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How to prevent indigestion?
TThe best way to treat indigestion is to prevent it by avoiding the foods and situations that seem to cause indigestion.
Keeping a food diary is helpful in identifying foods that cause indigestion. Here are some other suggestions:
Eat small meals so the stomach does not have to work as hard or as long.
Eat slowly.
Avoid foods that contain high amounts of acids, such as citrus fruits and tomatoes.
If stress is a trigger for your indigestion, reevaluating your lifestyle may help to reduce stress. Learn new methods for managing stress, such as relaxation and biofeedback techniques.
Smokers should consider quitting smoking, or at least not smoking right before eating, as smoking can irritate the stomach lining.
Cut back on alcohol consumption because alcohol can irritate the stomach lining.
Avoid wearing tight-fitting garments because they tend to compress the stomach, which can cause its contents to enter the esophagus.
Do not exercise with a full stomach. Rather, exercise before a meal or at least one hour after eating a meal.
Do not lie down right after eating.
Wait at least 3 hours after your last meal of the day before going to bed.
Sleep with your head elevated (at least six inches) above your feet and use pillows to prop yourself up. This will allow digestive juices to flow into the intestines rather than to the esophagus. |
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More information on indigestion (dyspepsia)
What is indigestion (dyspepsia)? - Indigestion (dyspepsia) is a non specific term for a variety of symptoms resulting from a failure of proper breakdown and absorption of food in the alimentary canal.
What causes indigestion (dyspepsia)? - A disease or an ulcer in the digestive tract might cause indigestion. Being tired or stressed, smoking, or drinking too much alcohol or caffeinated beverages can cause indigestion.
What are the symptoms of indigestion? - Symptoms of indigestion are burning in the stomach or upper abdomen, heartburn, abdominal pain, bloating, belching and gas, nausea, vomiting, acidic taste.
How is indigestion (dyspepsia) diagnosed? - Indigestion is a nonspecific set of symptoms, patients who feel sick enough to seek medical attention are likely to go to their primary care doctor.
What are the complications of indigestion? - Dyspepsia in most cases is not a serious condition but it does lead to much discomfort and it affects feelings of well-being.
What're the treatments for indigestion? - The treatment of indigestion is based on assessment of symptoms and suspected causative factors. A range of indigestion treatments can be bought from the pharmacy.
How to prevent indigestion? - The best way to treat indigestion is to prevent it by avoiding the foods and situations that seem to cause indigestion. |
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