Indigestion, also known as upset stomach or dyspepsia, is a painful or burning feeling in the upper abdomen, often accompanied by nausea, abdominal bloating, belching, and sometimes vomiting.

Indigestion is identified by an upset stomach. A painful or burning sensation is felt in the upper abdomen, often accompanied by nausea, abdominal bloating, belching, and sometimes vomiting.

Avoiding the foods and situations that seem to cause indigestion is the most successful way to treat it. Excess stomach acid does not cause or result from indigestion, so antacids are not an appropriate treatment, although some people report that they do help. Smokers can help relieve their indigestion by quitting smoking, or at least not smoking right before eating. Exercising with a full stomach may cause indigestion, so scheduling exercise before a meal or at least an hour afterward might help.

A disease or an ulcer in the digestive tract might cause indigestion, but for most people, it results from eating too much, eating too quickly, eating high-fat foods, or eating during stressful situations. Smoking, drinking too much alcohol, using medications that irritate the stomach lining, being tired, and having ongoing stress can also cause indigestion or make it worse. Some people have persistent indigestion that is not related to any of these factors. This type of indigestion--called functional or nonulcer indigestion--is caused by a problem in how food moves through the digestive tract.

To diagnose indigestion, the doctor first rules out other problems, like ulcers. In the process of diagnosis, a person may have x-rays of the stomach and small intestine or undergo endoscopy, in which the doctor uses an instrument to look closely at the inside of the stomach.

Avoiding the foods and situations that seem to cause indigestion is the most successful way to treat it. Excess stomach acid does not cause or result from indigestion, so antacids are not an appropriate treatment, although some people report that they do help.

Apply ginger compresses to abdominal area. Take 2 ginger capsules as needed to break up gas.

• Lie on the back and draw knees up to chest to relieve abdomen pressure.
• Eat smaller meals. Chew food very well. No smoking with meals. No fluids with meals. A little white wine is ok for better absorption.
  

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