"Indigestion is not the only cause of food"

 "Indigestion is not the only cause of food"

It is also a common understanding that indigestion is a problem of loose stools and poor stools. But in case of indigestion, symptoms such as bloating due to not digesting food properly, feeling of fullness even after eating a small amount of food, gas in stomach, heartburn, sore throat, cough, discomfort are seen.

General Physician, Stomach and Liver Disease Specialist Dr. Relic Bhandari says.

Indigestion has become a common problem for many. What is the cause of indigestion? How much stress is responsible for indigestion? Dr. Edited excerpt of online Khabar's Sumitra Luitel's conversation with Bhandari:

What causes indigestion?

This problem occurs due to the weakness of the digestive system of the upper stomach and stomach. Due to uncontrolled food, change in lifestyle, obesity, etc., the body releases chemicals and hormones to digest food. Due to its imbalance, indigestion is seen.

Acid is produced in our body. Acid is needed to digest the food we eat, especially protein. But when the acid balance is disturbed, indigestion occurs.

Can indigestion cause other serious problems?

Generally, indigestion does not cause any serious problems. It makes you feel uncomfortable. But if there is indigestion for a long time, the problem of ulcers and wounds in the esophagus can be seen. Also, due to indigestion for a very long time, cancer of the esophagus can also be seen in some people.

Indigestion due to food?

Smoking and drinking are also a reason for indigestion. Also, processed foods, junk food, fast food and large amount of caffeinated drinks like tea coffee, coke, fanta, chocolate also cause indigestion problem.

Is stress also responsible for indigestion?

Stomach and brain are connected with the help of endocrine pathway, neuro and immune pathway. The help of the enteric nervous system, which contains neurons, plays a major role in the functioning of our body, with the help of which all communication between the stomach and the brain takes place. When there is stress, its message goes to the stomach and stomach problems appear.

Stress hormones are produced when there is a long-term stressful situation and it can affect the stomach and cause indigestion.

What is the probability of indigestion even when eating well?

Although I have eaten well, some may say that I have indigestion. But if the quantity of good food is not adjusted, indigestion is a problem.

Every person's stomach has its own capacity, some can digest four pieces of meat and some can digest six pieces. So you have to understand your body. Obesity and indigestion appear in people who eat more than they need.

With increasing age, if the amount of food is not reduced, the problem of indigestion appears. A person's digestive system at the age of 20 is not the same as his digestive system at the age of 40. Stomach also gets weaker with age.

What does indigestion mean?

If any patient tells me that they have frequent indigestion for a long time, I ask them two questions: How much stress do you take? How many pain relievers do you take?

Gastric and indigestion problems occur in people who take pain relievers such as Flexon, Nims, etc. In addition, indigestion also occurs in people who are under mental stress.

What can be done to strengthen or improve digestion?

Before adopting a remedy to strengthen digestion, it is important to know one thing. Many patients succumb to the pain of heart, chest pain and stomach problems. Gastritis pain and heart pain are sometimes difficult to distinguish. Therefore, these two should be separated.

Most of the time, the pain in the heart is so heavy that it is unbearable and it hurts like something is pressing on it. It is also difficult to show that there is pain in this place. If the pain moves to the left hip or arm, it is heart pain.

The center of the chest is more burning than painful. Sour water comes in the mouth. It feels like something is stuck in the throat. If the pain starts from the middle of the ribs and moves upwards, then it is gastritis and indigestion pain.

What to do to avoid indigestion?

To avoid indigestion and to strengthen the digestive system, first of all, food should be controlled. With increasing age, the amount of food should be reduced but should be eaten frequently.

In the morning, the body's ability to digest food is more. As the day progresses, the digestive system becomes weaker. Therefore, eating food late at night and going to bed immediately after eating also weakens the digestive system. Eat dinner as early as possible before 8 o'clock, even if it is late, don't go to bed for an hour after eating. Doing this also strengthens the digestive system.

Do not consume a lot of caffeinated drinks like tea, coffee. In addition, we had to reduce the consumption of packaged foods, processed foods, cigarettes and alcohol.

Mental status and exercise also play a role in this, right?

Indigestion problems can be avoided by maintaining positive thinking, controlling obesity and exercising daily and strengthening the digestive system. The digestive system is also better if you do not take pain relievers like Brufen, Flexon unnecessarily, and drink plenty of water.

If indigestion occurs frequently in those taking depression and diabetes medication, the medication should be changed on the doctor's advice.