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INDIGESTION  also called dyspepsia or an upset stomach is discomfort in your upper abdomen. Indigestion describes certain symptoms, such as belly pain and a feeling of fullness soon after you start eating, rather than a specific disease. Indigestion can also be a symptom of other digestive disorders.

HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR INDIGESTION

Homoeopathy for indigestion helps relieve its symptoms and treats the problem on a long term basis. Homoeopathy offers a natural and highly effective solution for the complaint of indigestion. Homoeopathic medicines are beneficial for both acute as well as chronic cases of indigestion.

Homoeopathic medicines are prescribed after studying the individual’s complete history. It enhances the body’s self-healing mechanism (immunity) and thus improves the overall health and quality of life of an individual.

Homoeopathy is strongly recommended to treat the symptoms of indigestion as it gives a permanent cure and treats the disease from its root cause.

KNOW YOUR DISEASE

Indigestion is pain or discomfort after eating, while your stomach is digesting. Almost everyone has experienced occasional indigestion. But for some people, it’s a daily occurrence that diminishes their quality of life. When indigestion becomes a significant problem, you may find yourself seeking healthcare for answers and relief. Sometimes there’s an underlying gastrointestinal (GI) disease that needs treatment. But sometimes there’s no simple explanation for these symptoms.

SYMPTOMS OF INDIGESTION

If you have indigestion, you may have:

  • Early fullness during a meal. You haven't eaten much of your meal, but you already feel full and may not be able to finish eating.
  • Uncomfortable fullness after a meal. The feeling of fullness lasts longer than it should.
  • Discomfort in the upper abdomen. You feel a mild to severe pain in the area between the bottom of your breastbone and your bellybutton.
  • Burning in the upper abdomen. You feel an uncomfortable heat or burning sensation between the bottom of your breastbone and your bellybutton.
  • Bloating in the upper abdomen. You feel an uncomfortable sensation of tightness in your upper abdomen.
  • Nausea. You feel as if you want to vomit.

CAUSES OF INDIGESTION

There are many possible causes of indigestion. These can range from dietary and lifestyle habits to the side effects of medications and serious underlying conditions.

Lifestyle

You experience indigestion when your body cannot digest food as normal. This may be the result of eating a lot or eating too fast.

Spicy, greasy, and fatty foods also increase the risk of indigestion. Lying down too soon after eating can make it harder to digest food. This increases your risk of abdominal discomfort.

Other common causes of poor digestion include:

  • Smoking
  • Drinking too much alcohol
  • Stress

Medication

Indigestion can be a side effect of taking specific medications. Antibiotics, medications that treat or prevent bacterial infections, can also irritate the digestive system and cause indigestion as a side effect.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS

Several medical conditions can also cause indigestion. These include:

  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Gastric cancer
  • Pancreatic or bile duct abnormalities
  • Peptic ulcers
  • Lactose, gluten, and other intolerances
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Gastroparesis

Sometimes you may experience indigestion with no apparent cause. The medical term for this is functional dyspepsia.

DIAGNOSIS

Your doctor is likely to start with a health history and a thorough physical exam. Those evaluations may be enough if your indigestion is mild and you're not experiencing certain symptoms, such as weight loss and repeated vomiting.

But if your indigestion began suddenly, and you are experiencing severe symptoms or are older than age 55, your doctor may recommend.

  • Laboratory tests, to check for anaemia or other metabolic disorders.
  • Breath and stool tests, to check for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), the bacterium associated with peptic ulcers, which can cause indigestion.
  • Endoscopy, to check for issues in your upper digestive tract, particularly in older people with symptoms that won't go away. A tissue sample, called a biopsy, may be taken for analysis.
  • Imaging tests (X-ray or CT scan), to check for intestinal obstruction or another issue.

LIFESTYLE AND HOME REMEDIES

Mild indigestion can often be helped with lifestyle changes!

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  • Eating smaller, more-frequent meals. Chew your food slowly and thoroughly.
  • Not eating certain foods. Fatty and spicy foods, processed foods, carbonated beverages, caffeine, alcohol, and smoking can trigger indigestion.
  • Maintaining a healthy weight. Excess pounds put pressure on your abdomen, pushing up your stomach and causing acid to back up into your oesophagus.
  • Exercising regularly. Exercise helps you keep off extra weight and promotes better digestion.
  • Managing stress. Create a calm environment at mealtime. Practice relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, meditation or yoga. Spend time doing things you enjoy. Get plenty of sleep.
  • Changing your medicines.  Stop or cut back on pain relievers or other medicines that may irritate your stomach lining. If that's not an option, be sure to take these medicines with food.

DOES DRINKING WATER HELP IN AVOIDING INDIGESTION?

Small sips of water when you’re experiencing indigestion may help a little. If you have acid reflux in your oesophagus, the water may help wash the acid back down into your stomach. If your stomach seems slow to digest and release your food, a little water may help move things along while also diluting the acid. But don’t drink so much that it expands your stomach, or it might have the opposite effect.

AN OUTLOOK ON INDIGESTION - BY DR. SMRITI’S HOMOEOPATHIC HEALING

Indigestion is common, and it’s usually not serious. But if you have it often, it can become a real problem. It can interfere with your eating, sleeping and quality of life. It might be a symptom of a medical condition, and rarely, it might be a serious one. Homoeopathy is based on the principle of individualisation and symptom similarity by using holistic approach. Your digestive system is complex, and many things can affect it. Whatever may be the cause homoeopathic medicines are strongly recommended to treat the disease condition from its root and thus providing a permanent cure.