Stomach Issues and How to Treat Them
Stomach pain is never a nice feeling, it can be uncomfortable, unbearable and plain painful. At times, you might know exactly what is causing the pain. Maybe you ate something slightly past the expiry date or you have been eating a whole lot of junk for too long. However, there are times when you have no idea why you are experiencing a particular type of pain and what brought it about. This article will highlight a number of stomach issues that are quite common, we will also go into detail regarding the symptoms and solutions for each type of stomach issue.
1. Painful Burning Feeling
What Is It: heartburn
Heartburn can be described as a painful burning sensation in your chest and throat or a sharp, burning feeling beneath your ribs accompanied by regurgitation or an acidic taste in your mouth. The main cause of heartburn is a buildup of stomach acid in the esophagus.
Treatment:
There are a number of over-the-counter medicine items you can use to alleviate your heartburn symptoms and bring you some relief. Alternatively, there are some home remedies you can use such as bicarbonate of soda mixed with water, drink it fast for quick relief. Ginger is another great option, add it to hot water and lemon or in your food when making meals. Chewing gum is said to help as well, chew gum 30 minutes after eating a meal to stimulate swallowing and saliva production.
Prevention:
- Eat slowly and in smaller amounts
- Eat smaller portions, multiple times a day
- Consider taking probiotics regularly
- Wait at least three hours before lying down after dinner
- Sleep with your head slightly elevated
2. Bloated and Uncomfortable
What Is It: gas
The most common cause of bloating is from overeating. Fatty foods that are normally quite rich can cause bloating because they take longer to digest. Lastly, eating too fast can cause bloating too. So eat slower and chew more.
Treatment: There are a number of over-the-counter options. Besides that, walk around rather than go lie on the couch as movement can help move the gas through your digestive system.
Prevention: Don’t eat too much at a time, avoid chewing gum as this produces excessive amounts of gas in your digestive system. Lastly, avoid gassy foods such as beans, lentils, cabbage and broccoli.
3. Feeling Heavy and Stuck
What Is It: constipation
Lower abdominal discomfort is one of the symptom related to constipation along with stomach aches and cramps, feeling bloated, nauseous and loss of appetite. Constipation can be caused from a number of factors such as a lack of physical activity, a lack of fiber in your diet, certain dairy products, not drinking enough water and a large intake of medication at one time.
Treatment: Over the counter options such as laxatives are an option. Alternatively you can drink more water, eat a high fiber diet or even consider drinking certain juices such as prune juice.
Prevention: These options go hand in hand with the treatment options mentioned above. Consume high fiber items, drink more water, make sure you exercise more regularly and try to stress less.
4. Terrible Gnawing Cramps
What Is It: runny tummy
This is normally caused by some kind of bacteria or germ in your gut. There are however, a number of other possible causes, it can be a particular food item, stress, a specific intolerance to gluten, wheat or dairy.
Treatment: Wait 48 hour to treat as you want to rid of any bacteria or infectious bugs as soon as possible. Treating your tummy before this can only prolong the whole dilemma. While you wait be sure to stay hydrated.
Prevention: Most of the time, this terrible thing is caused by germs so be sure to wash your fruit and veg and regularly wash your hands. Also, take note of particular food items that may trigger a runny tummy, you may want to consult your doctor in that case to diagnose a possible intolerance.