Question 1

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 2

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

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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.

Question 3

i have acid indigestion and what are some foods or drinks i should consume to stop acid?

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See your doctor: My answer differs than were i to advise a younger man to just try acid blockers & avoid alcohol, fats, spices). While your indigestion may be little more than gerd or acid-related distress, age-appropriate indigestion may be a harbinger of barrett's esophagus, altered stomach emptying, partial gastric outlet block, ulcer, cancer, pancreas or biliary disease, heart attack). Get checked please.

Question 4

is heartburn the same thing as acid indigestion?

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Yes: Heartburn is referred to by different names including acid indigestion or heartburn. There are other symptoms of the condition know as gerd which can also include coughing, abdominal pain or a fullness in the neck.

Question 5

what are some ways to get rid of acid-indigestion?

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Acid indigestion: Could you be referring to acid reflux? Abdominal discomfort from  from consumption of acidic foods can be prevented by not eating foods that are sour. If you cannot do that, taking an antacid like gaviscon. Maalox or mylanta may help. If you meant acid reflux, please  publish your question again.

Question 6

why does the eno alleviate acid indigestion and heartburn?

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Eno: Eno is a fruit salt antacid used to decrease bloating. Eno releases trapped gas which can then be discharged by belching. Eno neutralizes excess stomach acid.

Question 7

does anyone know how to get rid of acid indigestion easily?

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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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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