Home remedies for indigestion

Symptoms of bloating and indigestion are often caused by irregular eating habits or are the result of some diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, gallstones, kidney stones,...
Some symptoms Other common symptoms include dull abdominal pain, belching, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, bloated feeling, discomfort in the abdomen.
When patients experience symptoms of flatulence, indigestion, it is necessary to determine what the cause is so that appropriate treatment can be taken.

Because the body loads too much protein, flour, sugar, and fat, the stomach cannot fully digest it, leading to a backlog in the digestive tract. Eating a lot of hot and spicy foods, drinking a lot of alcohol, coffee, stimulants, not chewing properly, lying down after eating... making the intestines unable to digest all the food and causing bloating belly. It may be due to gastrointestinal disorders, abdominal distension, edema or ascites in some patients with liver disease, dehydration, constipation, food allergies. Some strains of bacteria in the small intestine overgrow. Digestive tract diseases such as colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, stomach ulcers, infections, intestinal obstruction, colon cancer... Taking antibiotics and pain relievers causes a sharp decrease in beneficial bacteria while harmful bacteria. develop abdominal bloating.

The duration of symptoms of indigestion and bloating depends on each patient, may appear regularly or intermittently for a few days due to reduced ability to contract to bring food from the stomach to the intestines in both phases of liquid digestion. and solid.
After eating or while eating, the patient feels a burning sensation in the epigastrium, especially after drinking alcohol, eating fatty foods, sweet or dairy foods, hot foods containing stimulating spices. Like chili, pepper.
In some cases, the patient feels pain in the abdomen. Patients often feel uncomfortable, full in the epigastrium after eating. There is a feeling of tightness in the upper abdomen, a feeling of being filled with water, bloating.

Warm compress When eating a lot of greasy food, or due to gastritis, you can use a warm towel placed on the abdomen around the navel, gently rubbing around the abdomen can effectively soothe this condition. In addition, a heat pack can also have the same effect. However, when using a heat pack, be careful not to let hot water come into direct contact with the skin to avoid burns.
When being constipated, the patient will often have an occasional feeling of abdominal pain, bloating, and gas. You can use the same warm compress as above: apply a warm towel or heat pack around the abdomen, helping to massage and regulate bowel movements. In addition, in the absence of a heat pack, the patient can take a warm bath mixed with salt, which is also a very effective way to relieve abdominal pain.
Drink baking soda Baking soda has the ability to treat indigestion due to its main ingredient, sodium bicarbonate. This active ingredient neutralizes stomach acid and relieves heartburn symptoms for a period of time.
How to use: Dissolve 1⁄4 tablespoons of baking soda in a cup of warm water and drink.
After 2 hours from drinking soda, do not take any other medicine.
Elevate the pillow when lying down In some cases, lying with your head high or using a high pillow when lying down will bring good benefits, especially if you have bloating, indigestion, gastroesophageal reflux. Some people have a habit of not using pillows when lying down. If you don't use a pillow when lying down, your throat and stomach will be in a straight line and so acid from the stomach can easily back up, leading to heartburn. Therefore, the patient should raise the pillow when sleeping in this case.
Change your eating habits according to the BRAT diet The principle of this diet is to eat frugal and easily digestible foods such as bananas, rice, apple sauce and toast.
Patients can start with a small amount if not used to and drink a lot of water. Then start changing your diet by drinking chicken broth or apple juice to supplement nutrition. Some foods that are good for the digestive system that you can add to your daily menu such as boiled potatoes, oatmeal, herbal tea...
Eat more fiber-rich foods A high-fiber diet helps The intestinal tract digests food better, avoiding constipation. In addition, fiber helps the intestinal tract absorb more water, making stools soft and moldy. In addition, soluble fiber such as fruit or vegetable peels: apples, oats, beans, ... helps to increase beneficial intestinal bacteria. The best dietary sources of fiber are fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads and whole grains.
Supplement with probiotics (beneficial bacteria) In the intestinal tract of each person there are billions of beneficial bacteria that help in the digestion of food. For some reason such as food poisoning, or being sick for a long time, the beneficial bacteria are greatly reduced, making digestion difficult. The addition of probiotics helps the digestion process of food happen easily. easier. Some foods contain probiotics that are beneficial for the digestive tract due to its fermentation process like yogurt, fermented foods like kimchi. A diet containing probiotics will support the digestive system to work more efficiently, while reducing symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, indigestion and diarrhea, constipation.
Take herbal tea products from anise (fennel) mint, ginger and chamomile Peppermint is effective in reducing nausea because its essential oils in the leaves provide pure pain relief. Aniseed has a stimulating effect on the bile ducts. On the other hand, ginger stimulates the production of salivary glands and chamomile relaxes tense muscles. Therefore, to improve symptoms of indigestion, patients can use a combination of all four herbs above to increase efficiency.
Abdominal massage Perform this method gently, spreading out to the sides and clockwise from the right flank to the left, down, to the right and then back to the starting point until burping. To increase the effectiveness of this method, the patient can add a little hot oil when massaged on the abdomen.
Practicing yoga Yoga exercises that help directly affect the abdomen can help patients improve symptoms of bloating and indigestion as follows:
Exercise 1: Bow pose: Lie on your stomach on the mat, hands and feet. straightened legs. Use your knees in a bent position and slowly bring your body up, holding your ankles with both hands to form a bow position. Take 5 deep breaths in and out then relax your body gently. Repeat the movement 10 times. Exercise 2: Air release position: Lie on your back on the floor, bend your knees to the left and then to the right rhythmically. Return to the starting position, rest for a few seconds, and then repeat the movement a few more times.

Having a daily exercise regimen will help stimulate bowel movements, release excess out and prevent constipation. Soaking in warm water for about 30 minutes a day will help reduce pain and tension in the intestinal tract, helping the digestive system work more efficiently. Do not drink soft drinks, drinks with soda, because they cause a lot of gas accumulation in the stomach. Limit chewing rubber, as this can make it easier for some gas to get into the stomach. Eat slowly, chew carefully, avoid eating too much, should not eat while talking, watching TV or on the phone while eating. Limiting the amount of salt in the daily diet will help reduce water retention in the body, thereby improving bloating. Do not eat a lot of sweet foods such as candy, overripe fruit, milk or dairy products. Keep mentally comfortable, work in moderation, get enough sleep, rest at the right time, don't stay up late.

In some cases, flatulence and indigestion can be a warning symptom of some medical condition. Therefore, when patients experience bloating, indigestion and some of the following symptoms, they need to see a doctor immediately such as:
Loss of appetite, change in appetite Passing stools many times a day Bloody stools or mucus Prolonged constipation Vomiting Frequent Vomiting Sudden weight loss High fever Severe abdominal pain Stools that are black, not shaped or easily crushed... Hopefully, the above article has provided some necessary information on how to treat indigestion and bloating. Patients need to have a reasonable and scientific diet to limit stomach bloating and indigestion. In addition, when the above condition occurs for a long time with other symptoms, it is necessary to immediately go to the hospital for examination and timely detection of other gastrointestinal diseases.
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