Ayurvedic Treatment for Hyperacidity in Pune
Hyperacidity and acid reflux, treated with diet, medicine and Virechan.
In brief
Ayurveda regards hyperacidity as a complaint of pitta and treats it with diet, medicine and, where it keeps returning, the purgation procedure Virechan. At Shree Skin & Hair Clinic on Senapati Bapat Road, Pune, Dr. Nileema Shisode, M.D. (Ayurved) in Kayachikitsa-Panchakarma, plans this treatment for hyperacidity and acid reflux.
What the treatment includes
- A history of what and when you eat, sleep and stress
- A diet and changes to meal times and habits
- Herbal medicine made at the clinic
- Virechan, for acidity that keeps coming back
What to expect
Diet and medicine usually ease the burning within some days to weeks. Virechan is advised when the complaint is long-standing, and is best taken in October and November.
When to see a physician first
Difficulty in swallowing, vomiting blood, black stools, loss of weight, or chest pain on exertion are not simple acidity. They need investigation without delay.
Why this clinic
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One doctor, since 1995
You are seen by Dr. Nileema Shisode, M.D. (Ayurved) in Kayachikitsa-Panchakarma, who also holds a postgraduate diploma in clinical cosmetology (PGDCC).
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History first
Every plan begins with a detailed history and advice on diet and daily habits, before any procedure.
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Medicines made here
The clinic prepares its own oils, tablets, powders and health drinks.
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On Senapati Bapat Road
Kapila Housing Society, Gokhale Nagar, near Symbiosis College. Open Monday to Saturday, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Closed on Sunday.
Questions patients ask
Can hyperacidity be treated without lifelong antacids?
Many people can reduce their need for them with diet and treatment. A patient of the clinic reported relief for at least two years after Virechan. Do not stop a prescribed medicine without asking the doctor who prescribed it.
What should I avoid eating?
The usual triggers are very spicy, sour and fried food, long gaps between meals and late dinners. You are given a list made for you.
Is Virechan needed for everyone with acidity?
No. Many people settle with diet and medicine alone.
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