Indigestion isn’t a disease, but it may be a sign of underlying gastrointestinal issues. Indigestion may be a sign of: Gastritis, an inflammation of the stomach lining. Acid reflux (also known as GERD and GER) Gastroparesis, a condition that slows or stops muscle movement in your stomach s...
These could be signs of acid reflux. When to go to the emergency room If you have hiccups in addition to signs of stroke or a pulmonary embolism, call 911 right away. Some signs of stroke include: Numbness or weakness in your arms, legs or face (usually on one side) Sudden confusion ...
Studies havefoundthat in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, serum concentrations of collagen are decreased. Supplementing with collagen peptides may help treat gastrointestinal symptoms and inflammation, including leaky gut syndrome, IBS, acid reflux, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. ...
Reflux (stomach acid backs up), a seizure disorder, or a heart condition A lung or airway infection such as bronchiolitis, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), or pertussis Choking on food or liquid Too much medicine or other substance given to your baby or accidentally swallowed Age younger ...
Bile refluxis another related condition. It occurs when bile gets backed up in your stomach and esophagus, the tube that connects your mouth and stomach. Bile reflux sometimes happens along withacid reflux. Unlike acid reflux, dietary or lifestyle changes don't usually improve bile reflux. Treat...
As the roiling stops just as suddenly as the gurgling began, I laugh, dropping the steno pad and picking up a well-placed napkin to begin swabbing the comical amounts of sweat pouring off of me in embarrassing places. “Yeah. Well, it’s just menopause. And this, my friend, is what...
They live in small apartments and tract homes and trailers; they work in cubicles if they work; they’re harried by bosses, constipated, suffering from acid reflux; they’re underpaid, everything costs too much, and they don’t know how to relax. They play with their joysticks too much,...
It literally stops your life, and takes you out of your reality for periods of a time -- social life, family relationships, employment, life plans -- it's horrible. Dicyclomine has largely been an antispasmodic miracle drug for me, in the past several years. To combat acid reflux, I ...
1) I read a paper but I read random words around the page fast and that stops my twitch. 2) I focus on my breathing, with deep breaths. 3) I look at things around me and say their names in my head, e.g., girl, bag, poster, coffee, pen, remote, tv, dog. 4) I have a...
Trapped gas, certain foods, food allergies, a hiatal hernia, acid reflux, fullness, stuck food, alcohol, etc. could be potential causes for hiccups since they can be the source of stimulation of the lower esophagus. Distractive techniques may help if the sensation is mild enough (like ...