Dr Khawaja highlighted that a major reason for
indigestion was overindulging in hot and cold items after an entire day of fasting in the hot weather.
The medical treatment of functional
indigestion often involves the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (which can also cause
indigestion) or proton pump inhibitors.
See your GP if you have a sudden, persistent change in the pattern of how your bowels work, you're bleeding from the bottom, have worsening heartburn,
indigestion or stomach pain, you're losing weight unexpectedly or have difficulty swallowing.
These drugs are very effective to calm
indigestion and heartburn down, but are they safe?
The new Ultra Coat technology relieves an upset stomach by providing a protective coating on the stomach lining that soothes irritation and brings fast relief from
indigestion, says the company.
"The doctor did an ECG and found there was an abnormality but still told him it was
indigestion.
Each week throughout this Ramadan, a large number of patients complaining of
indigestion, gastrointestinal/stomach flu, and other abdominal problems have visited the Emergency Department at Hamad General Hospital.
As many people tend to overeat during celebrations and festivities, Emergency Medicine consultant Dr Biju Gafoor warned that overindulging on palatable foods that are high in sugar, salt and fat is a major cause of
indigestion and other abdominal problems.
Yet, women were more likely than men to report other associated symptoms of heart attack, such as
indigestion, shortness of breath, palpitations or pain in the jaw, neck, or arms.
Alongside science-based tips, the campaign has also featured an insight into a purported treatment for
indigestion featuring the contents of a sperm whale's guts.
While
indigestion can include heartburn, the two are not interchangeable.