Dyspepsia / Indigestion; Stomach Upset
Improper function of stomach or discomfort in your upper abdomen is known as dyspepsia / indigestion – a common condition. It can happen when your body has trouble digesting food.
Dyspepsia is a general term that includes a variety of digestive problems such as stomach discomfort, gas, bloating, belching, appetite loss and nausea etc.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Lack of hydrochloric acid (HCL) in the stomach which is very essential for the digestion of proteins.
- Overeating or eating too much and too quickly are some of the main causes of dyspepsia.
- Not chewing your food properly.
- Eating diet rich in fats.
- Eating indigestible things – chalk, pencils, raw rice etc.
- Smoking, alcohol, drinking too much of caffeine.
- Increase in digestive acids secretion due to intestinal disease.
- Too much stress.
- Prolong use of antibiotics and certain other drugs e.g. antidepressants and sedatives.
- Liver and pancreatic diseases.
- Intestinal tuberculosis.
- Eating certain foods that are hard to process, such as foods that are high in spices, fats, acids, and/or fibre
- A lack of sleep.
- Acidic foods such as tomatoes and citrus fruits
- Eating while stressed or nervous or on the run
- Eating late at night
- Improper hygiene
- Lack of exercise
- Dehydration
- Oral health or gums disease.
- Poor diet – Nutritional deficiencies
- Abnormal bowel movements
- Early fullness during a meal or feeling of fullness lasts longer than it should.
SIGN AND SYMPTOMS
- Stomach-ache, Pain in the centre or left of upper abdomen, which usually increases after meals.
- Chest pain on bending / lying down after meal.
- Feeling sick i.e., nausea and vomiting.
- Loss of appetite.
- Sometimes diarrhoea or constipation.
- Coated tongue
- Salty, sour fluid regurgitates.
- Acid reflux or heartburn – a painful burning feeling in the chest.
- Feeling full and bloated, babbling
- Belching and farting – gas formation
- Bringing up food or bitter-tasting fluids into your mouth
- Gurgling stomach
DIETARY MANAGEMENT – Do’s & Dont’s
- Treat the root cause(s).
- Maintain personal hygiene wash your hand before eating and after using the bathroom.
- Avoid over eating. Take small meals instead of a single time large meal.
- Avoid fatty food during an acute attack of dyspepsia i.e. avoid animal products and dairy products.
- Take plenty of fluids.
- Take a diet of fresh vegetables, salad and fruits.
- Avoid taking those drugs which give rise to the problem.
- Avoid stress. Yoga and meditation help in relieving stress.
- Regular exercise will help to maintain good health – do not exercise, bend, stoop / sleep immediately after meals.
- Take a light diet consisting of porridge, rice, lentils or have boiled green grams.
- Add curd or butter milk to your meals, that helps in digestion.
- Avoid hot, spicy foods.
- Eat blend and boiled food that is easy to digest.
- Cut down on tea, coffee, cola, smoking or alcohol.
- Prop your head and shoulders up in bed – this can stop stomach acid coming up while you sleep.
- Lose weight if you’re overweight.
- Eat at least 3 to 4 hours before going to bed.
- Relax – specially before eating.
- Eat with mindfulness – savour and be grateful with each bite.
- Eat slowly and chew each bite thoroughly- remember that digestion begins in the mouth and that your stomach doesn’t have teeth.
- Favor enzyme rich foods, including papayas, mangoes, sweet potatoes, yams, figs, brown rice, oats, pearl barley, daikon radish, apples, parsley, coriander, mint, dill, rosemary, ginger, bay leaf, fennel, dill, oregano, cilantro, sage, and anise.
- Use fresh fruits like grapes, oranges, pineapples, melons, apples, pomegranate, and pears in different forms.
- Lightly cooked vegetables, buttermilk, yoghurt, cottage cheese, garlic, and ginger are some of the best remedies.
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