Alien asked:


Description

Indigestion is a symptom that is caused by a number of stomach conditions, including hiatal hernia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Helicobacter pylori, heartburn, and dyspepsia. Because many of these conditions can pose serious health risks, it is important to visit your healthcare provider in order to properly diagnose the reason for your indigestion. The condition usually occurs after eating. People experience indigestion for a variety of reasons-after eating a specific food, after eating too much food, after drinking alcohol or carbonated beverages, or after smoking cigarettes. The frequency of occurrence also varies from person to person. Approximately one in ten adults experiences indigestion weekly, while approximately one in three experiences it monthly.

Heartburn, a problem affecting the esophagus, is perhaps the most common type of indigestion. Your esophagus is a 10-inch-long tube leading from the back of your mouth to your stomach. Food travels down the esophagus to the lower esophageal sphincter, a muscle that opens to allow food to pass into the stomach and closes to prevent food and acids from escaping from the stomach into the esophagus. Heartburn occurs when this lower esophageal sphincter is weak or dysfunctional, allowing stomach acid to escape.

People who are overweight are at increased risk for developing indigestion because excess weight can increase pressure on the abdomen which, in turn, can make it difficult for the lower esophageal sphincter to stay tightly shut. Pregnant women also experience a higher incidence of the condition because they, too, experience increased pressure on the abdomen. In addition, people who smoke are at increased risk because cigarettes relax the lower esophageal sphincter.

Signs and Symptoms

Abdominal tenderness and distention

Feeling of fullness and discomfort in the upper abdomen

Burning sensation in the chest, often originating in the upper abdomen and radiating to the neck

Regurgitation of bitter liquid into the throat or mouth, commonly when lying down

Nausea and vomiting

Conventional Medical Treatment

If you suffer from indigestion only occasionally, you may experience relief by taking over-the-Counter antacids, which neutralize gastric acids. You also can prevent future cases of indigestion by avoiding any food or drink that irritate your stomach.

If you experience indigestion frequently, see your doctor, who will try to determine when your indigestion occurs, what foods and drinks seem to trigger it, in what part of the abdomen the discomfort is strongest, and how long it typically last. Your physician also may want to run a series of tests to make sure that your indigestion is not being caused by a more serious condition, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, colon cancer, stomach ulcer, gastritis, pancreatic disease, or irritable bowel syndrome. A barium X-ray, endoscopic examination of the digestive tract, or stool sample may be necessary. In order to rule out disorders of the pancreas, liver, or gallbladder, your doctor also may recommend an ultrasound examination of those organs.

If over-the-counter products do not offer relief, your physician may prescribe cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac), famotidine (Pepcid), or omeprazole (Prilosec) to block acid production in the stomach. A medication that increases the strength of the lower esophageal sphincter, such as metocopramide or bethanechol, also may be prescribed.



Ramon

peterhutch asked:


Indigestion, also known as upset stomach or dyspepsia, is discomfort or a burning feeling in the upper abdomen, often accompanied by nausea, abdominal bloating, belching, and sometimes vomiting. Some people also use the term indigestion to describe the symptom of heartburn.

Indigestion is not a distinct condition, but it may be a sign of an underlying intestinal disorder such as peptic ulcer, gallbladder disease or chronic appendicitis. Indigestion, also known as upset stomach or dyspepsia, is a painful or burning feeling in the upper abdomen.

You might get indigestion from eating too much or too fast, eating high-fat foods or eating when you’re stressed. Smoking, drinking too much alcohol, using some medicines, being tired and having ongoing stress can also cause indigestion or make it worse. Sometimes the cause is a problem with the digestive tract, like an ulcer or gerd.

Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is a painful or burning feeling in the upper abdomen and is usually accompanied by nausea, bloating or gas, a feeling of fullness, and, sometimes, vomiting. While indigestion may be the result of a disease or an ulcer in the digestive tract, most often it is the result of eating too much, eating too quickly, eating high-fat foods, or eating during stressful situations.

Indigestion is very common and most people have it from time to time. For some people it’s very mild and doesn’t happen very often perhaps only after a large meal or particularly rich food. For others, it can be very painful, and sometimes feels as if you are having a heart attack.

Indigestion (say: in-dih-jest-shun) is just another name for an upset stomach. (It’s also called dyspepsia (say: dis-pep-see-ah.) Indigestion usually happens when people eat too much, too fast, or foods that don’t “agree” with them. It’s fair to say that big cheesesteak sandwich didn’t agree with Brandon!

Indigestion is the most often pronounced ailment of modern times branching out into varied abdominal diseases. The most common one would be Gastritis. To research into the symptoms of this ailment would be acid reflux or heartburn, pain in the abdomen, excessive burping, puking or vomiting, nausea and difficulty in releasing gas.

Causes

Heartburn. When stomach acid backs up into the esophagus — known as acid reflux — you may experience heartburn. This burning pain in the upper abdomen and under the breastbone may be accompanied by nausea and an acid or sour taste in your mouth.

Peptic ulcers. Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the lining of the stomach, upper small intestine or esophagus. They may cause burning pain anywhere from your navel to your breastbone. Many peptic ulcers are caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). Others are caused by regular use of certain pain relievers, such as aspirin, naproxen (Aleve) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others).

People of all ages and of both sexes are affected by indigestion. It’s extremely common. An individual’s risk increases with excess alcohol consumption, use of drugs that may irritate the stomach (such as aspirin), other conditions where there is an abnormality in the digestive tract such as an ulcer and emotional problems such as anxiety or depression.



Maria

Nilutpal Gogoi asked:


WHAT EXACTLY IS INDIGESTION?

If you have been to a party and have taken too many fatty foods, you would in all likelihood have indigestion. Indigestion is a common tummy dysfunction. Everybody has felt this discomfort called indigestion at some point or the other. However, the most complain of indigestion is flatulence or formation of gas in the tummy. Long with it comes the uneasy feeling of something solid and bitter coming up the food pipe or the esophagus. This is nothing but the stomach acid rising.

INDIGESTION SYMPTOMS

Some other symptoms of indigestion are nausea, a burning sensation or pain particularly in the upper portion of your abdomen, and you may even feel bloated. Indigestion also causes heartburn and unstoppable burping.

INDIGESTION DISORDERS

There is, of course, no need for worry if you had indigestion after a heavy dinner. However, if indigestion keeps on recurring with an uncanny regularity, then do consult a doctor. Such frequent indigestion can be a sign of a serious tummy ailment. Indigestion without having any fatty meals is definitely not natural.

Prolonged and rather repeated indigestion can be the cause of the irritation of the tummy lining or of the duodenum. The duodenum hollow tube connects the stomach and the jejunum (the central and shortest portion of the small intestine). Such aggravation can aggravate into life-threatening ulcers. Mentionably, many confuse heart burn with this dysfunction. But heart burn is basically due to the irritation of the esophagus.

DYSPEPSIA

Dyspepsia refers to the recurring pain in the tummy. Dyspepsia is also accompanied by heart burn, nausea and indigestion. Dyspepsia can be caused by ulcers in the stomach. These ulcers are formed by the hydrochloric acids. The situation can be aggravated by heart burn and indigestion. Certain drugs used in schizophrenia and arthritis have also been identified as primary causes of dyspepsia.

MEANS TO AVOID INDIGESTION

If you go to bed late or take your major meals quite late, you can have acid indigestion. So, always follow a proper diet roster. It is always advisable to have homemade meals. If you cannot make the time, then opt for a hygienic locale. Moreover, have the meals at the fixed times. Go for a nutritious breakfast. Then you can skip the lunch. Have lunch before noon and supper latest by nine. Avoid fast food as much as possible.

Don’t hit the bed immediately after the major meals. Allow the meal to settle down. Walk leisurely for some time after the meals.

Kick away the habit many people have of drinking water between and immediately after the meals. The water leads to flatulence formation. Allow at least 30 minutes between the meal and the glass of water.

Spice may be appealing to the palate. It is very dangerous for the tummy. Spicy foods trigger off flatulence. Similar is the case with the mouth watering dairy products. How many can say ‘NO!’ to chocolates? But then don’t rue the day if you have acid indigestion later on. The best option is to stay away from these lollipop booby traps. Having them in limited quantity once in a blue moon is okay, though!

Just as overeating is akin to inviting indigestion so also is drinking too much of alcohol or even caffeine. The other popular hobby of hundreds of people, namely smoking is also a culprit.

RELIEF FROM INDIGESTION

To get immediate relief, you can go for antacids. These antacids are readily available in any chemist’s shop. Antacids cure indigestion by neutralizing the hydrochloric acids that form in the tummy. The fatty substances that we consume accelerate the acid formation process. This leads to the uncomfortable feeling of indigestion.

BREATHING & YOGIC EXERCISES

To provide your body guaranteed immunity from indigestion, take to breathing and yogic exercises. One simple yogic byam also called asana (exercise) is the ‘Bajrasana’. After you have your meal, kneel down with your feet fingers bent outside under your buttocks. Place your hands on your knees. Close your eyes. Take deep breaths and concentrate on the food in your tummy. Imagine that they being digested. Wait for just five seconds and then exhale. Repeat it 10 times. Email me if you do not feel relaxed.

Early in the morning after brushing your teeth, just gulp down five grains of rice. Wait for some time and then drink at least 400 milligrams of water. This will stop indigestion and also ensure smooth bowel movement. Besides, you won’t feel hungry or feel the formation of gas if you have to skip lunch during the day.

Last but not the least, remember this principle. It is after all your body. Learn to respect it and it will respect you. Don’t overuse this machine. The parts may get worn out. Don’t treat is as a dustbin! You may have to spend a fortune overhauling it!



Nathaniel

Dr John Anne asked:


The process of Digestion: A clear understanding of the digestive processes that go on in the human body is vital to the understanding of the disorders from which digestion suffers. The major disorder is week digestion, dyspepsia or slackness of digestive processes, which are known, in indigenous medicine as being caused by what is called mandagni.

A three-fold process of digestion, absorption and assimilation accomplishes incorporation of food in human body. Digestion begins the moment food enters the mouth. It mixes with the saliva and is made more permeable for the gastric juice, which exudes from the openings of the tiny glands of the stomach. The gastric juice consisting of pepsin and rennin breaks down the proteins into smaller molecules. The churning of the stomach mixes the food with the gastric juices and hydrochloric acid and when it becomes soluble it passes through the pylorus, an orifice at the lower end of the stomach, into the bowel. The more light the food, the easier it is digested.

After it passes into the intestine, the food is exposed to the action of bile, pancreatic juices, intestinal juice and the bacteria. These juices contain many elements, which break down the food into the final products like glycerin, which sustain the system. The only substance absorbed from the stomach to any extent is alcohol; all other substance must undergo the transformation that takes place in the intestines. Food materials are absorbed almost exclusively by the small intestine. The food is passed down the intestine by the contractions of its muscular coat. The indigestible residue, together with various substances, which are waste matter, excreted from the liver and the intestinal walls, is thrown out of the body in the stools.

Assimilation is a much slower process. The blood circulates through every organ and each takes from it what is necessary for its own growth and repair. The cells in the bones extract lime salts, muscles sugar and protein and so forth. The muscles assimilate the greater bulk.

Causes of Indigestion: The fundamental digestive disorder is indigestion or dyspepsia, which may give rise to more acute or serious diseases. The basic cause of indigestion, besides weak digestive powers, is over eating or eating foods, which must be avoided. Stools of such persons contain large amounts of undigested matter. They suffer from flatulence arising from putrefying matter in the stomach or the intestines. Breaking wind or belching may provide temporary relief, but there is generally a feeling of fullness amounting to heaviness, loss of appetite and general discomfort. Sometimes hyperacidity presence of more acid in the stomach that is normal-may cause a burning sensation and even eructation (sudden escape of gas from the mouth or coming up of the undersigned matter from the stomach). Overburdening of the stomach, the root cause of indigestion, has to be avoided in order to start the treatment.

Treatment: The cardinal remedy for dyspepsia is light food; it would be matter if the patient takes to fasting for 24 hours and then takes to easily digestible, natural food. Fats and condiments must be avoided. Bland food, mostly vegetables cooked in water, juicy fruits and buttermilk (churned curd with water added) should be taken. Condiments and seasonings make food more palatable and there is the ever-present risk of over eating, which has, in the first instance, given birth to dyspepsia. This is why I recommended bland food. Excess of food, like everything else, is bad and a person suffering from indigestion must eat less than he can digest. That would be first step in the treatment of this disease.

Application of heat through hot compresses or a hot water bottle to be abdomen for 15 to 20 minutes twice in the day, either on an empty stomach or two or three hours after meals, can activate your digestive processes. The procedure could be alternated with cold compresses, applied for a minute or so in between hot compresses, could accelerate the pace of recovery.

The above procedure is merely a palliative. The patient can get permanent relief if he increases his body heat through vigorous exercise. Indigestion is the disease of the sedentary, active and brisk people generally do no suffer from the malady. You may not be able to withstand the temptation of a second helping, but you can expend your energy through exercise, which may be light in the beginning. Take a walk if you do not feel equal to vigorous exercise. Jog a long, if you can and if there is a grassy lawn around your house, walk on the dew covered grass.

Avoid rice if you can since in our country rice is associated with lentils, which are not easy to digest. Eat rice with vegetables. Take fruits in between the meals. Masticate your food properly so that it mixes well with the saliva. Take adequate quantities of water. Alcohol and tobacco should be taken in the minimum possible quantities, if not altogether stopped. If meat is taken it should be scraped down and should be free from fat.

Dyspepsia of a nervous origin, which afflicts brain workers with sedentary habits, can be treated on the lines indicated above. Such patients should, in addition to following the directions given above, consciously avoid thinking about their condition and should try to be cheerful. A change of scene and climate may also be indicated in some cases.

Find more information regarding Natural Home Remedies for Indigestion and Natural Home Remedies



Timothy

Alvin Hopkinson asked:


Acid Reflux and indigestion is often mistaken as one and the same. Both disorder stem from too much acid production but differ in several ways. The main difference lies in the manner by which acid was prompted to cause disorder. Indigestion and its acid irregularity may lead to acid reflux but the latter will not develop any further into indigestion.

Acid reflux and digestion can be further differentiated by simply defining the inherent characteristics of the two disorders. Acid reflux or also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is the result of eating too much and not providing the stomach enough gravitational pull to hold the food down. Hence, the acid in the stomach regurgitates upward and gets trapped in the esophagus.

Indigestion on the other hand is a result of eating too many and too fast. The rapidity by which the stomach is filled with food promotes the production of too much acid which can cause the heartburn or chest pain.

The chest pain is a result of being unable to pass air through the mouth or what we commonly know as belching. Once we are able to pass air by belching, the chest pain discomfort of indigestion becomes relieved. If not, we can then resort to taking in antacids.   



Symptomatic Differences Between Acid Reflux and Indigestion

In acid reflux, the trapped acid in the esophagus causes the burning sensation in the mid-chest, at the back of the ****** bone and in the middle of the abdomen. One may even experience dry cough, difficulty swallowing and symptoms of asthma. Smoking, having hernia, being overweight and other intestinal problems may cause acid reflux or heartburn.  

Furthermore, acid reflux if it often occurs and improperly treated may lead to cancer of the esophagus. The cancer disorder is life threatening hence, the need for proper medication should be addressed.

On the other hand, indigestion or medically known as dyspepsia which is mainly caused by over-eating at a rapid pace causes the digestive system to work double-time. Hence, too much acid is produced but remains in the stomach as it tries hard to dissolve all the food stored. .

Discomforts will come in the form of chest pains, gassy episodes and shoulder pains due to the trapped gasses which you couldn’t manage to release by simply  burping. These conditions in indigestion can lead to acid reflux heartburn.   

Acid Reflux and Indigestion – Differences in Treatment

Acid reflux as a form of a disorder is medically declared as incurable. Intakes of antacid merely provide temporary relief but the persistence of your poor diet and improper lifestyle promotes recurrence. If bouts of heartburn or chest pains persist despite the intake of antacids, chances are the sufferer is on the verge of a heart attack. Immediate medical attention is therefore a must.

If acid reflux becomes a constant occurrence during and after every meal, the esophagus is highly threatened of being eroded by the constant presence of acid in its lining. The treatment therefore now requires a more intent and complex form of medication with the possibility of surgery as a last resort.        

Indigestion on the other hand can be cured by simple antacids. If no immediate relief is achieved, the doctor may prescribe an antacid that has stronger dosage or composition. However, if both of these remedies do not provide relief from chest pains, your indigestion or dyspepsia may have already developed into an acid reflux disorder.

In which case, proper medical attention is now called for as the chest pains may also indicate more than just an acid reflux disorder. Persistence in chest pains despite intakes of antacid may indicate the onset of a heart attack.

The efficiency of the treatments in both acid reflux and indigestion can only be achieved if the foremost requirement of changing your diet and your lifestyle takes place.

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Daniel

Peter Rodrick asked:


Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is a painful or burning feeling in the upper abdomen and is usually accompanied by nausea, bloating or gas, a feeling of fullness, and, sometimes, vomiting. While indigestion may be the result of a disease or an ulcer in the digestive tract, most often it is the result of eating too much, eating too quickly, eating high-fat foods, or eating during stressful situations.

Indigestion is a vague feeling of discomfort and pain in the upper abdomen and chest, including a feeling of fullness and bloating, accompanied by belching and nausea. Occasionally, heartburn is one of the symptoms. It is a common problem, and can be triggered by several things. These include eating particular foods, drinking alcoholic or carbonated beverages, eating too fast or too much, eating fatty or spicy foods, drinking too much caffeine, or eating too much high-fiber foods.

Causes

Usually indigestion follows a meal, especially one that includes rich, fatty, or heavily spiced food. Overeating, consuming too much alcohol or coffee and eating too quickly can also cause indigestion, as can stress as well as drugs like aspirin that irritate the digestive tract. If indigestion symptoms persist or becomes more severe, or if you start to vomit, lose your appetite, or lose weight, you need to consult your doctor. These symptoms may be a sign of more serious conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), a peptic ulcer, or in rare cases, stomach cancer.

Indigestion might be caused by a disease in the digestive tract, but for many people, it results from eating too much, eating too quickly, eating high-fat foods, or eating during stressful situations. Smoking, drinking too much alcohol, using medications that irritate the stomach lining, being tired, and having ongoing stress can also cause indigestion or make it worse.

Symptoms

Indigestion symptoms are actually very common for many other conditions connected to the digestive tract, especially stomach conditions. These indigestion symptoms include, a burning sensation in the upper abdomen, abdominal pain, belching, flatulence, vomiting, heartburn, bloating of the stomach and nausea. If you look closely the listed indigestion symptoms, they are commonplace symptoms for other conditions, which is why it is important to consult a doctor for proper diagnosis. Self medicating can be dangerous or can address only part of the problem.

Home Remedies

Peppermint is a superior for indigestion. Those who are prone to heartburn may take peppermint tea. It will assists indigestion with out causing heartburn.

Chicory root is a bitter herb that contains the ingredients endive and escarole. Boiling one and half cup of chicory root for five to ten minutes, and allowing it to cool so you can drink it as a tea may help correct indigestion, acid reflux or heartburn. Adding chicory root to a salad can also be a benefit to helping your indigestion.

Mix 5-6 chopped basil ( tulsi ) leaves, 1/4 tsp sea salt, some black pepper in 3 Tbsp of curd, and eat it. repeat this 4 times a day for one week for complete reconditioning of stomach.



Dean

John Adison asked:


Indigestion is a symptom that is caused by a number of stomach conditions, including hiatal hernia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Helicobacter pylori, heartburn, and dyspepsia. Because many of these conditions can pose serious health risks, it is important to visit your healthcare provider in order to properly diagnose the reason for your indigestion. The condition usually occurs after eating.

Indigestion could be a symptom or a result of a currently occurring disease. It might be caused by a disease in the digestive system like ulcer or gastroesophageal reflux disease. However, the most common causes among many people are eating too much, eating too quickly, eating highly fatty foods or eating during stressful situations. These factors cause the stomach to not digest the food properly. Fatty foods are really difficult to digest especially those that contain insoluble fats.

Essentially this yeast as it overgrows in your body certain symptoms will become more apparent, anything from mood swings and mental problems such as difficulty concentrating. Acid relux can occur in some people due to candida actually interfering with the production of stomach acid. If you were not aware acid reflux occurs commonly as a result of too little stomach acid where you stomach realizing the problem acts as a churn to try and physically mash up food, something it is not accustomed to

Licorice. A form of licorice called deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL), a chewable form of the herb, is a natural antacid. Unlike a regular licorice, DGL does not have hormonal side effects. This makes DGL more effective and will not contribute to elevated blood pressures, which can be a side effect of other forms. Licorice helps fight ulcerations caused by hyperacidity.

Common home remedies for indigestion are peppermint and ginger. These are also popular in treating other digestion problems. Apple and tea are also used, as are Epsom salts. Another effective way to relieve indigestion is drinking the juice of a raw potato or an egg white. Cloves are also considered treatment for indigestion. Other herbs that help relieve the discomfort that comes with indigestion are meadowsweet and lavender. In traditional medicine, the use of feverfew, fennel and dill as cures for indigestion is common, as well as thyme and speedwell.

The cardinal remedy for dyspepsia is light food; it would be matter if the patient takes to fasting for 24 hours and then takes to easily digestible, natural food. Fats and condiments must be avoided. Bland food, mostly vegetables cooked in water, juicy fruits and buttermilk (churned curd with water added) should be taken. Condiments and seasonings make food more palatable and there is the ever-present risk of over eating, which has, in the first instance, given birth to dyspepsia.



Wanda

sulamita berrezi asked:


Indigestion or dyspepsia is one of the most common ailments today and is caused by dietetic

errors. It is a condition of the stomach in which digestive juices are incorrectly secreted, resulting

in discomfort.

The alimentary canal and the process of digestion begin at the mouth. The stomach, which is the

most abused organ of the body, looks like a pear-shaped pouch. It forms part of the digestive

tract which is a tube coiled in loops nearly 28 feet in length. It varies in size and position

depending on how much food it contains. An overloaded stomach tends to prevent the

diaphragm from functioning properly. It may also press on the heart.

Symptoms

Abdominal pain, a feeling of undue fullness after eating, heartburn, loss of appetite , nausea or

vomiting and excessive wind or gas are the usual symptoms of indigestion. Other symptoms

include a bad taste in the mouth, coated tongue, foul breath and pain in the upper abdomen.

Causes

The feelings of discomfort and distress in the abdomen are often caused by overeating, eating

too rapidly or not chewing properly. Overeating or eating frequently produces a feverish state in

the system and overtaxes the digestive organs. It produces excessive acid and causes the

gastric mucus membrane to become congested. Hyperacidity is usually the result. Overeating

makes the work of stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels harder. When this food putrifies, its

poisons are absorbed back into the blood and consequently, the whole system is poisoned.

Many people gulp their food due to stress or hurry. When food is swallowed in large chunks, the

stomach has to work harder and more hydrocholoride is secreted. Eating too fast also causes

one to swallow air. These bad habits force some of the digestive fluids into the esophagus,

causing burning , a stinging sensation or a sour taste, giving an illusion of stomach acid.

Certain foods, especially if they are not properly cooked, cause indigestion. Some people react

unfavourable to certain foods like beans, cabbage, onions, cucumber, radishes and seafood.

Fried foods as well as rich and spicy foods often cause abdominal discomfort and gas, and

aggravate the existing condition. Excessive smoking and intake of alcohol can also cause

stomach upsets. Constipation may interfere with the normal flow of ingested matter through the

gastro-intestinal tract, resulting in gas and abdominal pain. Drinking too much water with meals,

insomnia, emotions such as jealousy, fear and anger and lack of exercise are among the other

causes of indigestion.

The Cure

The only effective treatment for indigestion is a thorough cleansing of the digestive tract;

adoption of a sensible diet and a change in the style of living. The best way to commence the

treatment is to adopt an all-fruit diet for about five days. After the all-fruit diet, the patient may

take to a restricted diet of easily digestible foods, consisting of lightly cooked vegetables, juicy

fruits and buttermilk for about 10 days. He may thereafter gradually embark upon a

well-balanced diet.

The use of fruits in general is beneficial in the treatment of indigestion. They flush out the

undigested food reside and accumulated faeces and re-establish health to perfect order. Being

rich in water, they clean body mechanisms thoroughly. The best among the fruits in dyspepsia is

lemon. Its juice reaches the stomach and attacks the bacteria, inhabiting the formation of acids.

Lemon juice removes indigestion by dislodging this acid and other harmful substances from the

stomach, thereby strengthening and prompting a healthy appetite.

The orange is another effective food remedy in chronic indigestion. It gives rest to the digestive

organs and supplies nutrition in a most easily assimilable form. It also stimulates the flow of

digestive juices thereby improving digestion and increasing appetite. It creates suitable

conditions for the development of friendly bacteria in the intestines.

Another fruit useful in indigestion is grapes. They are a light food which removes indigestion and

irritation of the stomach in a short time and relieves heat. Pineapple is also valuable. It acts as a

tonic in dyspepsia and relieves much of the digestives disorders of dyspeptics. Half a glass of

pineapple juice should be taken after a meal in this condition.

The sufferer from indigestion must always follow the under-mentioned rules regarding eating :

Never eat and drink together. Water or other liquids should be taken half an hour before

and one hour after a meal. Milk, buttermilk and vegetables soups are, however, foods and

can be taken with meals.

i.

Never hurry through a meal. Eat very slowly and chew your food as thoroughly as

possible.

ii.

iii. Never eat to a full stomach. Always leave the table with a feeling that you could eat more.

Never sit down to a meal, feeling worried, tired, excited or in a bad temper as such

feelings temporarily paralyze the manufacture of digestive juices including hydrochloride.

iv.

Do not eat if appetite is lacking. Miss a meal or two, if necessary, until real appetite

returns.

v.

vi. Never boil vegetables, always steam them.

Do not mix too many foods at the same meal. Never eat raw vegetables and raw fruits

together as they require a different set of enzymes. Take protein and starchy foods

separate as far as possible.

vii.

Yogic asanas such as ardh-matsyasana, srvangasana, uttanpadasana, pavnmuktasana,

vajrasana, yogamudra, bhujangasana, shalabhasana, and shavasana, kriyas like jalneti and

kunjal, and pranayamas like kapalbhati, anuloma-viloma, and ujjai are highly beneficial in the

treatment of indigestion. Light exercises such as walking, golf and swimming also help digestion.

Water Treatment

A daily ***** should be administered to cleanse toxic bowel waste. Other beneficial water

treatments include wet girdle pack applied at night, application of ice bags over the stomach half

an hour after meals, a daily cold friction bath and alternate hot and cold hip baths at night.

Massaging of the abdomen also helps.



Rebecca

peterhutch asked:


Indigestion might be caused by a disease in the digestive tract such as ulcer or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but for many people, it results from eating too much, eating too rapidly, eating high-fat foods, or eating during stressful conditions. Indigestion accompanied by smallness of breath, sweating, or pain radiating to the jaw, neck, or arm.

The fundamental digestive disorder is indigestion or dyspepsia, which may give rise to more acute or serious diseases. The basic cause of indigestion, besides weak digestive powers, is over eating or eating foods, which must be avoided. Stools of such persons contain large amounts of undigested matter. They suffer from flatulence arising from putrefying matter in the stomach or the intestines.

Take buttermilk with chopped coriander leaves, crushed curry leaves, a pinch of salt and a pinch of red chilly (pepper) powder.

Common home remedies for indigestion are peppermint and ginger. These are also popular in treating other digestion problems. Apple and tea are also used, as are Epsom salts. Another effective way to relieve indigestion is drinking the juice of a raw potato or an egg white. Cloves are also considered treatment for indigestion. Other herbs that help relieve the discomfort that comes with indigestion are meadowsweet and lavender. In traditional medicine, the use of feverfew, fennel and dill as cures for indigestion is common, as well as thyme and speedwell.

Lemon juice kills nausea. Lemonade is good the summer and the winter too. After the Christmas meal, if you have nausea from eating too much, squeeze a lemon in a glass and drink it all in one move. Add a teaspoon of honey and you are safe from indigestion.

Bishop’s weed is used in the treatment of a large number of problems related to digestion, such as indigestion, diarrhea, dysentery, atonic dyspepsia, colic and flatulence. It is an important ingredient of most Indian dishes. It helps in the digestion of heavy oily and spicy food.

Cardamom is a cooling agent. It helps the stomach and the intestines to soothe down after a heavy meal and perform the digestion better. It helps in expelling the wind that is caused due to undigested food material.

Licorice. A form of licorice called deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL), a chewable form of the herb, is a natural antacid. Unlike a regular licorice, DGL does not have hormonal side effects. This makes DGL more effective and will not contribute to elevated blood pressures, which can be a side effect of other forms. Licorice helps fight ulcerations caused by hyperacidity.

A banana acts as a natural antacid for the stomach and will soothe heartburn and indigestion. If you are suffering from indigestion you can also eat a pineapple or papaya as well as drinking the juice depending on your preference. This will help settle yourstomach naturally without the the chemicals you get in over-the-countermedicines. Many people have reported that eating a teaspoon full of mustard willimmediately work to help their indigestion.



Marlene

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Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is a painful or burning feeling in the upper abdomen and is usually accompanied by nausea, bloating or gas, a feeling of fullness, and, sometimes, vomiting. While indigestion may be the result of a disease or an ulcer in the digestive tract, most often it is the result of eating too much, eating too quickly, eating high-fat foods, or eating during stressful situations.

Indigestion is a vague feeling of discomfort and pain in the upper abdomen and chest, including a feeling of fullness and bloating, accompanied by belching and nausea. Occasionally, heartburn is one of the symptoms. It is a common problem, and can be triggered by several things. These include eating particular foods, drinking alcoholic or carbonated beverages, eating too fast or too much, eating fatty or spicy foods, drinking too much caffeine, or eating too much high-fiber foods.

Causes

Usually indigestion follows a meal, especially one that includes rich, fatty, or heavily spiced food. Overeating, consuming too much alcohol or coffee and eating too quickly can also cause indigestion, as can stress as well as drugs like aspirin that irritate the digestive tract. If indigestion symptoms persist or becomes more severe, or if you start to vomit, lose your appetite, or lose weight, you need to consult your doctor. These symptoms may be a sign of more serious conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), a peptic ulcer, or in rare cases, stomach cancer.

Indigestion might be caused by a disease in the digestive tract, but for many people, it results from eating too much, eating too quickly, eating high-fat foods, or eating during stressful situations. Smoking, drinking too much alcohol, using medications that irritate the stomach lining, being tired, and having ongoing stress can also cause indigestion or make it worse.

Symptoms

Indigestion symptoms are actually very common for many other conditions connected to the digestive tract, especially stomach conditions. These indigestion symptoms include, a burning sensation in the upper abdomen, abdominal pain, belching, flatulence, vomiting, heartburn, bloating of the stomach and nausea. If you look closely the listed indigestion symptoms, they are commonplace symptoms for other conditions, which is why it is important to consult a doctor for proper diagnosis. Self medicating can be dangerous or can address only part of the problem.

Home Remedies

Peppermint is a superior for indigestion. Those who are prone to heartburn may take peppermint tea. It will assists indigestion with out causing heartburn.

Chicory root is a bitter herb that contains the ingredients endive and escarole. Boiling one and half cup of chicory root for five to ten minutes, and allowing it to cool so you can drink it as a tea may help correct indigestion, acid reflux or heartburn. Adding chicory root to a salad can also be a benefit to helping your indigestion.

Ginger is a long-time helper for stomach ailments. Drink a cup of ginger tea to relieve indigestion. Add ? ground ginger to a cup of hot water, let stand for up to three minutes, strain, and drink.

Mix 5-6 chopped basil ( tulsi ) leaves, 1/4 tsp sea salt, some black pepper in 3 Tbsp of curd, and eat it. repeat this 4 times a day for one week for complete reconditioning of stomach.



Sheila