Indigestion

Indigestion

Indigestion is an umbrella term for discomfort of the upper abdomen or stomach, usually after eating. It is also known as Dyspepsia or acid stomach.

Symptoms include heartburn, belching, hiccups, nausea and flatulence. Persistent problems with Indigestion may be due to a peptic ulcer or liver, gallbladder or pancreatic disease.

The causes of Indigestion range from indulging in too much rich, spicy or fatty food, excess alcohol, eating too quickly and eating unripe fruit. Pregnant women can suffer from Indigestion because their intestines are pushed up into the thoracic cavity causing reflux (acid flowing back into the oesophagus).

Stress, anxiety and unresolved emotions can also cause Indigestion.

Tip: certain herbs are helpful in relieving Indigestion – slippery elm for healing mucous membranes, peppermint for soothing and aiding digestion after a meal, and dandelion taken before a meal to enhance digestion.

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