while using the medications. 

The best thing about IAFA® is they are always available whenever you need it, and Dr. Gupta’s online consultation and his compassionate care towards the patient help him to recover quickly. This time the patient presented with much more relief than before and that made the team IAFA® happy.

• Around 90% of relief was achieved in the condition of Esophagitis. 
• No symptoms of any food intolerance were found.
• The patient is feeling way better than before while swallowing the food.
• The problem of regurgitation has been down to 90%.
• The herbs have helped the patient to improve his digestion capability thereby resulting in fewer anaphylactic reactions.

But, the main aim of IAFA® and Dr. Gupta is to achieve 100% cure from any type of condition and resend the patient in a healthy and happy position. So as usual Dr. Gupta felt that continuing the medications to get 100% is necessary. 

Follow-up: 3rd month

The patient adhered well to the prescribed medications and experienced no difficulty in following the diet recommended by Dr. Gupta. The involvement of the IAFA® team also reduced over time, as the patient gradually adapted to the esophagitis treatment. After approximately three months of continuous treatment at IAFA®, a holistic and complete recovery from the condition can be confidently expected.

Happy Note

It is always a pleasure for the IAFA® team and Dr. Gupta to receive genuine and heartfelt feedback from treated patients. This patient shared a note of gratitude and happiness, as he had been suffering from esophagitis for a long time and did not achieve complete relief despite undergoing allopathic treatment. His successful recovery at IAFA® brought him great satisfaction and relief. IAFA® is committed to helping you achieve good health and overall well-being.

Conclusion

Esophagitis is a condition that can affect you every time you eat, making it difficult to consume food comfortably. If left untreated in its early stages, it may increase the risk of complications, including esophageal cancer. Therefore, it should not be ignored and must be treated properly by qualified experts. Not only esophagitis, but various types of allergies, such as food allergies, nasal allergies, and skin allergies, can also be effectively managed at IAFA® under the guidance of an Ayurvedic allergy specialist, Dr. Sahil Gupta.

As seen in this case, the patient was successfully treated for esophagitis within three months. Similarly, many other patients have been treated successfully for a wide range of diseases and conditions at IAFA®. We encourage you to explore other case studies if you are still unsure about booking an online consultation with IAFA®. So, don’t wait, book your online consultation today, because IAFA® is committed to helping you achieve a healthier, happier life by overcoming allergies.