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Peptic ulcer disease is when the inner part of the stomach's gastric mucosa (lining of the stomach), the first part of the small intestine, or sometimes the lower esophagus, gets damaged. An ulcer in the stomach is called a gastric ulcer, while one in the first part of the intestines is a duodenal ulcer. [1]
Indigestion is subcategorized as either "organic" or "functional dyspepsia", but making the diagnosis can prove challenging for physicians. [6] Organic indigestion is the result of an underlying disease, such as gastritis, peptic ulcer disease (an ulcer of the stomach or duodenum), or cancer. [6]
Complications of an ulcer can cause severe signs and symptoms such as black or tarry stool indicative of bleeding into the stomach or duodenum; blood - either red or coffee-ground colored in vomit; persistent sharp or severe abdominal pain; dizziness, and a fast heartbeat. [67] [68] Bleeding is the most common complication.
Drinking ginger ale—or any other carbonated drink—can make bloating worse. Remember, as Dr. Kim explained, carbonated beverages are one of the most common causes of bloating.
Make it a point to sip one in the morning to stop bloat before it even starts, or try having one when you're already feeling bloated to help de-puff. TOLGA AKMEN - Getty Images Eat an early dinner.
My digestion was off, too—I could barely eat anything without feeling bloated, let alone dining hall food, eating out at restaurants, and late-night pizza on campus.
Gastritis is the inflammation of the lining of the stomach. [1] It may occur as a short episode or may be of a long duration. [1] There may be no symptoms but, when symptoms are present, the most common is upper abdominal pain (see dyspepsia). [1]
Ah, the dreaded tummy bloat. You never expect it, you never want it, but somehow it always finds it's way into your life. We've all heard the common theories of how to avoid a bloated belly, like ...