Frequent pain in the upper part of the abdomen is known as indigestion, where a group that suffers from a pain that is difficult to deal with or relieve pain that often occurs after eating meals directly suffers from indigestion and impairs the process of decomposition. Blood to all members of the body, accompanied by pain and feeling of the human bulge or full in the stomach accompanied by nausea or heartburn or persistent burping. This is often a symptom of stomach infection or reflux in the esophagus. Indigestion may be a prelude to other diseases such as gastrointestinal ulcer, or in very rare cases, one of the signs of cancer, especially in the elderly.
Signs of “symptoms” Indigestion:
1. Sense of bitter taste, acidity in the mouth.
2. Burning of recurrent stomach.
3. Nausea and vomiting.
4. Burping any “gas out of the mouth”.
5. Pain behind the rib cage especially when sleeping.
6. Recurrence of food from stomach to mouth.
7. Fatigue and exhaustion.
8. Paleness of the face.
9. Bad mood “depression”.
10. Wrench in the back sometimes.
11. Pain in the abdomen.
Causes of indigestion:
1. Eat meals quickly, swallow them before chewing well, as saliva is not secreted in the appropriate amount to ensure digestion as required.
2. Esophagitis: It is inflammation of the lower esophagus, which results from increased acidity of the stomach.
3. Ulcer: It is ulceration and laceration of the lining wall of the stomach, due to excess acidity or because of the types of bacteria or bacteria that cause them.
4. Use of certain medications: such as strong analgesics or antibiotics, which cause inflammation in the internal membranes of the stomach.
5. Eat certain types of fatty foods.
6. Do not drink liquids, especially water.
7. Psychological stresses such as anger, anxiety or sadness, especially during eating.
8. Lack of eating vegetables and fruits during meals, focusing on starches and sugars.
9. Disorganized meals at specific times.
Methods of Treatment :
1. Drink herbal beverages that facilitate digestion, such as chowder, anise, chamomile, cinnamon, coriander, cloves, thyme, mint.
2. Eat fruits and vegetables rich in fiber, such as watercress, kiwi, boiled potatoes, bananas, carrots, yogurt, low-fat cheese, pineapple, apples and others
3. Refrain from smoking.
4. Maintain moderate weight, avoid obesity “overweight”
5. Exercise, the most important of which is walking, as it helps to stimulate blood circulation and digestion of food.
6. Avoid stress as much as possible.
7. Divide meals and not eat large amounts at one time, so note that most cases of indigestion occur in Ramadan.
8. Do not sleep immediately after eating. You should take it at least two to three hours before bedtime.
9. Avoid wearing tight clothes in the abdomen.
10. Minimize the use of painkillers and antagonists with a significant effect on the digestive system.