What is Indigestion? What causes Indigestion?
Indigestion is not a distinct condition, but it may be a sign of an underlying intestinal disorder such as peptic ulcer, gallbladder disease or chronic appendicitis. Indigestion maybe an upset stomach or dyspepsia, and is a painful or burning feeling in the upper abdomen. People of all ages and of both sexes are affected by indigestion. Indigestion is not caused by excess stomach acid, but most likely one of the following; result of eating too much, eating too fast, eating high-fat foods, smoking or trapped air in stomach, drinking alcohol and caffeinated beverages or excessive stress, which can cause weak stomach lining and ulcer in the digestive tract or imbalance in digestive juices. Prevention is ideal by avoiding the drinking of fluids or too much during food consumption, but it is best to only drink 30-60 minutes, after a meal, and avoid late-night eating. Avoid spicy foods, smoking, alcoholic beverages, and certain drug medications that weaken the stomach and intestinal track. I
