In 2017, one day, I felt a slight pain in my stomach. Back then, I used to drink alcohol, so I thought it might be gas. I even had another beer. That evening, we were planning a night out in Mussoorie. By the time we got there, the pain had intensified. The next day, we went straight to the doctor, who ran some tests. When the reports came in, they revealed I had pancreatitis.
Prashant Goyal, now 54 years old, hails from Dehradun and runs a timber business. Recalling those events, he says what followed was nothing short of terrifying. The doctors started his treatment, and just a week later, he was supposed to travel to the UK, where his only daughter was studying. The trip was planned to last about 15 days. However, just hours before his return flight, he experienced excruciating abdominal pain.
Prashant was rushed to a nearby hospital and given painkillers, but they didn’t help. Eventually, the doctors administered a final painkiller, saying there were no other options left. Prashant regained consciousness the next day. His treatment continued at the hospital for about a week before he returned to India. By then, friends and relatives had heard about his condition and started visiting him.
A close friend suggested, “Someone I know had pancreatitis and sought Ayurvedic treatment. He’s completely fine now.” For Prashant, who had been battling relentless pain, this was a ray of hope. He began researching pancreatitis on Google. While allopathy didn’t seem to offer a definitive cure, he found overwhelmingly positive reviews about an institution called Padaav. The next day, Prashant visited Padaav, led by Padma Shri awardee Vaidya Balendu Prakash, and began his treatment there.
Prashant recalls,
“I endured that pain for nearly a year. During the worst phases, I neither felt like eating nor sleeping. But at Padaav, Vaidya Shikha Prakash provided immense support in fighting this illness. She was always there for her patients.”
Pancreatitis doesn’t just put the patient through immense pain; it also deeply affects their family. Prashant’s wife found it extremely difficult to see him suffer. He stayed at Padaav for about 17-18 days. Along with medication, the institution paid close attention to diet. Meals were well-structured: breakfast by 9 AM, lunch between 1 and 1:30 PM, snacks by 3-4 PM, and dinner by 8 PM. With Vaidya Shikha’s proper guidance and treatment, relief from pancreatitis was possible. Prashant urges anyone experiencing this condition to contact Padaav without delay to find relief as soon as possible.
Prashant also mentions how people often associate pancreatitis with weight loss. He kept a close eye on these symptoms. When he first arrived at Padaav, he read reviews from others who had battled this condition for 8-10 years and finally found relief there. Such stories filled him with positivity. He emphasizes that having a strong willpower is essential for successful treatment.
