Question 1

indigestion for six months?

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See your doc: Can't tell here. Could be lots of things, from inflamed esophagus or stomach, ulcers, gallbladder or pancreas disease, colon problems, metabolic abnormalities, even neurologic or blood vessel issues.

Question 2

how can i treat indigestion?

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Small light meals: First, try eating small, frequent meals.  Avoid soda due to the carbonation, which will make you full faster.  If you still have indigestion or heartburn, you can try an antacid like tums (calcium carbonate). If it persists, you should talk to your doctor about other options.

Question 3

what can i do .fo bad indigestion?

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Tummy ache?: Indigestion is a rather vague term .Think in descriptive terms like cramping, burning, nausea, heartburn, bloating, burping, painful, and also what makes it worse/better, to more accurately describe your complaint.
Hope this was helpful.
Alcohol is a chemical irritant that can cause inflammation in the stomach.

Question 4

i have terrible indigestion problems?

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Depends on details: If it's heartburn, a patient can try antacids like Maalox, Mylanta, or Tums. There are also acid-blocking medications like Pepcid (famotidine). However, such symptoms may be other things instead of simple reflux. The patient could have esophagitis, stomach cancer, H. pylori infection, heart disease, etc... So, it's best to have a doctor evaluate, and if it's still heartburn, the doctor can help.

Question 5

had bad indigestion for 4 days should i be worried?

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Indigestion: It can be the sign of  other problems, such as gall bladder inflammation and heart attack, see your doctor about this.

Question 6

why do i wake up in the night with bad indigestion?

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Lots of questions: It can depend on what you ate, when you ate it, how much you ate. All these issues should be addressed to your physician and your doctor will be able to advise you and do additional testing if necessary. Try to keep a log of the above questions so when you visit, you can answer the questions based on your findings.

Question 7

i`m suffering from indigestion. what is your advice?

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Bland diet: Stay on a bland diet for 5-7 days. Stay away from greasy and fried foods.

Question 8

indigestion for 36 hours, concerned. what should i do?

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Needs to be checked: If you have symptoms of indigestion, for 36 hours, you should see your doctor to find the cause and proper treatment.

Question 9

am i more likely to suffer from indigestion if i smoke?

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Yes: Nicotine decreases pressure in the valve between your stomach and esophagus. This can increase the incidence of reflux or heartburn. Smoking also increases the risk of stomach, esophageal, and colon cancer.

Question 10

how do i know if indigestion is something more serious?

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Indigestion: If it lasts more than a couple of days, or withmfever, weight loss or any other alarm symptoms, see a board certified gastroenterologist.

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