Ever felt full or bloated after a meal? Ever felt a burning sensation in your stomach right before a delicious meal? Or ever been on a first date where your stomach started making weird, AUDIBLE noises? (Shut up, stomach. Please). If you answered yes to any of these questions, there’s a high chance that indigestion is making your stomach a battlefield! It’s not a great feeling, we know! Read on to discover why this uncomfortable indigestion issue occurs and what you can do to treat it.
Indigestion, dyspepsia or an upset stomach is a persistent pain in your upper abdomen.
Indigestion occurs when your stomach acid comes into contact with mucosa, the lining of your digestive system. This causes the stomach acid to break down the lining, resulting in irritation and inflammation, which is the painful, burning sensation related with indigestion.
The popular saying, “Too much of anything is good for nothing” applies to indigestion as well.
Here are some other conditions that cause indigestion
This is not an exhaustive list of the underlying causes that could cause indigestion. Please consult a gastroenterologist (via the oDoc app) to diagnose the causes for your indigestion for early detection of any other serious underlying conditions.
The symptoms of indigestion and gastritis are similar and you may often get confused between the two. However, while indigestion occurs as a result of stomach acid, the main cause for gastritis is a bacteria called Helicobacter pylori.
A gastroenterologist will first go through your medical history and discuss with you your presenting signs & symptoms. To ascertain the causes of your indigestion, they may prescribe several blood tests and/or X rays of your stomach and small intestine. There are times when your doctor may recommend you to conduct an upper endoscopy to look closely at the inside of your stomach.
Foods to avoid
Here are some tips that you can follow:
If your indigestion does not go away, certain over-the-counter medicines and antacids may help. Please consult a gastroenterologist to know what medicines can help you. You can do so via oDoc from the safety and comfort of your home.
If you experience these symptoms, immediately consult a gastroenterologist as it may indicate serious health complications.
You can download the oDoc app today for comfortable and convenient consultations with gastroenterologists in the comfort of your home.
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