Indigestion is a common condition for all of us after parties, playing, eating. This problem not only makes you feel uncomfortable but also leaves bad effects on your health later on. Find out with Nguyen in this article to know how to prevent and treat indigestion after eating!
What is indigestion after eating?
Frequent indigestion is a sign of an underlying problem, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), an ulcer, or gallbladder disease. Indigestion causes persistent or recurrent pain and discomfort in the upper abdomen. Sometimes, you can see pieces of undigested food in the stool. This is mostly a plant substance rich in fiber, usually not broken down and absorbed in the digestive tract when you chew poorly, eat quickly.
Signs that you have indigestion
After eating too quickly, too much or eating at times like the evening, or before going to sleep, you will feel gas, abdominal pain, and the feeling of wanting to vomit in the upper stomach.
Causes of indigestion after eating
Sometimes gastrointestinal problems and other health conditions that can cause indigestion include:
- Unscientific way of eating: If you eat too quickly or consume too much of these foods, you may experience indigestion.
- Small intestine overgrowth: Some bacteria overgrow, causing problems like intestinal damage, malabsorption, fat malabsorption, and vitamin deficiencies.
- Diverticulitis: Diverticulitis occurs when small sacs bulge out of the sides of your intestines. Food can get trapped in these pockets leading to diverticulitis.
- Pancreatic problems: If you have pancreatic cancer, pancreatic insufficiency, or cystic fibrosis you may have problems digesting food.
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Lactose intolerance
How to prevent indigestion effectively
Some lifestyle changes that can help prevent indigestion are as follows:
- Avoid foods that cause indigestion.
- Eat five or six small meals a day instead of three large ones.
- Reduce or eliminate alcohol and caffeine use.
- Control stress and anxiety.
3 effective home remedies for indigestion
1. Mint tea
Mint is more than just a breath freshener. It also has an antispasmodic effect on the body, making it a great choice for relieving stomach problems like nausea and indigestion. Drink a cup of mint tea after a meal to quickly soothe your stomach or keep a few mints in your pocket and suck on candy after eating.
Although mint can ease indigestion, you should not drink or eat mint when your indigestion is caused by acid reflux. Because mint relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter – the muscle between the stomach and esophagus.
2. Ginger
Ginger is a natural remedy for indigestion because it can balance stomach acid. Too little stomach acid causes indigestion, too much stomach acid has the same effect.
Drink a cup of ginger tea as needed to soothe the stomach and get rid of indigestion. Other options include sucking on ginger candies, drinking ginger ale, or making your own ginger ale. Boil one or two pieces of ginger in four cups of water. Add flavor with lemon or honey before drinking.
3. Lemonade
The effect of lemon juice also neutralizes acid in the stomach and improves digestion. Mix a teaspoon of lemon juice in hot or warm water and drink it a few minutes before eating. Along with soothing indigestion, lemon juice is also an excellent source of vitamin C.
3 effective yoga poses for indigestion at home
1. Stretching and Rolling Yoga Pose
- Inhale gently, push your chest forward, lengthen your spine upwards
- Exhale, gently curl your arms and spine back.
- Repeat the movement 3 times.
- Roll your body from left to right, breathing evenly for 5 breaths. Then rotate in the same opposite direction.
2. Twisted Yoga Pose
- Straighten your right leg, bend your left knee, and lightly lean your left hand behind you.
- Place your right hand on the outside of your left thigh.
- Inhale, lengthen the spine upwards. Then gently exhale and push the hand resting on the thigh outward and twist backward (keep your back straight, do not hunch your back).
- Release back to the middle, repeat the movement 3 times.
- Do the same for the other side.
3. Squat Yoga Pose
To make it easier to sit in the process of performing the movement, you can use Yoga bricks, notebooks, or low chairs to rest on your heels. Besides, you can also put on the buttocks with anything.
- Use your biceps to push open your knees, then join your hands and lengthen your spine.
- Breathe evenly for 5 breaths.
- Next, put your right hand out to the outside, lift your left hand and twist it up and breathe evenly for 5 breaths.
- Do the same with the other side.
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References
https://healthcareassociates.com/10-ways-to-get-rid-of-indigestion-fast/
https://www.healthline.com/health/home-remedies-for-indigestion
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/indigestion/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352215#:~:text=Over%2Dthe%2Dcounter%20antacids%20are,experience%20heartburn%20along%20with%20indigestion.
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