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Functional dyspepsia
Can I eat pumpkin with indigestion?
Patients with indigestion can eat an appropriate amount of pumpkin. Indigestion often occurs in several diseases, including gastrointestinal neurofunctional disorders, chronic gastritis, and peptic ulcers. An endoscopy can confirm the diagnosis. Patients with indigestion should pay attention to their diet; first and foremost, they should quit smoking and drinking. They should not consume strong tea, coffee, fatty and rich foods, spicy foods, fried foods, grilled foods, raw and cold foods, or sweets. Pumpkin is relatively easy to digest. Eating it in moderate amounts will not overburden the digestive tract or affect digestive functions, and generally does not cause symptoms of indigestion. Therefore, patients with indigestion can eat pumpkin in moderation.
What should I pay attention to usually for indigestion?
Indigestion mainly occurs in diseases such as chronic gastritis and peptic ulcer. In addition to identifying the cause and receiving standardized treatment for indigestion, attention must also be paid to diet and lifestyle habits. It is necessary to quit smoking and drinking alcohol, avoid strong tea, coffee, spicy, fried, grilled, sweet, and cold foods. Furthermore, avoid consuming milk, soy milk, glutinous rice, and sweet potatoes. A diet easy to digest should be prioritized, such as consuming porridge, soups, noodles, and well-stewed meats. Additionally, increasing physical activity is important as it can promote gastrointestinal motility and improve symptoms of indigestion. Avoid staying up late at night.
Is functional dyspepsia related to chronic cholecystitis?
Functional dyspepsia sometimes has a certain relationship with chronic cholecystitis. Patients with chronic cholecystitis generally experience upper abdominal pain after eating greasy food, accompanied by symptoms such as belching and abdominal distension. Functional dyspepsia can also exhibit similar symptoms, such as acid reflux, belching, and heartburn, indicating a certain connection between functional dyspepsia and chronic cholecystitis. Once a patient develops chronic cholecystitis, they can follow medical advice to use anti-inflammatory and gallbladder-benefitting tablets for treatment, or use Jin Dan tablets or gallstone relief tablets. Meanwhile, patients with indigestion can also consider using medications that regulate intestinal flora for treatment.
How to regulate stomach ailments and indigestion?
Indigestion is one of the common symptoms of upper gastrointestinal diseases, which can be functional or organic, such as functional dyspepsia, gastroptosis, chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal tumors, drug-induced gastric diseases, etc. As for how to manage digestive disorders related to stomach diseases, it is primarily necessary to identify the cause. It is generally advocated to conduct upper gastrointestinal radiography, gastroscopy, and Helicobacter pylori testing, and to adopt targeted treatments based on the test results, such as eradicating Helicobacter pylori, enhancing gastric motility, protecting the gastric mucosa, and so on. At the same time, it is important to develop good dietary and living habits, balance work and rest, quit smoking and drinking, eat on a regular schedule or eat smaller, more frequent meals, and try to avoid overeating or binge eating, as well as excessive consumption of raw, greasy, or spicy and irritating foods.
How to regulate digestion and weight gain for those who are underweight
People with indigestion who are relatively thin can enhance their nutrition by eating protein-rich foods such as beef, lamb, and lean meat. However, those with indigestion should not eat spicy or stimulating foods, and should avoid alcohol, strong tea, coffee, etc. It is important to rest adequately and engage in moderate physical exercise. Diet should be regular in timing and quantity, avoiding overeating or binge eating. It is advisable to consume more fresh vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins, such as apples, kiwifruits, and bananas. Patients with indigestion should not be tense or anxious and should maintain a pleasant mood.
How to regulate indigestion caused by stomach acid?
Symptoms of excessive stomach acid and indigestion usually indicate insufficient gastric motility and hypersecretion of stomach acid. Many gastrointestinal diseases may present these symptoms, so it is advisable to first check with a gastroscopy and a test for Helicobacter pylori. Treatment should be targeted based on the results of the tests. At the same time, it is important to develop good living habits, ensure proper balance between work and rest, and have meals at regular times and in controlled amounts, or eat smaller, more frequent meals. Try to avoid extreme hunger or overeating, and excessive eating and drinking, while also quitting smoking and alcohol. The principle for diet is to consume light and easily digestible food, and to avoid raw, greasy, spicy, and irritating foods.
What should I do if I have indigestion?
In real life, many people experience symptoms of indigestion after eating, especially those who have had their gallbladder removed or those who are bedridden due to trauma. How should this situation be handled? In clinical practice, medications can be used for treatment. In terms of medication selection, probiotics for the intestines can be utilized along with digestive enzymes. It is recommended to use medicinal probiotics rather than purchasing health supplements. Additionally, people who are bedridden for a long time may have insufficient gastrointestinal motility, so medications that enhance gastrointestinal motility, such as Itopride tablets, should be used. Medication is one aspect; diet also needs attention. It is important to consume easily digestible foods and adequately supplement dietary fiber, which means eating plenty of vegetables and easily digestible foods. (Please use medications under the guidance of a clinical doctor and based on specific conditions)
What are the symptoms of indigestion?
Indigestion, also known as functional dyspepsia, is primarily characterized by symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting, due to impaired food ejection function. Poor appetite can lead to a relative lack of body energy, resulting in symptoms like insomnia, anxiety, and depression. Indigestion is common among children and the elderly or frail. In treatment, it is important to adjust the diet to focus on soft, easy-to-digest foods, eat more fresh green vegetables, and avoid raw, cold, or spicy foods.
What should I do if I have indigestion and feel like vomiting?
Symptoms of indigestion, nausea, and the urge to vomit should be treated differently based on the duration of the condition. If these symptoms appear in the short term and there is no history of stomach diseases, it might be suitable to take prokinetic drugs moderately, pay attention to a light diet, and recovery is often achievable. If the symptoms recur frequently, further examination is needed, with gastroscopy being the initial choice. Treatment should be based on the examination results, and combining prokinetic drugs, such as mosapride, often leads to significant effects. At the same time, dietary habits should focus on light and easy-to-digest foods, and it is best to avoid raw, greasy, and spicy foods that cause irritation. Additionally, quitting smoking and drinking, and maintaining a positive mindset are also helpful. (Note: The use of medication should be under the guidance of a professional doctor.)
What should a baby eat if they have indigestion?
If the baby has indigestion, first of all, in terms of diet, provide light and easily digestible foods, such as rice porridge and noodles as complementary foods. If the baby is breastfed, the mother should eat a light diet and avoid greasy and spicy foods. If the baby is fed with cow's milk, try to dilute it a bit to aid in digestion. At the same time, they can eat more vegetables and fruits, which are relatively easy to digest. Some traditional Chinese medicines can also be given for regulation, such as Shenqu, Ji Nei Jin, hawthorn, and malt, all of which aid digestion. Additionally, intestinal probiotics can be added to regulate gastrointestinal function and an appropriate amount of zinc can be supplemented to increase appetite.