indigestion
For more information about indigestion check out Acid Reflux Disease – GERD
Q: InDigestion ??
I’v been having indigestion after i eat anything i’m a pescetarian and i eat plenty of friuts an vegtables ( 7 servings a day ) why am i having this problem?
I also drink lots of water and pescetarian means i don’t eat poultry, pork or beef.
A: You could have a hiatal hernia, or reflux.
Try avoiding liquids 30 min before or after meals. Sometimes mixing the two can make it easier for food to “come back up.”
Also try sitting upright/standing for at least an hour after eating, rather than reclining or lying down. Some people even lift the head of their beds or raise their mattresses 6″ or so, to make the food have to come back up against gravity. Hey, whatever works.
Q: indigestion?
I am not sure what indigestion feels like-i have always heard people talk about having it but never exp. it myself, lately i have had a pressure type pain in my upper stomach towards the chest area, it would be off and on but today pretty much all day-is it possible to have it this long, and does it sound like indigestion? It feel like i need to burp(sorry) to relieve the pressure/pain, it is more annoying sometimes than painful and other times the pain is annoying-also is there reasons other than certain foods that cause it?thank you-oh and what would be good to take for relief?
A: Indigestion
Indigestion is the term used to describe pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen or chest after meals. The medical term for this is dyspepsia. Sometimes it is also used to describe a distinctive burning feeling in the chest, known as heartburn. Most people have suffered from indigestion after a large meal at some time, and up to one in four adults suffer from heartburn each year.
What are the symptoms?
The main symptoms of indigestion are:
pain, fullness or discomfort in the upper part of your abdomen or chest
heartburn
loss of appetite
feeling sick or being sick
flatulence, burping or belching
What to take?
Antacids
These neutralise acid, or help to stop the stomach contents flowing back (refluxing) into the oesophagus. They come as tablets, capsules, liquids or powders. Examples of antacid brands include Rennies and Gaviscon.
Q: Indigestion?
Why is it that drinking water will cause me to have indigestion.
A: If you already have an acidy stomache problem, the water is making your belly more full, and you might burp up some acid or have gastric reflux. Take a TUMS with that water.
Q: What are some natural remedies for indigestion?
So far, i’ve been having gas and a stomach that went from flat to a very noticeable bulge. The thing that started it my indigestion was stress and Chinese food. Does anyone know any remedies that would provide quick/instant relief from indigestion?
A: Cut back the greasy American version of Chinese for one… don’t eat onions, garlic, processed foods, beans, yeast, dairy or anything you know is hard for you to digest. Fast from food or just eat apples for a day and give your digestive tract a rest. Add fiber to your diet, Alfalfa is a natural a concentrated nutrient source that is rich in insoluble fiber and therefore aids digestive elimination.
Check out an acupressure book or website and massage anything you can find related to digestion. There are four points around your navel in a square shape, feel around and see if anything is sore, if it is rub it in a circular motion.
Peppermint tea and Chamomile tea is great, so drink that daily if you like it.
As far as supplements go look into enzymes.
Good luck!
Q: What can you do to help indigestion during pregnancy?
My indigestion is unbearable! I am 11 weeks pregnant and every evening I get this horrible taste in my mouth and I feel like I am going to throw up. I feel short of breath and my mouth is full of syliva. It is so bad I have to spit constantly. What can I do to help with the indigestion and the bad taste in my mouth? I appreciate any help I can get!
A: My doctor recommended Mylanta.
Q: What can my mom do about her indigestion problems?
My mom is in her late 40’s and she has really bad indigestion. She’s tried a lot of things like eating prune, prune juice, chamomile tea, a tea called “3 ballerinas” which is supposed to make you lose weight by making you have good digestion, and she’s even tried exercising & that new yogurt that is out in the market called “activia”. Nothing works for her. What are some good natural remedies that can help her?
A: i hope she doesn’t take antacids, that may worsen her condition. SHe probably has a hard time digesting food and taking antacids will make her worse because it suppresses the acids in your stomach needed to break down proteins. She may want to take an HCL with Pepsin supplement this will aid in digestion. It is basically a digestive enzyme but more effective as it mimics the natural enzymes found in the stomach.
Q: What is the difference between heart-burn and indigestion?
Since my husband was diagnosed as having diabetes type 2, he’s been advised to add an aspirin a day to his usual medication. Since doing so, on occasion just before sleep ends up with chronic heartburn / indigestion? He describes it as a burning sensation at the back of his throat and only subsides when he manages to ‘belch’. Any ideas please?
A: Heartburn’ or pyrosis is a painful or burning sensation in the esophagus, just below the breastbone caused by regurgitation of gastric acid.[1] The pain often rises in the chest and may radiate to the neck, throat, or angle of the jaw. Heartburn is also identified as one of the causes of chronic cough, and may even mimic asthma. It is so called because of a burning sensation of the breastbone where the heart is located although some heart problems do have a similar sensation to heartburn. Despite its name, heartburn actually has nothing to do with the heart. Compounding the confusion is the fact that hydrochloric acid from the stomach comes back up the esophagus because of a problem with the cardiac sphincter, a valve which misleadingly contains the word “cardiac” (an adjective referring to the heart) in its name.
more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heartburn
Heartburn is one of the possible symptoms of Indigestion
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigestion
Q: What is the best way to get rid of indigestion?
I’d like to find something natural, like home remedies that will help with getting rid of indigestion. I find that tums or Rolaids just mask the problem. Any suggestions are welcome and much appreciated!! Thank you!! I just want the burning to go away!!!
A: Hot coke or pepsi, my mom always used it
Q: What are some home remedies for indigestion?
This is part of the Chemistry question I have to do for my Junior Certificate Science
I need to know of any home remedies that you might have for indigestion (heartburn)
If you get the information off someone that ok but if you find the answer in a book/website please state the book/URL
Thank you!
A: “there are two major form of indigestion,” says Michael A. Klaper, M.D., a nutritional medicine specialist in Pompano Beach, Florida, and director of the Institute of Nutritional Education and Research, an organization based in Manhattan Beach, California, that teaches doctors about nutrition and its relationship to disease. “One is in the upper tract: a stomach filled with acid, which is usually the result of plopping a lot of protein into stomach and the stomach responding with a big gush of acid to digest it. For that kind of indigestion. It’s a matter of not eating protein-rich foods too late in the day. So if you must have meat, have it for lunch, and stick with pasta for dinner.
“The other form of indigestion is due to swallowed air in the lower gastrointestinal tract, and that’s often a matter of how fast you’re eating. For that, the best thing is to slow down, chew each mouthful at least 10 to 15 times, avoid drinking with meals and minimize talking while eating,” Dr. Klaper.
Ayurveda:
According to Ayurveda practitioner, bay leaf helps kindle agni, or gastric fire, one of the most vital elements of good digestion. To relieve indigestion, try steeping 1/2 teaspoon of crushed or ground bay leaf (available in most health food stores) in a cup of hot water for ten minutes, suggests Vasant Lad, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., director of the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Strain the tea so that there’s no bay leaf in it, add a pinch of cardamom and drink the tea after eating.
Herbal Therapy:
Traditional herbal remedies for indigestion include peppermint, ginger and chamomile teas, all of which you can find in a tea bag form in most health food stores, says Varro E.Tyler, Ph.D professor of pharmacognosy at Purdue University in West Lafaette, Indiana. He suggests drinking a cup of one of these teas after every meal.
Q: What is the equation for when an indigestion tablet neutralises excess stomach acid? ?
If their are numerous equations, then please give me one and tell me the name of the indigestion tablet.
A: drink a little NaHCO3 (sodium bicarbonate)
in a glass of water, then you’ll feel better
Q: What are some effective herbal cures for heartburn and indigestion?
What are some some mostly surefire and effective herbal cures for heartburn and indigestion. I am not interested in merely managing it .. but “fixing” it if I can.
Be sure to include a disclaimer in you answer stating that you are not offering unlicensed medical advice. I too, will admit that I realize that your “hearsay” does not promote constitute or claim a cure. The FDA and the medical establishment is understanably paranoid about herbs that might really work.
A: You will find very useful information on how to cure Heart Burn and Indigestion on the link given below.
http://www.hpathy.com/diseases/gastric-symptoms-treatment-cure.asp
Take care and God Bless
Q: I have had acid indigestion for 2 weeks what could be causing this?
I don’t know why I have been getting indigestion for 2 weeks, I’ve never had it before. I have been taking a antacid containing calcium carbonate, it seems to relieve symptoms for a few hours then it comes back. What could I do to fix this problem? And what could be causing it?
A: Yes, it sounds like you have gastroesophageal reflux disease which is an extremely common condition, which is caused by your stomach contents refluxing into your esophagus and cause irritation. There are many things that can predispose you to GERD, such as obesity, pregnancy, medications, high fatty foods, certain other foods, alcohol etc. The good thing is that it is an easily treated condition.
Antacids like Calcium Carbonate can be effective but only temporarily. The are great for patients who have symptoms rarely. Since you are having symptoms frequently, then you probably need some acid suppression. There are two groups of agents that reduce stomach acid production and these are the H2 blockers and the PPIs. H2 blockers include Famotidine (Pepcid), Ranitidine (Zantac) and several others. These agents are good at suppressing stomach acid production, have few side effects, but may lose their effect over time. The PPIs are the proton pump inhibitors that also inhibit acid production and are thought by some to be superior to the H2 blockers (although there is no data to support that they are better for GERD). PPIs include over the counter Omeprazole (Prilosec) and many others that are available only by prescription. These agents should be taken daily, have few side effects and may take a little bit of time before the effect develops. In your case I would recommend starting with an H2 blocker every day scheduled for a few weeks. These agents are available over the counter and cheaper than the PPIs.
Medications are effective for GERD but I think it is also important to make some lifestyle modifications to try to reduce it. These include not eating within 2 hours of bed or lying down, elevating the head of your bed to at least 30 degrees when you are sleeping, weight loss if you are overweight, and eat small frequent meals. Things to avoid: Alcohol, cigarettes, caffeine, coffee, chocolate, fatty foods, tomatoe, soda or citrus juices. Sometimes medications can also be associated with GERD and you would want to review this with your doctor. I hope this helps you.
Q: What is the difference between indigestion and heartburn?
and what are the symptoms of both? Bit of a silly question really, but I have never suffered from either. I am nearly 5 weeks pregnant, and keep having a kind of burning sensation in my chest and lower neck, particular after eating, it only last a couple of minutes or so then goes away. I know indigestion/heartburn can be a problem in late pregnany, but surely not this early?! I’ve also been [excuse me] burping and trumping a lot – anyone else had this?
A: Indigestion is a feeling of pain and discomfort in the stomach, heartburn is the symptom of indigestion – The burning in the chest, behind the breastbone.. The burping and expulsion of gas (trumping!) is quite normal! You think it’s bad now, wait til you hit 34 weeks! Eat little and often, and make gaviscon your best friend! Congrats.
Q: Will drinking soda help with my indigestion?
I’ve never had indigestion before, but for the past day or so, I’ve had this constant feeling of needing to burp – unfortunately I am not able to make myself do that. I have a relatively healthy diet, and I don’t take pills unless I need them, so I’d prefer to be natural… I’ve been drinking tea all morning, but it’s not settling my stomach. Any immediate remedies that you know of? Please help. Thanks!
A: drink some ginger ale
Q: Do you get shortness of breath with indigestion?
I have a history of asthma and my main symptom is shortness of breath. But I control it with daily medication and my inhaler if I have to. Right now I have major indigestion/pain under the sternum. And I feel short of breath (esspecially in spikes of pain) and I want to know if that happens to other asthma sufferers. If there are any doctors/knowledgable-people out there: Why does this happen?
A: You have been diagnosed with asthma and are on medication (inhaler) to control it. You mention you have “major indigestion”; have you been evaluated by your physician for GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)?
GERD occurs when your esophageal sphincter (between your esophagus and stomach) does not close properly and stomach acids are forced into your esophagus, causing damage and inflammation. This damage and inflammation can result in SOB (shortness of breath); however, the fact that you have asthma may be complicating this condition as you cannot tell exactly why you are SOB.
Inflammation and damage to the esophagus can cause erosive esophagitis (the esophagus sheds cells); this may lead to Barrett’s Esophagus, a precancerous condition; this may then lead to esophageal cancer. You do not have to have major pain to be experiencing esophageal erosion.
Again, your asthma may be the cause of your SOB. But your calling it “major indigestion” may indicate you need to see a physician to make sure you don’t have GERD.
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