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Preventing indigestion: regular meals, no smoking, caution with painkillers and managing stress.
Many episodes of indigestion can be avoided with steady habits.
Eating habits
Lifestyle
Medicines
Infection and hygiene
Keep a food and symptom diary for two weeks to spot patterns.
Ayurvedic view
Regular meals, warm light food and a calm routine are traditionally emphasised, which fits modern advice.
Key point
Regular meals, no smoking and caution with painkillers prevent most indigestion.
Before your appointment
Note when symptoms started, how they relate to meals, and what makes them better or worse. List all medicines, especially painkillers, and any herbal products. Mention weight loss, vomiting, black stools, trouble swallowing, family history of stomach problems, smoking and alcohol. Ask about tests such as an H. pylori test or endoscopy, and the warning signs that mean you should call 112 or 102.
Written By
Dr. Daksh
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Varun Gupta
MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on
27 Sep 2022 • 06:23 PM (IST)
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