Description:
Chardi is vomiting due to aggravated doshas disturbing the digestive and nervous system. Vataja Chardi is dry and forceful, Pittaja Chardi is bile-stained and burning, and Kaphaja Chardi is mucus-laden and sluggish. Treatment involves cooling and digestive herbs like Amalaki, Yashtimadhu, and coriander to soothe the stomach.
Signs & Symptoms:
Chardi (Vomiting): Forceful expulsion of stomach contents, often with nausea.
Shwasa (Breathlessness): Difficulty in breathing, particularly after vomiting or during prolonged episodes.
Agnimandya (Poor Digestion): Digestive disturbances leading to vomiting, often accompanied by bloating and discomfort.
Aruchi (Loss of Appetite): Loss of appetite and a reluctance to eat after vomiting episodes.
Rukshata (Dryness): Dry mouth and throat after vomiting, leading to further discomfort.
Dourbalya (Weakness): Fatigue and weakness due to dehydration and the loss of nutrients during vomiting.
Diagnosis:
Observation and electrolyte assessment if persistent
Risk Factors:
1. Dietary Factors
Overeating or Eating Too Quickly: Overloading the stomach or consuming large amounts of food too quickly can trigger vomiting.
Excessive Alcohol or Spicy Foods: Overconsumption of alcohol or spicy foods can irritate the stomach lining and lead to vomiting.
2. Lifestyle Factors
Stress and Anxiety: High levels of stress or anxiety can trigger nausea and vomiting due to gastrointestinal disturbances.
Motion Sickness: Traveling by car, plane, or boat can cause nausea and vomiting due to motion-related imbalance.
3. Medical Conditions
Gastrointestinal Infections: Bacterial or viral infections, such as food poisoning or gastroenteritis, can cause vomiting.
Pregnancy (Morning Sickness): Many women experience nausea and vomiting during the early stages of pregnancy.
Complications:
Dehydration (Trishna Kshaya) – Vomiting leads to fluid loss, which can result in dehydration if not properly managed.
Electrolyte Imbalance (Rakta-Vata Vikruti) – Repeated vomiting can lead to an imbalance of essential electrolytes like potassium and sodium.
Esophageal Damage (Griva Vikruti) – Frequent vomiting can cause irritation or damage to the esophagus, leading to ulcers or inflammation.
Chronic Fatigue (Dourbalya) – Vomiting leads to fatigue due to the body losing essential nutrients and fluids.
Risk of Aspiration (Shwasa Daurbalya) – In severe cases, vomiting may lead to aspiration (inhaling vomit into the lungs), causing lung infection or aspiration pneumonia.
Epidemeology:
Affects approximately 20-30% of the population annually, especially in children, with gastroenteritis, motion sickness, or pregnancy being the most common causes.
More common in individuals with digestive disorders like gastritis, peptic ulcers, or gallbladder disease.
Pregnant women, particularly in the first trimester, experience morning sickness, leading to vomiting in around 50-75% of pregnancies.
Higher rates in areas with poor sanitation, leading to foodborne illnesses or infections.