Dyspepsia is not a particularly good term for the ailment since it implies that there is “dyspepsia” or abnormal digestion of food, and this most probably is not the case. In fact, another common name for dyspepsia is indigestion, which, for the same reason, is no better than the term dyspepsia! Doctors frequently refer to the condition as non-ulcer dyspepsia.
Taking of heavy and oily meal in much quantity, consumption of stale, rotten and contaminated food substances and eating in hurry without proper mastication of food are the main causes of Indigestion. Other than this, excessive mental stress, frequent eating, eating without hunger, eating in agitated or tense state of mind and labour shirking habit also adds to Indigestion.
In the state of panic and fear also food does not digest properly. Therefore, it should be avoided. Some times uncooked and raw food also becomes the cause of Indigestion. Worms, teething, old age, constipation, hilly journey, mental stress, physical work and sexual intercourse just after meal also lead to Indigestion. Pain in abdomen, Loss of appetite, Irritation, Gas, Sleeplessness, lack of energy, lethargy and dizziness appear in the body as common results of Indigestion.
Common indigestion symptoms include:
• Abdominal pain,
• Heartburn or acid indigestion (acid reflux),
• Bloating (full feeling),
• Excessive gas (belching, burping or flatulence),
• Nausea with or without vomiting,
• Acidic taste in the mouth,
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.
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.
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