The reason why many people suffer from bloating and indigestion
Eating too full, many foods that are difficult to digest, side effects of antibiotics, diseases of the digestive tract - hepatobiliary ... can cause bloating, indigestion.
Abdominal bloating, dyspepsia is characterized by persistent or recurrent pain and discomfort, usually in the epigastrium (located above the navel). Stomach bloating, flatulence, slow digestion make the patient uncomfortable even when not eating; cause fatigue, loss of appetite.
According to Master, Doctor Nguyen Thi Ngoc Bich (Center for Endoscopy and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City), there are many causes of abdominal bloating and indigestion from eating habits, diseases, etc. reason to use drugs.
Eating habits: Eating too full or eating a lot of hard-to-digest foods (such as alcoholic beverages; foods rich in protein, seafood, high in fat; rare, raw foods...) not only cause bloating but also cause bloating. easily lead to loose diarrhea, nausea. Eating in moderation, too fast, too full, not chewing food thoroughly, eating at the wrong time, lying down right after eating ... also causes the digestive system to be affected. They affect the metabolism of food, causing bloating and indigestion.
Digestive disorders: Using unsafe food, infected with viruses, bacteria causing intestinal disorders. The state of increased gastric acid secretion, prolonged insomnia, stress ... reduces gastrointestinal motility, reduces the ability to absorb food ... also causes bloating, flatulence, and indigestion.
Bloating and bloating are often caused by digestive disorders. Photo: Freepik
Side effects of the drug: Using antibiotics to treat the disease for a long time accidentally destroys beneficial bacteria, unbalances the intestinal microflora, leading to digestive disorders , loose stools, bloating, and fullness. a bit... Arbitrary use of drugs, taking drugs at the wrong dose, not according to the doctor's prescription... also easily lead to digestive disorders.
Diseases of the digestive tract - hepatobiliary tract: Some diseases such as inflammation or ulceration of the stomach - duodenum, gastroesophageal reflux disease, stomach cancer... affect the ability to contract and expel food and slow it down. digestive process. In addition, pancreatic diseases such as acute or chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic tumors... also reduce pancreatic enzyme secretion; diseases of gallstones, hepatitis leading to impaired hepatobiliary function, decreased bile secretion and digestive enzymes.
Doctor Bich advises, if you determine the cause of bloating and indigestion from your eating habits, you can overcome it by dividing into many small meals so that the stomach does not have to work too hard; eat slowly, chew thoroughly; avoid foods that contain high amounts of acid such as citrus fruits, tomatoes, mangoes... Foods and drinks containing caffeine should be avoided. Quitting smoking, limiting alcohol intake helps reduce irritation of the stomach lining. If the cause is stress, you should find stress management methods such as exercise, reduce workload, get enough sleep...
In terms of lifestyle, people do not exercise or lie down immediately after a full meal, can exercise at least an hour after a meal or before eating when not too hungry. The last meal should be at least 3 hours before bedtime to limit gastroesophageal reflux . Avoid wearing tight clothing as this can increase the risk of acid reflux.
According to Dr. Bich, when applying the above methods, if bloating and indigestion persist, it may be due to health problems. If you see any symptom onset in a patient older than 40 years of age, a family history of gastrointestinal cancer; vomiting black, bright red or bruised blood; loss of appetite unexplained weight loss, melena or blood in the stools; severe or prolonged abdominal pain... the patient should visit a medical facility as soon as possible.