How to deal with indigestion and nausea?

Written by Jiang Guo Ming

Gastroenterology

Updated on September 09, 2024

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If symptoms of indigestion and nausea appear in the short term, they may be caused by exposure to cold, improper diet, medication factors, and so on. In such cases, adjusting the diet or discontinuing the related medication should gradually relieve the symptoms.

If this condition persists for a long period, it is necessary to rule out upper gastrointestinal issues. Initial steps should include relevant examinations, commonly involving procedures such as gastroscopy, tests for Helicobacter pylori, or upper gastrointestinal imaging, etc. Based on the results of these tests, targeted treatment should be administered, such as eradicating Helicobacter pylori. If there is no Helicobacter pylori infection, symptomatic treatment should be considered, such as enhancing gastric motility, protecting the gastric mucosa, or suppressing stomach acid, etc.

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Does stomach cold easily lead to indigestion?

Patients with a cold stomach may experience poor digestion, and other symptoms of deficiency-cold such as diarrhea and abdominal bloating. They usually avoid eating very cold or very hard foods. It is recommended to eat foods like adzuki beans, red beans, coix seed, and jujube, which can effectively help expel the cold from the stomach and improve symptoms. Also, it is advisable to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables regularly, mainly to avoid stimulating, greasy, and raw cold foods, so as not to aggravate the condition. Engaging in more physical activities can effectively aid gastrointestinal motility and improve symptoms.

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Is functional dyspepsia hereditary?

Functional dyspepsia is not a hereditary disease and does not have a genetic component. Functional dyspepsia refers to indigestion caused by the dysfunction of the stomach and intestines without any obvious organic diseases. The main symptoms include dull pain in the upper abdomen, which can manifest as burning or bloating pain. There are also symptoms such as acid reflux, belching, heartburn, diarrhea, vomiting, and sometimes the passage of mucus stools. Generally, it does not lead to purulent or bloody stools, nor does it cause fever or severe urgency after defecation, among other symptoms.

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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.

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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.

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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.