This story is a powerful testament to resilience and hope. It narrates the journey of Vivaan Guleria, who, at just 7 years old, battled Acute on Chronic Pancreatitis, a condition that tested his physical and mental endurance, as well as his family’s strength.
The Initial Crisis: From Acute Event to Chronic Fear
Vivaan’s struggle began with severe, persistent abdominal pain and vomiting. This acute event quickly spiraled into a debilitating Acute on Chronic Pancreatitis, a diagnosis confirmed by high Lipase levels (459) and a positive genetic test. Tragically, this critical illness was repeatedly dismissed by local doctors as simple “infection,” delaying the crucial specialized intervention he desperately needed.
The Systemic Breakdown: Pain Management vs. A Mother’s Despair
After months of recurring pain and hospital admissions at major centers like PGI Chandigarh, the family faced a devastating verdict: “There is no treatment; you must manage the pain.” This advice—recommending endless cycles of hospitalization, starvation, and heavy painkillers—left his mother heartbroken. The physical toll was severe: Vivaan’s weight plummeted by 6 kg (from 21.7 kg to a critical 15.7 kg). The pain was agonizing, culminating in a severe attack where Vivaan’s big brother was crying as Vivaan desperately pleaded, “Bhaiya, save me.” His mother recounts the trauma of even suspecting the worst when he was quiet, having to “check if he was still alive.”
The Padaav Pivot: The Last Resort and Ray of Hope
Driven by desperation and the failure of symptomatic care (including Homoeopathy), Vivaan’s mother decided to seek Padaav after receiving sincere endorsements from other parents whose children had successfully recovered. After months of anguish, the decision to seek the holistic, specialized Ayurvedic approach was made. Upon arrival at the Padaav Speciality Ayurvedic Treatment Center, Vivaan’s pain was so intense that he was restricted to just lemon water and Jaljeera for the first 21 days. The mother was deeply moved by the staff and doctors (like Dr. Shikha), who handled Vivaan’s mental trauma with great care, speaking to him alone to understand his pain and fear.
The Recovery: Restoring Function and Reclaiming Childhood
The recovery at Padaav was defined by structure and support. The treatment focused on healing the compromised digestive system by implementing small, frequent meals (dividing one meal into five parts) and strictly avoiding specific triggers (like lemon or ghee) that were irritating his pancreas. The dedicated attention from the doctors, including Dr. Shikha, helped him overcome the mental trauma. The results were transformative: his constipation resolved, pain attacks drastically lessened, and his weight rebounded powerfully from 15.7 kg to 23 kg. Vivaan is now happy, his studies—which he heroically continued online even while in the hospital with an IV drip—have resumed full speed, and he is enjoying foods he thought he’d never eat again. The mother’s relief is immense: “My child has got life from here.”
His message is clear: no matter how tough the journey, with the right support, treatment, and determination, recovery is possible. Giving up is not an option.
