Hello sir. From last few month I am suffering from indigestion & gastric problem if I skip my lunch or delay for 2-4 hours. Is this a small issue or might have future completions.
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Hello, Thanks for your query on Lybrate "As" per your clinical history is concerned you need to modify your lifestyle to prevent future complications- 1)Maintain a healthy weight. Excess weights put pressure on your abdomen, pushing up your stomach and causing acid to back up into your esophagus. If your weight is healthy, work to maintain it. If you are overweight or obese, work to slowly lose weight no more than (0.5 to 1 kilogram) a week. 2)Try to avoid tight-fitting clothing. Clothes that fit tightly around your waist put pressure on your abdomen and the lower esophageal sphincter. 3)Avoid foods and drinks that trigger heartburn. Common triggers such as fatty or fried foods, tomato sauce, alcohol, chocolate, mint, garlic, onion, and caffeine may make heartburn worse. Avoid foods you know will trigger your heartburn. 4)Eat smaller meals. Avoid overeating by eating smaller meals and eat frequently to avoid heartburn. 5)Don't lie down after a meal. Wait at least three hours after eating before lying down or going to bed.Elevate the head of your bed. If you regularly experience heartburn at night or while trying to sleep, put gravity to work for you. Place wood or cement blocks under the feet of your bed so that the head end is raised by 6 inches. 6)Don't smoke. Smoking decreases the lower esophageal sphincter's ability to function properly. Hope that helps
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Dear Lybrateuser, - Your gastric problem is due to acidity which has developed due to your irregular eating habits, also reduce weight by diet & exercise to prevent gastroesophageal reflux disease problem in future - follow some dietary precautions: - avoid fried, spicy, sour & junk food, restrict tea, coffee intake to 1-2 cups per day, also avoid alcohol & smoking if you do - have meals on time, do not skip meals, at least have a quick snack if you are not able to have a proper meal, chew your food well, raise your head end by 4-6 inches when sleeping at night for better digestion, have dinner at least 2-3 hrs before bedtime - have plenty of oral fluids including 7-8 glasses of water for proper digestion - take tablet Pan 40, 1 tablet daily half an hour before breakfast till symptoms subside - do regular exercise like walking, jogging, swimming, yoga to reduce weight & for proper digestion - take precaution now or later can lead to other problems like an ulcer.
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