Common Causes of Achalasia cardia
- Eating in haste without chewing properly
- Frequent suppression of natural urges like belching
- Excess dry, rough, or cold food that aggravates vāta
- Stress and emotional strain disturbing udāna vāta
- Chronic indigestion weakening the annavaha srotas
Symptoms of Achalasia cardia
- Difficulty swallowing, especially solids
- Chest tightness or pain after meals
- Regurgitation of undigested food at night
- Weight loss due to poor nourishment
- Persistent hiccups or coughing while eating
Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Achalasia cardia
- Balancing vāta through warm, unctuous, and easily digestible diet
- Strengthening agni with herbs like pippalī and śuṇṭhī
- Snehana (oleation) and svedana (sudation) to soften vāta obstruction
- Targeted pañcakarma like vamana or virecana under guidance
- Calming mind with prāṇāyāma and meditation to stabilize udāna vāta