Indigestion, which manifests itself as abdominal bloating, pain or fullness after eating, is among the common health problems in the society. Indigestion, which occurs as a result of the digestive system not working well, can sometimes be caused by consumed foods or wrong eating habits. Assoc. Prof. from Memorial Ataşehir Hospital Gastroenterology Department. Dr. Züleyha Akkan Çetinkaya gave information about the precautions to be taken against indigestion complaints.
Do not swallow without chewing
Indigestion occurs as a result of the digestive system not working properly. Digestion begins in the mouth and attention is paid to the necessity of chewing food well. Chewing not only breaks down food mechanically, making it more easily digestible for the stomach, but also mixes it with the enzymes in saliva, allowing digestion to begin in the mouth. Partially digested food is reduced in size by the acid secreted in the stomach and regular contractions and is transmitted to the first part of the small intestine as a slurry. Substances in food are transformed into building blocks by enzymes secreted from the pancreas, liver and gallbladder.
The miraculous organ is the intestines
In order for the food to be broken down and broken down into building blocks, it is absorbed in the intestines and transferred to the blood and transported to the organs where it will be useful. is required. Small intestinal cells are needed to carry out this absorption and to secrete enzymes. In order to ensure better absorption, the surface of the small intestine cells is curved, not flat. The entire small intestine absorption area is approximately 250 m2, which is almost close to the size of a tennis court. In the large intestine, one of the greatest miraculous discoveries of today's medicine; There is a microbiota containing bacteria, viruses and yeasts. The total weight of the microbiota is about 2 kg, and the number of genes it contains is several hundred times greater than the genes found in the human body. Here, digestion continues with various mechanisms, some of which are known and some of which are not yet known, excess liquid is absorbed and the remaining pulp is expelled by the properly functioning large intestine.
6 suggestions to avoid indigestion
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Anywhere in the digestive system Excessive disruption may occur with complaints such as indigestion. In order to avoid this disruption, there are situations that need to be taken into consideration during the day as well as the proper functioning of the organs.
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Do not create long fasting periods between meals. Foods eaten after long periods of fasting; It can cause the stomach filled with increased gastric acid secretion to suddenly expand and cause an unwanted feeling of bloating.
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Eating quickly without chewing well or talking while eating causes us to swallow air. It may occur as complaints of bloating and gas.
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Stay away from fatty foods. Fatty foods slow gastric emptying. Nausea and bloating can cause reflux.
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Do not eat before going to bed. Meals eaten late at night may cause complaints of indigestion and reflux at night, as there is no time left for digestion.
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Try to control stress. Stress can trigger indigestion. It is very common to experience abdominal pain during stressful periods such as before an exam. Some substances secreted during stress can affect bowel movements, accelerating or slowing them down.
Do not delay seeing a doctor for these symptoms
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Blood from the mouth or anus. coming,
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Difficulty in swallowing
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Ongoing nausea-vomiting
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Unintentional weight loss
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A recent change in defecation habit
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A family history of digestive system cancer
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In cases of iron deficiency in men or post-menopausal women, a specialist should be consulted without delay.
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