Yoga Prana Vidya Healing as a Complementary Approach in Pill-Induced Esophagitis: A Case Report

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Girija H¹ , Venkata Satyanarayana Nanduri²

¹Certified YPV Healer and Certified YPV Trainer, Bengaluru, India

²Consultant, Research & Publications, YPV Ashram, Sri Ramana Trust, Thally-635118, Tamil Nadu, India

Corresponding Author Email: vsnanduri@yahoo.com

DOI : https://doi.org/10.51470/AMSR.2026.05.01.24

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Introduction

Pill Esophagitis

Pill-induced esophagitis (PE) means injury to the oesophagus from medications getting stuck, dissolving, and causing damage, often occurring in the mid-oesophagus. Common causes include certain antibiotics, NSAIDs, bisphosphonates, iron supplements, and potassium chloride, with risk factors like taking pills with inadequate water or while lying down. Symptoms typically include painful or difficult swallowing and chest pain. Diagnosis is often based on history, and treatment involves discontinuing the offending medication, with prevention focused on taking pills with water while upright [1].

A study by Pemmada et al (2023) found that OTC (Over-the-counter) medication and antibiotics such as doxycycline are the leading cause of PE. Prompt recognition and discontinuation of the causative drug are crucial in preventing complications. Patient education is vital in preventing PE regarding the usage of OTC medicines in developing countries [2]

Medical management of moderate to severe cases includes sucralfate to coat, protect, and promote healing of ulcerated oesophageal mucosa, and acid-suppressing therapy if gastroesophageal reflux disease is felt to have played a role in the pathogenesis of the illness. Rare cases may require therapeutic endoscopy or surgical intervention early in the disease course. Late complications include oesophageal strictures that may require therapeutic endoscopy or bougienage [3]

Yoga Prana Vidya System

Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) is an integrative and holistic healing system that emphasises pranic energy regulation, chakra and affected part cleansing & energising, and psychosocial practices such as forgiveness and breathing exercises   [4].  YPV healing works by cleansing diseased energy from affected chakras and organs, energising them with specific pranic colours, and addressing psychological stressors. Patients are often instructed to practice YPV sadhana, which includes rhythmic breathing, forgiveness meditation, and affirmations [ 5-6]. These practices are believed to enhance immune function, reduce stress, and promote faster tissue healing. It has been applied in diverse conditions ranging from dermatological disorders to systemic illnesses [7-9]. Literature search shows that there are more than 150 published case reports that demonstrate YPV’s effective role in accelerating recovery in conditions such as psoriasis, alopecia areata, osteoporotic pain, bacterial pharyngitis, and Ménière’s disease [10-14]. This paper presents a case of Pill esophagitis suffered by a 26-year-old female healed complementarily, achieving faster relief.

Case Presentation

The patient, a 26-year-old female, developed pill-induced esophagitis after taking fever medication without sufficient water.

Medical management

Endoscopy confirmed multiple oesophageal ulcers. Conventional management included hospitalisation and pain relief, with no specific pharmacological treatment available. See Annexure 1 Hospital discharge summary.

YPV Intervention

YPV healing was initiated on December 3, 2025, with 71 sessions over one month. Protocols included YPV psychotherapy, chakra and affected part cleansing & energising, stress-energy removal, and fever treatment. The patient also practised YPV sadhana daily from the YPV Sadhana App.

Results

The patient reported a 10% reduction in pain within the first hour of healing. By the second day, her fever subsided, though she remained unable to eat solid food. On the third day, she experienced approximately 50% improvement, enabling her to tolerate liquids. By the fourth day, she was discharged from the hospital, discontinued medications, and relied solely on YPV healing.

Over the following two weeks, her symptoms resolved completely. She regained normal swallowing ability, resumed daily activities, and reported no recurrence of fever or chest pain. Continued YPV healing for one month consolidated her recovery, which was notably faster than the medical prognosis of several months. Patient feedback is in Annexure 2.

Discussion

This case demonstrates accelerated recovery with YPV healing compared to conventional expectations. The rapid improvement suggests that energy-based interventions may play a role in modulating stress, enhancing immune function, and promoting mucosal healing.

Several published YPV case reports support its efficacy in several issues of the oesophagus. For example, Literature shows that YPV healing protocols facilitated recovery in oesophageal varices [15], reflux esophagitis [16], oesophageal cancer [17], gastroesophageal malignancy [18], etc. These findings align with the present case, where YPV accelerated healing in a condition typically managed with supportive care alone.

The integration of YPV with conventional medicine may provide a holistic approach, addressing both physiological and psychological dimensions of illness. While conventional medicine emphasises symptomatic relief, YPV focuses on energy regulation and emotional balance, potentially complementing biomedical interventions.

Future research should explore controlled trials to evaluate YPV’s efficacy in gastrointestinal conditions, including pill-induced esophagitis. Such studies could establish standardised protocols and validate outcomes across larger patient populations.

Conclusion

YPV healing may serve as a valuable complementary modality in pill-induced esophagitis, expediting recovery and improving patient well-being when integrated with conventional care.

Acknowledgments

The authors acknowledge the patient for her cooperation and feedback, and the healer for sharing details of YPV interventions. Our thanks are also to Sri Ramana Trust for permission to use their copyright terms Yoga Prana Vidya System ® and YPV ®.

Conflicts of Interest

None declared.

Funding

No funding was received for this study.

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Annexures

Annexure 1: Hospital Discharge Summary

Annexure 2: Patient feedback

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Here is my feedback for the healing sessions – 

I had a fever for four days before I started the healing sessions. Along with the fever, I was experiencing severe chest pain. On December 3rd, I was admitted to the hospital because the chest pain became unbearable, and I was unable to drink water or swallow food.

After several tests and an endoscopy, the doctors found that my esophagus was damaged due to tablets I had taken during the fever without drinking enough water. That area had burned and turned into an ulcer. It was pill induced Esophagus Ulcer. By then, I had become extremely weak, so hospitalization was necessary. The doctors told me that there was no specific medicine for this condition and that it would heal on its own over time. They only gave me painkillers and Paracetamol (for fever), but I was still going through severe pain, which kept triggering fever.

I received my first healing session, which included psychotherapy and physical healing for the affected area and the fever. Within the first hour, I felt about a 10% reduction in pain. After that, healing was given every half hour.

On the second day, my fever came down, but I was still unable to eat. The doctors again said that there was no medicine and that I would have to bear the pain as healing would take time. However, by the third day, I felt around 50% better and was able to start having liquids. On the fourth day, I was discharged from the hospital.

After discharge, I stopped all medications and continued only with healing. Within two weeks, I was completely cured, even though the doctors had said it might take couple of months. I continued healing for one month, and I fully recovered. I am very happy with the healing process, as it helped me come out of this condition much faster than expected.

Thank you,