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Indigestion
Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen (tummy). It may also be accompanied by other symptoms such as:
- feeling full or bloated
- heartburn, a burning sensation that is caused by acid passing from the stomach into the oesophagus (gullet)
- nausea (feeling sick)
- belching (burping)
Indigestion is caused by stomach acid coming into contact with the sensitive, protective lining (mucosa) of the digestive system. The stomach acid breaks down the mucosa, leading to irritation and inflammation (redness and swelling). This causes the symptoms of indigestion.
In most cases, indigestion is related to eating, although it can be caused by other factors, such as an infection or taking certain medications.
How common is indigestion?
Indigestion is a common problem and many people have it from time to time. It is estimated that up to 41% of the population have experienced indigestion at some time.
Most people will not need to seek medical advice for their indigestion. However, it can be a sign of an underlying health condition that affects the digestive system, such as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).
It is important to seek medical advice if you experience:
- regular indigestion
- particularly painful indigestion
- sudden indigestion that you have not experienced before
Outlook
Depending on what is causing the indigestion, it can be treated with changes to your diet and lifestyle or with a number of different medications, such as antacids.
If an underlying health condition is the cause of indigestion, further investigation, such as an endoscopy, may be required. An endoscopy is a procedure where the inside of the body is examined using an endoscope (a thin, flexible tube that has a light and camera on one end).
Symptoms of indigestion
The main symptom of indigestion (dyspepsia) is pain or a feeling of discomfort in your chest or stomach. This usually comes on soon after eating or drinking, although there can sometimes be a delay between eating a meal and experiencing indigestion.
The symptoms of indigestion are often described as ‘heartburn’, which you may
experience as a burning pain behind your breastbone (sternum). Heartburn is
caused by acid that passes from your stomach into your oesophagus (gullet).
If you have indigestion, you may also have symptoms such as:
- feeling uncomfortably full or heavy
- belching (burping)
- regurgitation (where food comes back up from your stomach)
- bloating
- nausea (feeling sick)
- vomiting (being sick)
Serious symptoms
In some cases, indigestion can be a sign of a more serious underlying health
problem, such as stomach cancer. Seek immediate medical attention if you have
recurring indigestion and you:
- are 55 years old or over
- have lost a lot of weight without meaning to
- have increasing difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
- have persistent vomiting
- have iron deficiency anaemia, a reduction in the number of red blood cells because the body does not contain enough iron to produce them (which causes tiredness, breathlessness and an irregular heartbeat)
- have a lump in your stomach
- have gastrointestinal bleeding, which is bleeding in your stomach and intestines (you may have blood in your vomit or stools and you may feel tired, breathless and dizzy)
Causes of indigestion
Indigestion (dyspepsia) occurs when acid from your stomach irritates the
lining (mucosa) of your:
However, indigestion can also be caused in other ways, and it can sometimes be a symptom of an underlying medical condition, particularly if you experience recurrent bouts. Some possible causes are explained below.
Medications
You may have indigestion if you take certain types of medication. Some medicines, such as nitrates (taken to widen your blood vessels) relax your lower oesophageal sphincter (the ring of muscle between your oesophagus and your stomach). This allows acid to leak back up.
Other medicines, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), can affect your gastrointestinal tract (your stomach and intestines), causing indigestion.
Do not take NSAIDs, such as aspirin and ibuprofen, if you have stomach problems or have had them in the past, such as a peptic ulcer. Children under 16 years of age should not take aspirin.
See the Health A-Z topic about NSAIDs for more information about this type of medication.
Never stop taking a prescribed medication unless you are told to do so by your GP or another qualified healthcare professional who is responsible for your care.
Obesity
If you are obese (very overweight), you are more likely to experience indigestion because of increased pressure inside your abdomen (tummy). This can force open your oesophageal sphincter after a large meal, causing stomach acid to escape and travel back up your oesophagus.
See the Health A-Z topic about Obesity for more information about this condition.
Hiatus hernia
A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body, such as an organ, pushes through a weakness in the surrounding muscle or tissue wall.
A hiatus hernia occurs when part of your stomach pushes up into your diaphragm (the breathing muscle under your lungs), preventing your oesophageal sphincter from closing. This can allow stomach acid to travel back up into your oesophagus, leading to heartburn.
See the Health A-Z topic about Hiatus hernias for more information about this condition.
Helicobacter pylori infection
You may have recurring bouts of indigestion if you have an infection with bacteria known as Helicobacter pylori (H pylori). H pylori infections are common, and it is possible to become infected without realising because the infection does not usually cause any symptoms.
However, in some cases, an H pylori infection can damage your stomach lining and increase the amount of acid in your stomach. It is also possible for your duodenum (the top of your small intestine) to be irritated by excess stomach acid if you have an H pylori infection.
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a common condition and one of the main causes of recurring indigestion. It is caused by acid reflux. This occurs when the oesophageal sphincter fails to prevent stomach acid from moving back up into your oesophagus.
Acid reflux becomes GORD when the sensitive lining of your oesophagus is damaged by repeated irritation from stomach acid.
See the Health A-Z topic about GORD for more information about this condition.
Peptic ulcers
A peptic ulcer is an open sore that develops on the inside lining of your stomach (a gastric ulcer) or small intestine (a duodenal ulcer). If you have a peptic ulcer, you may have indigestion as a symptom.
Peptic ulcers form when stomach acid damages the lining in your stomach or duodenum wall. In most peptic ulcer cases, the mucosa is damaged as a result of an H pylori infection (see above).
See the Health A-Z topic about Peptic ulcers for more information about this condition.
Stomach cancer
In rare cases, recurrent bouts of indigestion can be a symptom of stomach cancer.
Cancer cells in your stomach break down the protective lining (mucosa), allowing acid to come into contact with your stomach wall.
Cancer Research UK estimates that around 7,700 cases of stomach cancer are diagnosed in the UK every year. There are 3 cases of stomach cancer for every 100 cancers that are diagnosed.
Self help for indigestion
Healthy weight
Being overweight or obese puts more pressure on your stomach, making it easier for stomach acid to be pushed back up into your oesophagus (gullet). This is known as acid reflux, and is one of the most common causes of indigestion.
If you are overweight or obese, it is important to lose weight safely and steadily through regular exercise and by eating a healthy, balanced diet. See the Health A-Z topics about Obesity and Diet for more information.
- oesophagus (gullet)
- stomach
- duodenum (top part of your small intestine)
However, indigestion can also be caused in other ways, and it can sometimes be a symptom of an underlying medical condition, particularly if you experience recurrent bouts. Some possible causes are explained below.
Medications
You may have indigestion if you take certain types of medication. Some medicines, such as nitrates (taken to widen your blood vessels) relax your lower oesophageal sphincter (the ring of muscle between your oesophagus and your stomach). This allows acid to leak back up.
Other medicines, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), can affect your gastrointestinal tract (your stomach and intestines), causing indigestion.
Do not take NSAIDs, such as aspirin and ibuprofen, if you have stomach problems or have had them in the past, such as a peptic ulcer. Children under 16 years of age should not take aspirin.
See the Health A-Z topic about NSAIDs for more information about this type of medication.
Never stop taking a prescribed medication unless you are told to do so by your GP or another qualified healthcare professional who is responsible for your care.
Obesity
If you are obese (very overweight), you are more likely to experience indigestion because of increased pressure inside your abdomen (tummy). This can force open your oesophageal sphincter after a large meal, causing stomach acid to escape and travel back up your oesophagus.
See the Health A-Z topic about Obesity for more information about this condition.
Hiatus hernia
A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body, such as an organ, pushes through a weakness in the surrounding muscle or tissue wall.
A hiatus hernia occurs when part of your stomach pushes up into your diaphragm (the breathing muscle under your lungs), preventing your oesophageal sphincter from closing. This can allow stomach acid to travel back up into your oesophagus, leading to heartburn.
See the Health A-Z topic about Hiatus hernias for more information about this condition.
Helicobacter pylori infection
You may have recurring bouts of indigestion if you have an infection with bacteria known as Helicobacter pylori (H pylori). H pylori infections are common, and it is possible to become infected without realising because the infection does not usually cause any symptoms.
However, in some cases, an H pylori infection can damage your stomach lining and increase the amount of acid in your stomach. It is also possible for your duodenum (the top of your small intestine) to be irritated by excess stomach acid if you have an H pylori infection.
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a common condition and one of the main causes of recurring indigestion. It is caused by acid reflux. This occurs when the oesophageal sphincter fails to prevent stomach acid from moving back up into your oesophagus.
Acid reflux becomes GORD when the sensitive lining of your oesophagus is damaged by repeated irritation from stomach acid.
See the Health A-Z topic about GORD for more information about this condition.
Peptic ulcers
A peptic ulcer is an open sore that develops on the inside lining of your stomach (a gastric ulcer) or small intestine (a duodenal ulcer). If you have a peptic ulcer, you may have indigestion as a symptom.
Peptic ulcers form when stomach acid damages the lining in your stomach or duodenum wall. In most peptic ulcer cases, the mucosa is damaged as a result of an H pylori infection (see above).
See the Health A-Z topic about Peptic ulcers for more information about this condition.
Stomach cancer
In rare cases, recurrent bouts of indigestion can be a symptom of stomach cancer.
Cancer cells in your stomach break down the protective lining (mucosa), allowing acid to come into contact with your stomach wall.
Cancer Research UK estimates that around 7,700 cases of stomach cancer are diagnosed in the UK every year. There are 3 cases of stomach cancer for every 100 cancers that are diagnosed.
Self help for indigestion
For most mild cases of indigestion (dyspepsia), treatment from your GP is not
needed and making certain changes to your diet and lifestyle can control your
symptoms. Even if you are taking treatment for indigestion, making these changes
may help to ease your symptoms and keep them from recurring.
Healthy weight
Being overweight or obese puts more pressure on your stomach, making it easier for stomach acid to be pushed back up into your oesophagus (gullet). This is known as acid reflux, and is one of the most common causes of indigestion.
If you are overweight or obese, it is important to lose weight safely and steadily through regular exercise and by eating a healthy, balanced diet. See the Health A-Z topics about Obesity and Diet for more information.
Stop smoking
If you smoke, the chemicals that you inhale in cigarette smoke may contribute
to your indigestion. These chemicals can cause the ring of muscle (lower
oesophageal sphincter) that separates your oesophagus (gullet) from your stomach
to relax. This allows stomach acid to leak back up into your gullet more easily
(acid reflux).
As well as helping to cause indigestion, smoking increases your risk of developing:
The NHS Smoking Helpline can offer you advice and encouragement to help you quit smoking. You can call them on 0800 022 4332 or visit the NHS Smokefree website.
Diet and alcohol
Avoid any food and drink that makes your indigestion symptoms worse. For example, you may find that your indigestion is made worse by certain triggers, such as:
At bedtime
If you tend to experience indigestion symptoms at night, avoid eating for three to four hours before you go to bed. Going to bed with a full stomach means that there is an increased risk that acid in your stomach will be forced up into your oesophagus (gullet) while you are lying down.
When you go to bed, use a couple of pillows to prop your head and shoulders up, or raise the head of your bed by a few inches by putting something underneath the mattress. The slight slope that is created should help to prevent stomach acid moving up into your oesophagus while you are asleep.
Reference
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Indigestion/Pages/Selfhelp.aspx
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As well as helping to cause indigestion, smoking increases your risk of developing:
- lung cancer
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a collection of lung diseases that make it difficult to breathe
- chronic bronchitis (infection of the main airways of the lungs)
- emphysema (damage of the small airways of the lungs)
- heart disease, when your heart's blood supply is blocked or interrupted by a build-up of fatty substances in the coronary arteries
- stroke, a serious medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted
The NHS Smoking Helpline can offer you advice and encouragement to help you quit smoking. You can call them on 0800 022 4332 or visit the NHS Smokefree website.
Diet and alcohol
Avoid any food and drink that makes your indigestion symptoms worse. For example, you may find that your indigestion is made worse by certain triggers, such as:
- drinking fruit juice
- eating chocolate
- eating less rich, spicy and fatty foods
- cutting down on drinks that contain caffeine, such as tea, coffee and cola
At bedtime
If you tend to experience indigestion symptoms at night, avoid eating for three to four hours before you go to bed. Going to bed with a full stomach means that there is an increased risk that acid in your stomach will be forced up into your oesophagus (gullet) while you are lying down.
When you go to bed, use a couple of pillows to prop your head and shoulders up, or raise the head of your bed by a few inches by putting something underneath the mattress. The slight slope that is created should help to prevent stomach acid moving up into your oesophagus while you are asleep.
Reference
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Indigestion/Pages/Selfhelp.aspx
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