As the lights of Diwali fade and the joyous celebrations give way to routine life, many are left grappling with an uninvited guest — digestive discomfort. The post-festive period often brings a wave of acidity, bloating, and sluggish digestion, symptoms that silently follow days of overeating and irregular meal patterns.

Every year, hospitals witness a noticeable rise in gastrointestinal (GI) complaints soon after the festival season. The abundance of high-fat sweets, fried snacks, caffeinated drinks and alcohol, coupled with erratic sleep and hydration patterns, places immense strain on the digestive system. What we see clinically is a sudden flare-up of gallbladder, pancreatic or acid reflux issues in patients who were otherwise stable.

Post-Diwali digestive dip

During Diwali, dietary

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