Digestions is a complex process involving not only the intestine but also the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Irregular eating habits, a poor diet, stress, anxiety, and a sedentary lifestyle all aggravate digestive complaints, which are extremely common. In order to help the digestive system prefer properly, it is vital to eat a good variety of fresh, unprocessed, low-fat, high-fiber foods. Eat slowly in calm, relaxed surroundings and get regular exercise to help speed up digestion.
Indigestion is a blanket term that describes various symptoms, such as heartburn, stomachache, nausea, and excessive flatulence and burping, which are brought on by eating. Very rich fatty, or spicy foods, eating too much too quickly, and swallowing air also also cause indigestion. Smokers and those who are constipated or overweight are more susceptible to indigestion, which is also common in pregnancy, when discomfort after eating increases as the uterus enlarges and presses against the stomach. Nervous indigestion is caused by stress.
Nausea and Vomiting:
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Nausea and Vomiting may be due to infection such as stomach flu, a migraine, stress, overindulgence in food or alcohol, a hiatus hernia, contaminated food or water, gallbladder or liver disorders, hormone changes associated with pregnancy and menstruation, or problems with the inner ear and associated dizziness.
Stomach flu (Gastroenteritis):
Stomach flu (Gastroenteritis) is an inflammation of the digestive tract that may lead to sudden, violent upsets. It is usually due to a viral infection caused by contaminated food or water. It may also be due to an allergic reaction, sudden changes in the diet, or caused by anger or indignation, or it may be a drug side effect.
Diarrhea:
Diarrhea is a symptom of stomach flu or irritable bowel syndrome, which is a combination of intermittent cramp like pains in the abdomen and irregular bowel habits. Diarrhea can also be a symptom of more serious forms of bowel disease, or it may be side effect of certain drugs. It is also associated with food allergy, food intolerance, stress, and anxiety.
Bloating and Flatulence:
Bloating and Flatulence can be caused by constipation, premenstrual tension, swallowing air, food intolerance or nervous apprehension.
Constipation:
Constipationis most often caused by a diet that is too low in fiber, although emotional tension, poor bowel habits, sluggish bowels and a sedentary lifestyle may also contribute.
Hemorrhoids (Piles):
Hemorrhoids (Piles) are inflamed veins in the lining of the anus usually due to constipation, pregnancy, childbirth, persistent coughing, standing for long periods, overuse of laxatives, or sitting on cold, hard surfaces for a long time.
Precautions:
If there is severe abdominal pain with or without vomiting, vomited blood, or an associated fever, call an ambulance.
If vomiting or diarrhea persist for more that 48 hours, there is blood in the stools or an associated fever, see a doctor within 2 hours.
If there is bleeding from the anus, see a doctor within 12 hours. For persistent constipation or a prolonged change in bowel habits, see a doctor.