Indigestion

• Loss of appetite
• Discomfort and fullness in upper part of abdomen
• Burning sensation in chest
• Nausea
• Bloating and burping
• Fatigue
• Constipation
• Vomiting
• Blood stools
• Diarrhea

• Over eating
• Consumption of alcohol
•  Smoking
• Eating fast and spicy food items
• Stress
• Anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen thyroid medicines and antibiotics
• Eating very fast
• Obesity
• Eating high fat foods

• Stomach juices cause damage to lining of digestive system due to that problem gastritis happens. Main cause of gastritis is Helicobacter pylori bacteria which can damage the lining of intestine.
• Gallstone problem can occur.
• Stomach ulcers are formed due to over acid production.
• Due to excess production of stomach acid causes Zollinger Ellison disease.
• Over acid production can cause many stomach complications like duodenal ulcers, esophageal ulcers and gastric ulcers.

In Ayurveda, cause of excess acid production is due to excessive pitta which results – sourness and heat in the body. In ayurveda cause of indigestion is the pitta dosha. Due to this pitta dosha, there is a production of ama in body which causes various stomach complications like nausea, bloating, burping, constipation, stomach ulcers, gastritis and gallstones can occur. In Ayurveda there are many herbs like – Cardamom, Clove, Garlic, Ginger, and Fennel etc. which helps to eliminate toxins from the body. According to Ayurveda problem of indigestion can be solved by having healthy and balanced diet.

• Ultrasound – Abdominal ultrasound is done to diagnose indigestion. Before taking ultrasound, 2-3 glasses of water are taken by patient so that clear images of internal structures of intestine can formed. In this technique, sound waves are used to examine the areas of stomach.
• Endoscopy – In this technique a device is inserted into stomach through your mouth. This is used to observe upper intestinal area to diagnose the peptic ulcers. In some cases scissors and forceps are attached on endoscope to remove the tissues for the purpose of biopsy
• X-ray – In this technique a special radiograph is used that is barium swallow. This procedure is painless. By this method we can figure out the problems in esophagus. Due to indigestion, changes that occur in esophagus are visualized by X-rays.
• MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) – This technique provides the excellent view of organs of intestines to identify the intestinal diseases.
• Blood and stool samples can be taken in the case of bacterial infections. Helicobacter pylori are the bacteria that cause damage to lining of intestine and cause indigestion. Presence of this bacterium in the blood and stool, diagnose the indigestion.

The good news is that Indigestion is preventable and reversible, but can only be possible by using holistic approach, the one advocated in Ayurveda that addresses the issues from the very root.

Since ancient times, Ayurveda has defined diseases with their symptoms, causes and healing methods with nature.

If you are having any of the above mentioned symptoms, don’t assume it is Indigestion yet without any proper diagnosis because there are other Stomach related diseases that comes with the same symptoms. Consult with a Doctor for accurate diagnosis to find out if Indigestion is what you are having or any other related disease. 

As a holistic health clinic, we take accurate diagnosis very seriously in order to ascertain the root cause of a particular illness. You will be consulted with our doctor to know the type of test or scan to run base on your symptoms to detect exactly the root cause of your issue to ascertain if Indigestion is your issue or not to ensure appropriate treatment.

Accurate diagnosis is the key to the treatment of any disease.

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