What causes chronic indigestion?
Most people who have chronic indigestion do not have another disease that is causing it. In others, abdomen (stomach) discomfort may be caused by any of the following: • Inflammation (swelling) of the esophagus or stomach. • Stomach fluid flowing from the stomach back up into the esophagus. • Cancer in the stomach or intestines. • Peptic ulcers. This is a condition where germs (bacteria) and stomach fluids injure the walls of the stomach and intestines. • Eating too much spicy or fatty food and drinking liquids containing caffeine and alcohol. Liquids containing caffeine may include coffee, tea or soda. Liquids containing alcohol are beer, whiskey, rum, and vodka. • Medicine such as non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), steroids, narcotics, and antibiotics. Other health problems that may be related to chronic indigestion include: • Absorption or movement problems in the stomach and intestines. • Adrenal insufficiency (problem making hormones). • Anxiety (worry or fear) or str
Most people who have chronic indigestion do not have another disease that is causing it. In others, abdomen (stomach) discomfort may be caused by any of the following: • Inflammation (swelling) of the esophagus or stomach. • Stomach fluid flowing from the stomach back up into the esophagus. • Cancer in the stomach or intestines. • Peptic ulcers. This is a condition where germs (bacteria) and stomach fluids injure the walls of the stomach and intestines. • Eating too much spicy or fatty food and drinking liquids containing caffeine and alcohol. Liquids containing caffeine may include coffee, tea or soda. Liquids containing alcohol are beer, whiskey, rum, and vodka. • Medicine such as non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), steroids, narcotics, and antibiotics. Other health problems that may be related to chronic indigestion include: • Absorption or movement problems in the stomach and intestines. • Adrenal insufficiency (problem making hormones). • Anxiety (worry or fear) or str
