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Check nowIndigestion is actually quite a general term, describing discomfort in the upper abdomen (this can include the first part of the small intestine, the stomach or the oesophagus) – usually occurring as a result of ‘poor digestion’.
Indigestion can therefore give rise to a number of symptoms including bloating, excess gas, nausea, acid reflux and heartburn.
Indigestion is the result of improper digestion and/or a disturbance in the first part of our digestive system – in and around the stomach. This initial phase of our digestion is very important as it is when the food we eat is broken down and absorbed.
The main reason we experience acid reflux as a result of indigestion is due to the improper functioning of the lower oesophageal sphincter (LOS), a ring of muscle which controls what enters the stomach from our oesophagus. In certain circumstances, say after over eating, eating the wrong foods, or eating too quickly, a sudden shift in the pressure of the stomach as a result of these behaviours, can impact the LOS. If this opens when it shouldn’t, acid reflux can travel back into the oesophagus and we experience pain and discomfort.
There are some simple steps you can take at home to help manage symptoms of indigestion:
There are some natural remedies which can help to manage indigestion and the acid reflux which can be associated with it:
Your doctor may prescribe antacid medication which can help to reduce acid which may help with the symptoms of indigestion temporarily, however, just be aware that this is less likely to help manage the underlying problem.
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