Question 1

what is acid indigestion?

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Heart burns?: This can be from gastroesophageal reflux (gerd) when the stomach acid gets back up into the food pipe (esophagus), a stomach ulcer, or gastritis (too much nsaids intake can also cause the latter).

Question 2

what i can take for acid indigestion?

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Tums, (calcium carbonate)the antacid.: Tums (calcium carbonate) are very cheap and work very well.Also a great source of calcium.

Question 3

what could acid indigestion feel like?

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Discomfort and pain: Acid reflux can cause chest pain and can be uncomfortable enough to keep you up at night.

Question 4

what sort of problem is acid indigestion?

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Upper abdominal pain: Medical term is dyspepsia.  Multiple causes medication induced from nsaid's (motrin Aleve (naproxen) asprin type products) or bacteria infection called helicobacter pylori and many other less common causes in a otherwise healthy person.  Problem is usually self limiting with over the counter treatments, however,  if persists would seek care from a medical provider.

Question 5

what to eat if you have acid indigestion?

Accepted Answer

Tums, (calcium carbonate)the antacid.: Tums (calcium carbonate) are very cheap and work very well.Also a great source of calcium.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of acid indigestion?

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Heartburn: Acid indigestion has many names including dyspepsia, reflux, gerd (gastro-esophageal reflux disorder), and can result from ulcers and gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining). It is caused by acid entering the esophagus hitting tissue not able to handle it.Burning, sour taste in the mouth, belching, regurgitation of food, cough, pain(stomach, chest), nausea can occur from this irritation.

Question 7

how to soothe the symptoms of acid indigestion?

Accepted Answer

Reflux: Antacids and drugs like Zantac (ranitidine) or prilosec. Consult your doctor.

Question 8

how do i know if i'm experiencing acid indigestion?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal symptoms: Usually, acid indigestion causes symptoms of abdominal pain, heart burn, increased burping or belching, acid taste in the mouth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and other symptoms.  Additionally, acid indigestion may also occur without any symptoms.  Best to see your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms, or if you are concerned.

Question 9

acid indigestion is causing my extreme hunger. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Need effective rx: Many patients need chronic therapy like Nexium (esomeprazole) daily  pts often take it when they think they need it . The food is your bodies way of trying to buffer the acid. It doesnt take care of the underlying problem. Untreated or inadequate treatment can lead to a barrets esophagus and possble cancer. Not to mention food can lead to obesity and more relux.

Question 10

what is the best way to calm the symptoms of acid indigestion?

Accepted Answer

Digetive enzymes: Acid indigestion usually indicates lack of pancreatic enzyme which leads to over-production of acid by the stomach to compensate. Add a good digestive enzyme with meals along with a potent daily probiotic to rebuild normal gut flora destroyed by over use of antibiotics. These should help.

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