Bloating

It is a condition in which the abdomen feels full and tight. It is usually caused by excessive intestinal gas.

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.

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 non-ulcer 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.

• Reduce salt intake. Avoid starchy, sugary foods. Reduce meats and dairy foods that demand more water to dissolve.
• Drink at least 6-8 glasses of bottled water daily for free flowing functions, waste removal, and appetite suppression.
• Eat largely fresh foods for 3 days to increase the body’s food water content with out density. Have a leafy green salad with plenty of cucumbers, parsley, and celery.

Try to avoid or stay calm during ongoing stress, which can also cause indigestion or make it worse.

Make sure you are eating properly and not 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 should be avoided.