Indigestion

For many Americans, indigestion is a common occurrence, and uncomfortable symptoms may happen daily. Indigestion is a collection of problems that includes bloating, belching, nausea, heartburn, diarrhea and constipation. Sometimes indigestion can be a sign of an underlying medical issue and should be taken seriously.  But for many, it can easily be avoided.I recently spoke with Dr. Jack Rosemarin, of the Digestive Disease and Nutrition Center of Westchester, NY , who shed light on some common causes of indigestion and what can be done to alleviate or prevent the symptoms.The primary causes of non-chronic indigestion can be avoided by making simple lifestyle and dietary changes. Overeating frequently leaves us feeling bloated and sluggish and can lead to constipation or gas. The easiest way to avoid overeating is to listen to your body’s cues for fullness. Eat your meals sitting down and turn the TV off – it can distract us from listening to our body’s signal that tells us we’ve had eno...

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