| Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia is a stomach | | | | parts of apples, carrots and beetroot. |
| problem. Indigestion can cause heartburn due to | | | | 5. Eat plenty of fiber-containing foods. |
| stomach acid reflux. It also irritates esophagus. | | | | 6. Do not consume spicy foods, and do not take |
| Indigestion leaves a bitter or sour taste in the mouth. t | | | | enzyme supplements that contain hydrochloric acid |
| occurs when the digestive juices are not secreted | | | | (HCl). |
| properly as such resulting in uneasiness. Consuming a | | | | 7. Some foods, such as beans and peas, are |
| variety of food stuffs is one of the prime reasons for | | | | well-known for causing wind. Avoid these. |
| indigestion. | | | | 8. Avoid fats and fried food that delay digestion, |
| Causes of Indigestion | | | | prolonging the stomach's emptying time. Also avoid |
| Following are the causes of indigestion | | | | coffee, tea, alcohol, colas, and smoking. |
| 1. Fast eating without chewing properly, | | | | 9. Avoid cows milk products, red meat |
| 2. Heavy meal | | | | 10. Avoid refined carbohydrates ('white' products) |
| 3. Consuming excess alcohol | | | | - choose wholemeal instead. |
| 4. Smoking, Pregnancy | | | | 11. Don't do any heavy lifting and bending. Give |
| 5. Peptic ulcer | | | | the stomach at least two hours to empty before |
| 6. Stress and anxiety Anti-inflammatory drugs | | | | exertion. Bend from the knees, not the waist, to avoid |
| 7. Changes in lifestyle | | | | abdominal pressure. |
| 8. Diseases that affect digestive organs | | | | 12. Make sure your clothes aren't too tight round |
| Symptoms of Indigestion | | | | your waist. |
| Following are the symptoms of indigestion | | | | 13. Avoid becoming constipated and straining |
| 1. Pain in belly | | | | during bowel movements. |
| 2. Nausea, Bloating of stomach | | | | 14. Do not lie down during the day if you are |
| 3. Uncontrolled burping | | | | bothered by heartburn. Keep stomach acids in the |
| 4. Heartburn | | | | stomach by sitting or standing. |
| 5. Flatulence | | | | 15. Be sure to check with your GP or physician if |
| 6. Acid regurgitation | | | | you have regular indigestion problems. The symptoms |
| Home Remedies to Avoid Indigestion | | | | could mask a more serious problem. |
| 1. At the first sign of heartburn, drink one or two | | | | 16. Ginger tea is soothing. |
| large glasses of water. This relieves heartburn by | | | | 17. Allergenic foods may magnify the symptoms |
| washing the acid out of the esophagus. | | | | and delay healing. If you avoid foods to which you are |
| 2. Even if you are not thirsty, drink a large glass | | | | intolerant, you may find your symptoms vanish. Check |
| of water every three hours during the day. | | | | for food intolerances. |
| 3. Eat several small meals daily. | | | | 18. Acid reflux can also be caused by other |
| 4. Drink freshly squeezed juice made of equal | | | | factors. for instance, smoking or obesity. |