Question 1

for what reasons might watermelon or even cucumbers give me such indigestion?

Accepted Answer

Cucurbitacin: Watermelons and cucumbers both contain a compound called cucurbitacin. Many people react to cucurbitacins, suffering gas and indigestion.

Question 2

what are the causes of indigestion in kids?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Anything from reflux to over-eating to constipation. Best to see your doctor.

Question 3

i am suffering from indigestion.what are the causes of indigestion?

Accepted Answer

Acid problem: Either too much acid is produced or the acid is not handled right. You may have reflux from the stomach into the esophagus by an incompetent esophageal sphincter, or by a hiatus hernia. Or there may be irritation of the stomach lining leading to discomfort. Spicy foods, medications, overweight, smoking, alcohol can all predispose to this condition, or make it worse.

Question 4

how to avoid indigestion?

Accepted Answer

Few suggestions...: Indigestion is commonly a symptom of acid reflux which is the back flow of stomach contents into the esophagus.  Its triggered by many factors.  Avoidance may be achieved by: eating slower or eating less; eliminating caffeine, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, mints, tomato sauces, citrus, carbonated drinks; lose weight if needed; avoid bending over or laying down after eating.  Good luck!

Question 5

what is acid indigestion?

Accepted Answer

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 6

does stress cause indigestion?

Accepted Answer

Often for many folks: Stress indicates that your system believes there is a demand, or some danger that you are confronted with. Your body then goes into a kind of fight or flight mode. It sends energy to your muscles for action and takes it away from the gut where digestion is underway. The result can be digestive problems. Learn more about stress effects at http://drmiller.Com/learningcenter/stressmanagement/.

Question 7

can benecol give you indigestion?

Accepted Answer

Benecol: Can give some people indigestion.

Question 8

can avocados help with indigestion?

Accepted Answer

Not that i know of: No indication that it helps indigestion. If having frequent indigestion you should see your doctor.

Question 9

is milk good or bad for indigestion?

Accepted Answer

IT IS NOT GOOD: Milk is not good for indigestion and better be avoided due to possibility of lactose tolerance.

Question 10

what i can take for 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.

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