Causes and Treatment of Indigestion

Posted by sanjay on Monday 20 Apr 2009

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Indigestion, or an upset stomach, occurs when a person has a hard time digesting food. The medical term for indigestion is dyspepsia. Indigestion occurs when the digestive juices in the stomach are not discharged effectively enough to break down the food into particles. As a result, the person’s stomach will feel uneasy and they may experience either chronic or reoccurring pain in their upper abdomen. Indigestion will reach up into the esophagus and leave the person with a sour taste.

Indigestion is a common problem that can be caused by overeating, eating quickly and not chewing the food thoroughly, poorly cooked foods, or an allergic reaction to certain foods such as beans, peppers, onions, and seafood. A person with indigestion will experience pain in their stomach and nausea. Their stomach may become bloated, and they may burp or pass gas, or experience heartburn. Indigestion is more common among women than men. This article will discuss some home remedies to simply and quickly treat indigestion.

Home remedies for indigestion
One way to prevent and treat indigestion is to have some pineapple juice after eating a meal. Indigestion can also be cured by drinking warm water with lemon juice, ginger and honey. A sore stomach caused by indigestion can be soothed by applying ice cubes to the stomach after eating. A combination of baking soda and water will relieve indigestion.

Ginger root works wonders for treating an upset stomach. Try eating some raw ginger after a meal or mixing it with hot water for a ginger tea. Mints can also treat indigestion. Add a few drops of mint essence to some hot water and drink this mixture every few hours.

Herbals teas such as blackberry, raspberry, peppermint, and chamomile have a soothing effect on an upset stomach. Make a drink mixture of one teaspoon of mint juice, one teaspoon of lemon juice and one teaspoon of honey. Drink a combination of lemon juice and water or cider vinegar and water prior to eating a meal. Drink a mixture of one teaspoon of coriander leaf juice with a dash of salt twice a day. Eating some aniseeds are an effective manner to cure indigestion.