What should I pay attention to usually for indigestion?

Written by Si Li Li
Gastroenterology
Updated on November 30, 2024
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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.

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Can indigestion cause chest tightness?

Indigestion generally does not cause chest tightness. The main symptoms of indigestion include upper abdominal pain, accompanied by belching, acid reflux, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea, among others. If a patient experiences chest tightness, along with chest pain and difficulty breathing, it is necessary to consider whether it is due to a cardiac disease or a pulmonary disease, and it is recommended to go to the hospital for a formal examination. Initially, it is important to complete an electrocardiogram and a chest radiograph, followed by cardiac auscultation and pulmonary auscultation.

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How to deal with indigestion and nausea?

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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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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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.)

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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.