Why Do My Symptoms Keep Coming Back? - An Ayurvedic Perspective
- Dr.Danny Devasy
- Feb 6
- 4 min read
It is the most frustrating cycle in health: You take your medicine, you feel a bit better for a few days, and then—like an uninvited guest—the symptoms return.
You’re doing everything "right." You aren’t being lazy, and you aren't forgetting your pills. So, why do you feel like you’re stuck on a hamster wheel? As an Ayurvedic practitioner, this is the #1 question I hear. The answer isn't that your body is "broken"—it’s that the root cause is still hiding under the surface.
Let’s look at why this happens and how we can finally break the cycle and find the right answers to why the symptoms keep coming back to me.
The "Band-Aid" vs. The "Root"
Think of your body like a garden. If a weed pops up and you just snip off the leaves, the garden looks great for a day or two. But because the root is still in the soil, the weed is going to grow back—sometimes even bigger than before.
Modern medicine is incredible for emergencies. If you have an acute infection or a broken bone, you need that immediate help. However, for chronic issues (like gut problems, skin flares, or constant fatigue), the treatment often focuses on:
Numbing the pain.
Squashing inflammation.
Making your blood test "look" normal on paper.
This is like putting a piece of tape over your car’s "Check Engine" light. The light is gone, but the engine is still smoking. When the medicine stops, the "light" (your symptoms) comes right back on.
How Ayurveda Sees the "Hidden Fire"
In Ayurveda, we don’t just look at the symptom; we look at the system. We believe health is a balance of four main pillars:
Agni (Your Digestive Fire): How well you turn food into energy.
Metabolism: How your cells use that energy.
Lifestyle: How you move, sleep, and breathe.
Mental State: How your mind handles stress.
When your "Digestive Fire" (Agni) gets weak—maybe because of stress or eating foods that don't suit you—your body creates something called Ama. Think of Ama as "sticky toxic sludge." This sludge clogs up your system and creates a perfect home for recurring illness.
If you don’t clear the sludge, the symptoms will keep returning, even if you take the strongest pills in the world.
What I See in My Clinic (Real Talk)
Most patients who come to see me have been struggling for years. They’ve tried every cream, pill, and potion. When we dig deeper into their daily lives, the patterns become obvious. Usually, it’s not just "one thing" making them sick. It’s a combination of:
Eating at the wrong times: Eating a heavy meal right before bed or skipping lunch.
The "Hurry" Syndrome: Constant overthinking and chronic stress that keeps the nervous system on high alert.
Ignoring the Body: Pushing through fatigue or suppressing natural urges (like holding in your breath or ignoring hunger).
"False" Appetite: Feeling hungry because of habit or stress, even when the stomach hasn't finished digesting the last meal.
Ritualistic Eating Practices: The three meals, or the forced four- or six-meal patterns, have never meant anything to us anyway. So, sticking to the norm of "Eat when you are hungry" works best. It gives time for the food to digest properly and keeps the gut healthy and happy.
When we fix these small daily habits, the body finally has the "space" it needs to heal itself for good.
Breaking the Cycle: The Ayurvedic Roadmap
Ayurveda doesn't just want you to "feel better" today; it wants you to be resilient tomorrow. We do this by:
Stoking the Fire: Using herbs like ginger, garlic, fennel, cinnamon, black pepper etc., and diet to make your digestion strong again.
Cleaning the Pipes: Removing that "sticky sludge" (Ama) from your tissues by fasting (Langhanam) and also by Panchakarma procedures.
Calming the Storm: Using lifestyle shifts to soothe your nervous system so your body isn't in "fight or flight" mode 24/7.
Your Questions, Answered (FAQs)
Q: Why do my symptoms return the second I stop my medication?
A: Because the medicine was acting as a "manager," not a "fixer." It was controlling the outward expression of the problem, but it didn't change the environment that caused the problem in the first place.
Q: Can Ayurveda really help with a problem I’ve had for 10 years?
A: Yes! While it might not happen overnight, Ayurveda is designed for chronic issues. By addressing the underlying cause and supporting your body's natural healing, we can create a balance that lasts long-term.
Q: How long does it actually take to see results?
A: Everyone is different, but many people start seeing a "tangible" shift within 5 to 7 days. However, for a deep-rooted chronic issue, we usually work in 30-day cycles to make sure the progress is sustainable.
Q: Is online Ayurveda consultation effective?
A: Absolutely. We have helped over 800+ overseas patients through our telemedicine platform. As long as we can talk, look at your history, and guide your habits, healing can happen anywhere in the world.
Final Thought: Your Body is Asking for Help
True healing isn’t about "silencing" your body. Your symptoms are like a flare gun being fired into the air—your body is trying to tell you something is wrong.
If your symptoms keep returning, it’s not a sign of failure. It’s a sign that it’s time to look deeper. It’s time to stop treating the "leaves" and start nourishing the "roots."
Take the First Step Toward Lasting Relief
Stop the cycle of temporary fixes. Let’s find out what your body is actually trying to tell you.
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