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Gentle yoga, walking and breathing for indigestion, and what to avoid soon after meals.
Gentle movement and relaxation can support digestion and lower stress-related symptoms. They do not treat ulcers, infection or other causes.
Helpful practices
What to avoid
Exercise in general
Regular moderate activity, such as walking, cycling or swimming, helps weight control, which lowers reflux and indigestion.
Be careful if
Key point
Use gentle movement and breathing as support, and see a doctor if symptoms persist.
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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