If you have upper abdominal pain Along with flatulence, distension, gas in the stomach, frequent belching, usually during or after eating Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, feeling full quickly, etc. These symptoms may indicate that you are dealing with indigestion (Dyspepsia). This symptom usually occurs from time to time. But if the symptoms are frequent until they are chronic and have other symptoms as well may be signaling for other diseases
This can be caused by a number of factors such as
– Diseases in the gastrointestinal tract including peptic ulcer disease gastritis stomach cancer parasites in the gastrointestinal tract acid reflux disease, etc.
– Gallstones in the gallbladder If you have colic Distension after eating, it can be caused by gallbladder stones.
– bacterial infection called H pyrolysis (H.pylori). which live in the lining of the stomach causing gastritis heartburn The stomach is full and there is air in the stomach.
– eating behavior such as eating too fast, eating too much not chewing food thoroughly not eating on time Likes to eat spicy food, oily food, drinking too much tea, coffee, alcohol, soft drinks, taking certain medications such as antibiotics, muscle relaxants, bone painkillers, etc.
– lifestyle behavior For example, smoking, stress can also have an effect.
– stomach cancer If you have indigestion on a regular basis, distension, abdominal pain after eating cork on the tongue Burning pain in the chest with bloody stools vomiting blood Unexplained weight loss, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting for a long time should see a doctor.
– Other diseases such as thyroid disease, hepatitis, etc.
Prevention of flatulence, indigestion
– Modify eating behavior Eat on time, eat slowly, eat small meals, don’t eat too much at once, don’t eat too full. And dinner should be eaten at least 3 hours before going to bed.
– Eat easily digestible food. Avoid eating spicy food High-fat foods, difficult-to-digest foods, fermented foods, etc.
– Avoid drinking caffeinated beverages, soft drinks, alcohol.
– exercise regularly At least 30 minutes a day, 3-5 times a week.
– Control your body weight within the standard.
– Don’t stress, find a way to relieve stress. Because stress results in the digestive system not functioning normally.
When should I see a doctor? If changing eating habits lifestyle has not improved or has the following symptoms, such as weight loss, vomiting or inability to swallow food, abdominal pain, flatulence, abdominal distension, abnormal excretion such as increased constipation constipation alternating with diarrhea bloody stools or black, red stools, etc.
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