Nieżyt żołądka
Charakterystyka, pielęgnacja i opieka

Niestrawność (dyspepsja) to powszechny zespół objawów obejmujący dyskomfort lub ból w nadbrzuszu, często związany z posiłkami, dotykający około 40% populacji rocznie. W diagnostyce i opiece pielęgniarskiej kluczowe jest szczegółowe zebranie wywiadu (charakter objawów, związek z jedzeniem, historia leków i chorób współistniejących) oraz badanie fizykalne obejmujące ocenę brzucha, oznak odwodnienia i utraty masy ciała. W przypadku przewlekłej lub ciężkiej niestrawności wskazane są badania dodatkowe, takie jak endoskopia górnego odcinka przewodu pokarmowego, testy na Helicobacter pylori oraz badania obrazowe. Diagnozy pielęgniarskie obejmują m.in. ostry ból, zaburzenia odżywiania i snu, niepokój oraz deficyt wiedzy, co umożliwia ukierunkowanie interwencji terapeutycznych i edukacyjnych.

Indigestion: Przegląd pielęgnacyjny

Niestrawność (dyspepsja) to częsty problem zdrowotny, który charakteryzuje się dyskomfortem lub bólem w górnej części brzucha, zwykle występującym podczas lub po posiłku. Szacuje się, że dotyka około 4 na 10 osób w ciągu roku1. Personel pielęgniarski odgrywa kluczową rolę w opiece nad pacjentami z niestrawością, począwszy od oceny stanu pacjenta, poprzez edukację zdrowotną, aż po wdrażanie interwencji mających na celu złagodzenie objawów i poprawę jakości życia chorego.

Zrozumienie niestrawności w kontekście opieki pielęgniarskiej

Niestrawność jest terminem ogólnym, który odnosi się do zaburzeń trawienia objawiających się dyskomfortem w górnej części jamy brzusznej. Pacjenci mogą opisywać różnorodne objawy, takie jak uczucie pełności, pieczenie, wzdęcia, nudności, odbijanie, a nawet wymioty12. Ważne jest zrozumienie, że niestrawność może być objawem różnych chorób podstawowych, w tym choroby refluksowej przełyku (GERD), przepukliny rozworu przełykowego, wrzodów żołądka, czy infekcji Helicobacter pylori1.

W większości przypadków niestrawność jest łagodnym stanem, który ustępuje w ciągu kilku godzin i może być kontrolowany przez leczenie domowe oraz leki dostępne bez recepty1. Jednak jeśli niestrawność występuje często lub jest ciężka, może być oznaką poważniejszego problemu medycznego wymagającego dokładniejszej diagnostyki i leczenia2.

Ocena pielęgniarska pacjenta z niestrawością

Kompleksowa ocena pielęgniarska jest fundamentem skutecznej opieki nad pacjentem z niestrawością. Personel pielęgniarski powinien zebrać szczegółowy wywiad zdrowotny oraz przeprowadzić dokładne badanie fizykalne, aby określić charakter i nasilenie objawów12.

Ocena fizykalna

Podczas badania fizykalnego pielęgniarka powinna ocenić:

  • Brzuch – obserwacja pod kątem wzdęć, palpacja w poszukiwaniu bolesności, szczególnie w nadbrzuszu1
  • Oznaki odwodnienia – szczególnie jeśli pacjent zgłasza wymioty lub ma zmniejszone przyjmowanie płynów2
  • Oznaki utraty masy ciała – niestrawność może prowadzić do zmniejszenia przyjmowania pokarmów1
  • Objawy refluksu – takie jak chrypka, trudności w połykaniu, ból w klatce piersiowej2

Zbieranie wywiadu

Kluczowe elementy wywiadu obejmują:

  • Charakter objawów – początek, czas trwania, czynniki łagodzące i zaostrzające1
  • Związek z posiłkami – czy objawy występują podczas jedzenia, po posiłkach, w nocy1
  • Historia przyjmowania leków – szczególnie NLPZ, aspiryny, które mogą drażnić błonę śluzową żołądka2
  • Współistniejące schorzenia – takie jak GERD, wrzody żołądka, choroby pęcherzyka żółciowego1
  • Historia stylu życia – spożywanie alkoholu, palenie tytoniu, stres, nawyki żywieniowe2
  • Objawy alarmowe – takie jak trudności w połykaniu, wymioty krwią, czarne stolce, niezamierzona utrata wagi1

Badania diagnostyczne

Zależnie od ciężkości i charakteru objawów, lekarz może zlecić dodatkowe badania diagnostyczne, w których przygotowaniu i asystowaniu uczestniczy personel pielęgniarski:

  • Endoskopia górnego odcinka przewodu pokarmowego – badanie z wyboru przy przewlekłej niestrawności1
  • Badania laboratoryjne – w tym testy na obecność Helicobacter pylori1
  • Badania obrazowe – w niektórych przypadkach RTG lub USG jamy brzusznej2

Diagnozy pielęgniarskie w niestrawności

Na podstawie zebranych danych, pielęgniarka może sformułować następujące diagnozy pielęgniarskie12:

  • Ostry ból związany z podrażnieniem błony śluzowej przełyku i żołądka
  • Zaburzenia odżywiania związane z niewystarczającym przyjmowaniem pokarmów z powodu dyskomfortu po jedzeniu
  • Zaburzenia snu związane z bólem i dyskomfortem, szczególnie w pozycji leżącej
  • Niepokój związany z niekomfortowymi objawami i ich wpływem na codzienne funkcjonowanie
  • Deficyt wiedzy dotyczący diety, zmian stylu życia i farmakoterapii

Interwencje pielęgniarskie w niestrawności

Interwencje pielęgniarskie w przypadku pacjentów z niestrawością obejmują zarówno działania samodzielne, jak i realizowane we współpracy z lekarzem1.

Wsparcie w leczeniu farmakologicznym

Personel pielęgniarski odgrywa kluczową rolę w podawaniu i edukacji pacjenta na temat leków stosowanych w niestrawności:

  • Leki zobojętniające kwas żołądkowy (antacids) – takie jak Maalox, Mylanta, Tums; należy informować pacjenta o prawidłowym dawkowaniu i ostrzegać przed nadużywaniem preparatów zawierających aspirynę12
  • Blokery receptora H2 – jak famotydyna (Pepcid AC), cymetydyna (Tagamet HB); pielęgniarka powinna edukować pacjenta o prawidłowym stosowaniu i potencjalnych interakcjach z innymi lekami12
  • Inhibitory pompy protonowej (IPP) – takie jak omeprazol (Prilosec), pantoprazol; szczególnie zalecane przy współistniejącej zgadze12
  • Prokinetyki – mogą być pomocne, jeśli żołądek opróżnia się powoli1
  • Antybiotyki – w przypadku infekcji H. pylori1
  • Leki przeciwdepresyjne lub przeciwlękowe – które mogą złagodzić dyskomfort związany z niestrawością przez zmniejszenie odczuwania bólu1

Zalecenia dietetyczne

Edukacja na temat odpowiedniej diety jest kluczowym elementem opieki pielęgniarskiej nad pacjentem z niestrawością:

  • Jedzenie mniejszych, ale częstszych posiłków zamiast 2-3 dużych dziennie12
  • Unikanie pokarmów wyzwalających objawy niestrawności, takich jak:
    • Tłuste i pikantne potrawy
    • Napoje zawierające kofeinę (kawa, herbata, cola, napoje energetyczne)
    • Alkohol
    • Czekolada i mięta
    • Cytrusy i pomidory (pokarmy kwaśne)
    • Napoje gazowane12
  • Dokładne żucie pokarmów i jedzenie w spokojnym tempie1
  • Zachowanie 2-3 godzinnej przerwy między ostatnim posiłkiem a położeniem się do łóżka12
  • Unikanie przekąsek tuż przed snem1

Modyfikacje stylu życia

Personel pielęgniarski powinien przekazać pacjentowi informacje na temat zmian w stylu życia, które mogą pomóc złagodzić objawy niestrawności:

  • Utrzymanie prawidłowej masy ciała – nadwaga zwiększa ciśnienie w jamie brzusznej i może nasilać objawy refluksu12
  • Regularna aktywność fizyczna – pomaga utrzymać prawidłową masę ciała i poprawia trawienie1
  • Rzucenie palenia lub ograniczenie palenia – tytoń może nasilać objawy niestrawności12
  • Unikanie ciasnej odzieży wokół talii – może powodować zwiększenie ciśnienia w jamie brzusznej12
  • Uniesienie wezgłowia łóżka o 15-20 cm (6-8 cali) – przez umieszczenie klocków pod ramą łóżka lub użycie specjalnego klina pod materacem (samo dodanie poduszek zwykle nie pomaga)123
  • Unikanie leków przeciwzapalnych, takich jak aspiryna, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) czy naproksen (Aleve) – mogą podrażniać żołądek; jeśli konieczne jest przyjmowanie leków przeciwbólowych, zaleca się paracetamol (Tylenol)12

Zarządzanie stresem

Stres może nasilać objawy niestrawności, dlatego ważne jest, aby pielęgniarka edukować pacjentów w zakresie technik redukcji stresu:

  • Tworzenie spokojnego otoczenia podczas posiłków1
  • Praktykowanie technik relaksacyjnych, takich jak głębokie oddychanie, medytacja czy joga12
  • Zapewnienie odpowiedniej ilości snu1
  • W przypadku niestrawności związanej z depresją lub lękiem, terapia rozmową może być pomocna1

Edukacja pacjenta

Edukacja jest jednym z najważniejszych aspektów opieki pielęgniarskiej nad pacjentem z niestrawością. Dobrze poinformowany pacjent jest w stanie lepiej zarządzać swoim stanem zdrowia i zapobiegać nawrotom objawów1.

Edukacja na temat leków

Pacjent powinien otrzymać następujące informacje dotyczące farmakoterapii:

  • Nazwy, dawki i czas przyjmowania zaleconych leków1
  • Potencjalne skutki uboczne i interakcje z innymi lekami1
  • Ostrzeżenie o nieprzekraczaniu zalecanych dawek antacydów, szczególnie tych zawierających aspirynę1
  • Informację o tym, że jeśli często stosuje leki na niestrawność, powinien skonsultować się z lekarzem1
  • Wskazówki dotyczące konsultacji z lekarzem przed przyjmowaniem jakichkolwiek suplementów1

Rozpoznawanie sygnałów ostrzegawczych

Pacjent powinien wiedzieć, które objawy wymagają natychmiastowej pomocy medycznej:

  • Nowy lub nasilający się ból brzucha1
  • Czarne, smoliste stolce lub stolce z krwią12
  • Wymioty, szczególnie z krwią lub przypominające fusy po kawie1
  • Trudności w połykaniu lub ból przy przełykaniu12
  • Niezamierzona utrata wagi12
  • Gorączka, nocne poty1
  • Duszność, nadmierne pocenie się1
  • Ból w klatce piersiowej promieniujący do szczęki, szyi lub ramienia1

Opieka kontrolna

Pacjent powinien być poinformowany o znaczeniu regularnych wizyt kontrolnych:

  • Przestrzeganie terminów wszystkich wizyt12
  • Kontakt z lekarzem, jeśli objawy się nasilają lub nie ustępują1
  • Znajomość wyników badań12
  • Prowadzenie listy przyjmowanych leków12
  • Rozważenie prowadzenia dziennika żywieniowego, aby ustalić, które pokarmy wyzwalają objawy niestrawności12

Opieka nad szczególnymi grupami pacjentów

Kobiety w ciąży

Niestrawność jest bardzo powszechna u kobiet w ciąży, szczególnie od 27. tygodnia ciąży. Jest spowodowana zmianami hormonalnymi oraz naciskiem rosnącego płodu na żołądek123.

Interwencje pielęgniarskie powinny obejmować:

  • Edukację na temat bezpiecznych leków podczas ciąży – farmaceuta lub lekarz może pomóc w doborze odpowiednich preparatów12
  • Podkreślenie, że niestrawność jest nieprzyjemna dla matki, ale nie wpływa negatywnie na rozwój płodu1
  • Zalecenia dotyczące małych, częstych posiłków i unikania potraw wyzwalających objawy1

Kobiety karmiące piersią

W przypadku kobiet karmiących piersią, które cierpią na niestrawność, personel pielęgniarski powinien przekazać następujące informacje12:

  • Najpierw należy próbować modyfikacji stylu życia i diety
  • Antacydy i alginiany są uważane za opcje pierwszego wyboru
  • Jeśli potrzebne są blokery receptora H2, preferowana jest famotydyna lub nizatydyna ze względu na mniejszą ilość przenikającą do mleka matki
  • Spośród inhibitorów pompy protonowej, omeprazol i pantoprazol są preferowane
  • Cymetydyna może być stosowana z ostrożnością podczas karmienia piersią, ale preferowana jest famotydyna lub nizatydyna

Dzieci

Opieka pielęgniarska nad dziećmi z niestrawością wymaga specjalnego podejścia123:

  • Należy pamiętać, że typowe objawy niestrawności u dorosłych (np. zgaga, wymioty, regurgitacja) mogą być trudne do oceny u niemowląt i dzieci; pediatryczni pacjenci z refluksem żołądkowo-przełykowym zwykle płaczą i zgłaszają zaburzenia snu oraz zmniejszony apetyt
  • Modyfikacje diety powinny być dostosowane do wieku dziecka
  • Rodzice powinni być edukowani o prawidłowym podawaniu leków
  • Szczególną ostrożność należy zachować przy stosowaniu antacydów u dzieci – wiele z tych leków zawiera aspirynę, której nie należy podawać osobom poniżej 20. roku życia ze względu na ryzyko zespołu Reye’a

Ocena efektów opieki pielęgniarskiej

Ocena skuteczności interwencji pielęgniarskich jest niezbędna do zapewnienia optymalnej opieki nad pacjentem z niestrawością12. Cele opieki są osiągnięte, gdy pacjent:

  • Zgłasza zmniejszenie bólu i dyskomfortu w górnej części brzucha
  • Informuje o poprawie nawyków żywieniowych i tolerancji pokarmów
  • Wykazuje poprawę wzorców snu
  • Demonstruje zrozumienie czynników wyzwalających niestrawność i sposobów ich unikania
  • Prawidłowo stosuje zalecone leki
  • Wdrożył zalecone modyfikacje stylu życia
  • Rozpoznaje sygnały ostrzegawcze wymagające konsultacji medycznej

Dokumentacja pielęgniarska

Prawidłowa dokumentacja pielęgniarska pacjentów z niestrawością powinna obejmować1:

  • Szczegółowy opis zgłaszanych objawów
  • Wyniki przeprowadzonej oceny fizykalnej
  • Zidentyfikowane diagnozy pielęgniarskie
  • Wdrożone interwencje pielęgniarskie
  • Odpowiedź pacjenta na interwencje
  • Przeprowadzoną edukację zdrowotną
  • Zalecenia dotyczące dalszej opieki
  • Ewentualne skierowania do innych specjalistów

Zarządzanie przypadkiem

W bardziej złożonych przypadkach niestrawności, pielęgniarka może pełnić rolę koordynatora opieki, współpracując z różnymi specjalistami, w tym12:

  • Gastroenterologami – w przypadku przewlekłej niestrawności wymagającej specjalistycznej diagnostyki
  • Dietetykami – w celu opracowania spersonalizowanego planu żywieniowego
  • Specjalistami zdrowia psychicznego – jeśli niestrawność jest związana ze stresem, lękiem lub depresją
  • Chirurgami – w przypadkach wymagających interwencji chirurgicznej, np. przy przepuklinie rozworu przełykowego

W placówkach opieki doraźnej, takich jak oddziały ratunkowe czy poradnie, personel pielęgniarski uczestniczy w początkowej ocenie stanu pacjenta, pomaga w ustaleniu, czy pacjent wymaga pilnej pomocy, oraz współpracuje z lekarzami w tworzeniu planu leczenia1.

Podsumowanie

Niestrawność jest powszechnym problemem zdrowotnym, który w większości przypadków można skutecznie leczyć poprzez zmiany stylu życia i stosowanie leków dostępnych bez recepty. Personel pielęgniarski odgrywa kluczową rolę w opiece nad pacjentami z niestrawością, począwszy od dokładnej oceny stanu pacjenta, poprzez wdrażanie interwencji łagodzących objawy, aż po kompleksową edukację zdrowotną.

Holistyczne podejście pielęgniarskie, obejmujące zarówno aspekty fizyczne, jak i psychologiczne niestrawności, może znacząco poprawić jakość życia pacjenta i zapobiec nawrotom objawów. Szczególną uwagę należy zwrócić na pacjentów z grup szczególnych, takich jak kobiety w ciąży, kobiety karmiące piersią i dzieci, którzy wymagają spersonalizowanego podejścia.

Właściwa dokumentacja pielęgniarska i skuteczna współpraca interprofesjonalna są niezbędne do zapewnienia ciągłości opieki i osiągnięcia optymalnych wyników leczenia pacjentów z niestrawością.

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    Dyspepsia is common. The symptoms in the upper abdomen described below affect an estimated 4 out of 10 people in any one year. […] Heartburn and indigestion is often first noticed as burning pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen or chest. It can also create an unpleasant sour taste in your mouth this is from stomach acid. […] Symptoms typically occur after meals and can be exacerbated when lying down or bending over. […] Dyspepsia is commonly accompanied by belching, feeling bloated or sick, or experiencing coughs or hiccups that keep coming back. […] Common causes include acid reflux where stomach acid comes up from your stomach into your oesophagus (food pipe or gullet). […] Your symptoms will usually improve within 1 or 2 weeks. But if you find that you keep taking indigestion medicines all the time for several weeks or that your symptoms affect your day-to-day life, consult your surgery.
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    Indigestion is pain or discomfort after eating, while your stomach is digesting. Healthcare providers also use the term dyspepsia, which means the same thing: impaired digestion. […] When indigestion becomes a significant problem, you may find yourself seeking healthcare for answers and relief. Sometimes there’s an underlying gastrointestinal (GI) disease that needs treatment. But sometimes there’s no simple explanation for these symptoms. […] Many people find indigestion relief from over-the-counter (OTC) antacid medications, like Tums, Rolaids and Pepto-Bismol. Antacids neutralize the acid in your stomach so it doesn’t irritate your tissues. […] If you go to a healthcare provider with chronic indigestion, they’ll ask you about your symptoms, your health history and your diet and lifestyle. They’ll physically examine you to look for any obvious signs of disease.
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    Sometimes it can be hard to pinpoint the cause of indigestion. (It is also called dyspepsia.) Most cases of an upset stomach with bloating, burning, burping, and nausea are minor and go away within several hours. Home treatment and over-the-counter medicine often are able to control symptoms. […] If you get indigestion often, it may be a sign of a more serious medical problem. Be sure to follow up with your doctor, who may want to do tests to be sure of the cause of your indigestion. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse advice line (811 in most provinces and territories) if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take.
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    https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/cancer-information/living-well/nutrition-and-cancer/treatment-side-effects-and-nutrition/heartburn-indigestion/
    Some cancers, treatments and medicines can cause stomach contents to come back up into the oesophagus (food pipe). This is known as reflux, and it can irritate the lining of the oesophagus. Reflux can lead to a burning feeling in the upper chest, oesophagus and/or throat. This sensation is called indigestion or heartburn. Eating certain foods or lying down after eating can make heartburn worse. […] Heartburn may make you feel too uncomfortable to eat much, which could lead to weight loss. Keeping a diary of the foods you eat and your symptoms can help you identify which foods trigger the heartburn. If the tips below don’t relieve heartburn, let your doctor know. They may be able to prescribe medicines to help. […] Avoid large meals; try to eat three small meals and three snacks throughout the day.
  • #1 UT Health Austin | Setting the Record Straight
    https://uthealthaustin.org/blog/the-difference–between-heartburn-acid-reflux-indigestion
    Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is a term to describe a group of persistent or recurring symptoms that contribute to abdominal pain or discomfort after you eat. Symptoms may include burning in the stomach or abdomen, abdominal pain, bloating, belching and gas, nausea and vomiting, acidic taste, or stomach growling. Indigestion is common and usually is not serious, but could be a sign of an underlying condition, such as a hiatal hernia, GERD, ulcers, certain cancers, irritable bowel syndrome, or gallbladder disease. […] Indigestion is a broad term that involves a variety of symptoms and sometimes those symptoms may be related to other conditions, explains Doggett. If you are experiencing persistent indigestion, it is recommended that you speak with your doctor, providing a precise description of the discomfort you are experiencing so they can try to rule out any underlying conditions that may be causing your symptoms.
  • #1 Indigestion
    https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/indigestion/
    Indigestion (dyspepsia) causes discomfort or a burning sensation around your stomach after eating. It is a common problem and most people have it at some point. […] Usually, it is not a sign of anything more serious. You can treat it yourself. […] A pharmacist can help with indigestion. […] A pharmacist can recommend medicines to ease the burning feeling or pain that can come with indigestion. […] Medicines that help reduce acid in your stomach include: antacids, proton pump inhibitors, such as pantoprazole, omeprazole or lansoprazole. […] Contact your GP if you: keep getting indigestion, are in severe pain, are 55 or older, have lost a lot of weight without meaning to, have difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), keep being sick, have iron deficiency anaemia, feel like you have a lump in your stomach, have bloody vomit or poo. […] A pharmacist can help with uncomfortable feelings or pain. They can recommend the best medicines to use when you’re pregnant.
  • #1 Indigestion (Dyspepsia) Treatment Specialist Near Me
    https://digestivediseasecare.com/indigestion-treatment
    Dyspepsia, otherwise known as indigestion or upset stomach, is characterized by discomfort or pain in your abdomen. […] Digestive Disease Care (DDC) treats symptoms of indigestion (dyspepsia) with care. […] If you do experience any of the above-listed symptoms, your doctor may recommend an upper endoscopy to establish a diagnosis and determine which treatment will work best for you. […] Usually, your doctor will recommend an antacid medication as one of the first treatment options for dyspepsia. […] Depending on how you respond to antacids, your doctor may continue to recommend you use them, as they are fast-acting, or may place you on a different medication altogether that is more effective for you. […] Dyspepsia, or indigestion, is a chronic condition that can last for years, but it usually occurs periodically meaning that the symptoms may present frequently and/or severely for days, weeks, or months, and then be less frequent or disappear altogether for a length of time before presenting once more.
  • #1 Indigestion | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
    https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/health-topics/indigestion
    Nearly everyone has had indigestion at one time. It’s a feeling of discomfort or a burning feeling in your upper abdomen. You may have heartburn or belch and feel bloated. You may also feel nauseated, or even throw up. […] Avoiding foods and situations that seem to cause it may help. Because indigestion can be a sign of a more serious problem, see your health care provider if it lasts for more than two weeks or if you have severe pain or other symptoms. Your health care provider may use x-rays, lab tests, and an upper endoscopy to diagnose the cause. You may need medicines to treat the symptoms.
  • #1 Gastroesophageal Reflux Nursing Care Management – Nurseslabs
    https://nurseslabs.com/gastroesophageal-reflux/
    Nursing care for a child with gastroesophageal reflux includes the following: […] Assessment of the child includes: […] One must remember that the typical symptoms (eg, heartburn, vomiting, regurgitation) in adults cannot be readily assessed in infants and children; pediatric patients with gastroesophageal reflux typically cry and report sleep disturbance and decreased appetite. […] Based on the assessment data, the major nursing diagnosis is: […] The major nursing care planning goals for a child with gastroesophageal reflux: […] Nursing interventions for a child with gastroesophageal reflux are: […] Goals are met as evidenced by: […] Documentation in a child with gastroesophageal reflux includes:
  • #1 Nursing care plan for acid reflux
    https://nursipedia.com/nursing-care-plan-acid-reflux/
    Nursing Care Plans for acid reflux should focus on reducing symptoms and improving the patients quality of life. It is important to identify causes, symptoms, and risk factors in order to develop an effective plan of care. Through lifestyle changes, medication, and education the patient can become more comfortable and prevent further complications. […] Tips include administering antacids as needed, encouraging good posture while eating, expressing ways to reduce stress, promoting a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables, monitoring patient’s weight, recommending low-fat cooking methods, and educating about proper infant-feeding positions.
  • #1 Indigestion (Dyspepsia): Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente
    https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.indigestion-dyspepsia-care-instructions.uh3195
    Sometimes it can be hard to pinpoint the cause of indigestion. (It is also called dyspepsia.) Most cases of an upset stomach with bloating, burning, burping, and nausea are minor and go away within several hours. Home treatment and over-the-counter medicine often are able to control symptoms. […] If you get indigestion often, it may be a sign of a more serious medical problem. Be sure to follow up with your doctor, who may want to do tests to be sure of the cause of your indigestion. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] Your doctor may recommend over-the-counter medicine. For mild or occasional indigestion, antacids such as Mylanta, Maalox, or Tums may help. Be safe with medicines. Be careful when you take over-the-counter antacid medicines. Many of these medicines have aspirin in them. Read the label to make sure that you are not taking more than the recommended dose. Too much aspirin can be harmful.
  • #1 Indigestion (Dyspepsia): Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente
    https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.indigestion-dyspepsia-care-instructions.uh3195
    Your doctor also may recommend over-the-counter acid reducers, such as famotidine (Pepcid AC), cimetidine (Tagamet HB), or omeprazole (Prilosec). Read and follow all instructions on the label. If you use these medicines often, talk with your doctor. […] Try changing your eating habits. Try eating several small meals instead of two or three large meals. After you eat, wait 2 to 3 hours before you lie down. Snacking close to bedtime might make your symptoms worse. Avoid foods that make your symptoms worse. These may include chocolate, mint, alcohol, pepper, spicy foods, high-fat foods, or drinks with caffeine in them, such as tea, coffee, colas, or energy drinks. […] Try to quit smoking, or cut back as much as you can. If you need help quitting, talk to your doctor about stop-smoking programs and medicines. These can increase your chances of quitting for good.
  • #1 Indigestion – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/indigestion/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352215
    If your indigestion won’t go away, medicines may help. Nonprescription antacids are generally the first choice. Other options include: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which can reduce stomach acid. PPIs may be recommended particularly if you experience heartburn along with indigestion. H-2-receptor blockers, which can also reduce stomach acid. Prokinetics, which may be helpful if your stomach empties slowly. Antibiotics, which can help if H. pylori bacteria are causing your indigestion. Antidepressants or anti-anxiety medicines, which may ease the discomfort from indigestion by decreasing your sensation of pain. […] Mild indigestion can often be helped with lifestyle changes, including: Eating smaller, more-frequent meals. Chew your food slowly and thoroughly. Not eating certain foods. Fatty and spicy foods, processed foods, carbonated beverages, caffeine, alcohol, and smoking can trigger indigestion. Maintaining a healthy weight. Excess pounds put pressure on your abdomen, pushing up your stomach and causing acid to back up into your esophagus. Exercising regularly. Exercise helps you keep off extra weight and promotes better digestion. Managing stress. Create a calm environment at mealtime. Practice relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, meditation or yoga. Spend time doing things you enjoy. Get plenty of sleep. Changing your medicines. With your health care provider’s approval, stop or cut back on pain relievers or other medicines that may irritate your stomach lining. If that’s not an option, be sure to take these medicines with food. […] Always check with your health care provider before taking any supplements to be sure you’re taking a safe dose. This is also important to make sure the supplement won’t react with any other medicines you’re taking.
  • #1
    https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=uh3195
    Your doctor may recommend over-the-counter medicine. For mild or occasional indigestion, antacids such as Mintox or Tums may help. Be safe with medicines. Be careful when you take over-the-counter antacid medicines. Many of these medicines have aspirin in them. Read the label to make sure that you are not taking more than the recommended dose. Too much aspirin can be harmful. […] Your doctor also may recommend over-the-counter acid reducers, such as Pepcid AC (famotidine) or omeprazole. Read and follow all instructions on the label. If you use these medicines often, talk with your doctor. […] Try changing your eating habits. Try eating several small meals instead of two or three large meals. After you eat, wait 2 to 3 hours before you lie down. Late-night snacks might make your symptoms worse. Avoid foods that make your symptoms worse. These may include chocolate, mint, alcohol, pepper, spicy foods, high-fat foods, or drinks with caffeine in them, such as tea, coffee, colas, or energy drinks.
  • #1
    https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=uh3195
    Try to quit smoking, or cut back as much as you can. If you need help quitting, talk to your doctor about stop-smoking programs and medicines. These can increase your chances of quitting for good. […] If you get dyspepsia at night, you can try raising the head of your bed 15 to 20 centimetres (6 to 8 inches) by putting the frame on blocks or placing a foam wedge under the head of your mattress. (Adding extra pillows usually won’t help.) […] Try to avoid wearing tight clothing around your middle. […] Lose weight if you need to. Losing just 2.5 to 4.5 kilogram (5 to 10 pounds) can help. Talk to your doctor if you need help with this. […] Do not take anti-inflammatory medicines, such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), or naproxen (Aleve). These can irritate the stomach. If you need a pain medicine, try acetaminophen (Tylenol), which does not cause stomach upset.
  • #1 Azthena logo with the word Azthena
    https://www.news-medical.net/health/Lifestyle-Changes-for-Indigestion-(Dyspepsia).aspx
    Dyspepsia or indigestion is a common condition that occurs when the body has difficulty in digesting food. Modifications to the lifestyle can often provide significant relief from dyspepsia. […] A balanced diet can improve the individuals overall health and assist in managing certain diseases and medical conditions, among which it can decrease the likelihood of indigestion. […] This means that adapting ones diet by drinking and eating correctly and avoiding beverages and foods that can worsen indigestion symptoms can help in managing indigestion. […] An important factor in causing indigestion is mental health. […] If the indigestion is due to depression and anxiety, talk therapy may help. […] When indigestion is a result of stress, stress management techniques such as counseling, relaxation exercises, meditation practices such as yoga, and deep breathing are considered useful.
  • #1
    https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=uh3195
    Call your doctor or nurse advice line now or seek immediate medical care if: You have new or worse belly pain. Your stools are black and look like tar or have streaks of blood. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse advice line if: You are vomiting. You have new or worse symptoms of indigestion. You have trouble or pain swallowing. You are losing weight. You do not get better as expected.
  • #1 Heartburn and Indigestion (Dyspepsia) – Self Care Forum
    https://www.selfcareforum.org/heartburn-and-indigestion/
    You vomit blood or dark lumps (like coffee grounds) or you are persistently vomiting. […] Your stool colour has become very dark (looking like tar). […] You feel faint, or you’ve collapsed. […] You develop difficulties with swallowing. […] You suffer from unexplained fever, night sweats, unintentional weight loss, or you notice a swelling or mass in your upper abdomen.
  • #1 4 Remedies for Indigestion: What to Do and When to See a Doctor
    https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/remedies-indigestion
    Because emotional stress can cause indigestion, getting mental health care may help ease your stomach pain. […] Ginger has a long history of medicinal uses, including treating disorders associated with indigestion. […] If acid is the root cause of your indigestion, then baking soda also known as sodium bicarbonate can come to your rescue. […] Mild indigestion is not a cause for concern. However, you may want to reach out to your doctor if your dyspepsia lasts for more than two weeks. […] You should also contact your doctor right away if your stomach pain is severe or accompanied by: Weight loss or loss of appetite, Frequent vomiting or vomiting blood, Black, tarry stool, Difficulty swallowing that gets continuously worse. […] If your indigestion is accompanied by any of the following symptoms, you should call 911 or seek immediate medical attention: Shortness of breath, Excessive sweating, Chest pain that moves to your jaw, neck, or arm, Chest pain with stress or after exerting yourself.
  • #1 Indigestion
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/indigestion/
    Most people have indigestion (dyspepsia) at some point. Usually, it’s not a sign of anything more serious and you can treat it yourself. […] There’s usually no need to see a GP about indigestion. There are some things you can do at home. […] A pharmacist can help with indigestion. A pharmacist can recommend medicines to ease the burning feeling or pain that can come with indigestion. […] Pregnant women often get indigestion. It’s very common from 27 weeks onwards. […] A pharmacist can help with uncomfortable feelings or pain. They can recommend the best medicines to use when you’re pregnant. […] These symptoms can be a sign of something more serious.
  • #1 Indigestion and heartburn in pregnancy | Pregnancy Birth and Baby
    https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/indigestion-and-heartburn-in-pregnancy
    Heartburn and indigestion during pregnancy can usually be managed by changing how you eat. […] If changing how you eat doesn’t improve your heartburn, your doctor or midwife may suggest that you take medicine for it. […] Heartburn and indigestion are usually uncomfortable for you, but they won’t cause any problems for your baby.
  • #1 Treating heartburn and dyspepsia during breastfeeding – SPS – Specialist Pharmacy Service – The first stop for professional medicines advice
    https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/treating-heartburn-and-dyspepsia-during-breastfeeding/
    Antacids, alginates, H2-receptor antagonists or proton pump inhibitors can be used during breastfeeding. Recommendations are for full term and healthy infants. […] It is important to complete an individual risk assessment for your patient and to apply the principles of prescribing in breastfeeding when looking at the available information and making treatment decisions. […] There is extensive experience of use of antacids during breastfeeding and they are considered first-line options for managing heartburn or dyspepsia. […] Any H2-receptor antagonist can be used during breastfeeding. Famotidine or nizatidine are preferred as smaller amounts pass into breast milk. Cimetidine is least preferred due to higher levels in breast milk and the potential for drug interactions. […] Any PPI can be used during breastfeeding, however omeprazole and pantoprazole are the PPIs of choice as they are excreted into breast milk in very small amounts and have evidence to support their use.
  • #1 Heartburn Treatment | Indigestion | iCare ER and Urgent Care
    https://www.icare-er.com/heartburn-treatment-indegestion/
    You know it when you feel it: that full, uncomfortable sensation in your belly during or after a meal. If you have burning or pain in the upper part of your stomach, you may be experiencing heart-burn or indigestion, also called dyspepsia. […] Lifestyle and diet changes may help lessen heartburn as well as many nonprescription medications can help relieve heartburn. […] When you seek care for heart burn or indigestion at iCare Emergency Room and Urgent Care, you will be evaluated by board certified emergency physicians and registered nurses. Upon arrival patients receive a free medical screening evaluation to assess your condition and symptoms and assign you to the appropriate department. […] After exam and any additional laboratory testing that is needed, your medical care team will create a treatment plan including administering medications as needed in order to help you feel better sooner!
  • #2 Indigestion: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003260.htm
    Indigestion (dyspepsia) is a mild discomfort in the upper belly or abdomen. It often occurs during or right after eating. It may feel like: […] Changing the way you eat may help your symptoms. Steps you can take include: […] Antacids may relieve indigestion. […] Your provider will do a physical exam of the stomach area and digestive tract. You will be asked questions about your symptoms. […] Taking antacids
  • #2 Indigestion: Symptoms, Causes & How to Find Relief
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/7316-indigestion-dyspepsia
    See a healthcare provider if you have persistent indigestion that’s not relieved by antacids, or if you’re taking antacids too frequently and need a long-term plan. […] Indigestion is common, and it’s usually not serious. But if you have it often, it can become a real problem. It can interfere with your eating, sleeping and quality of life. It might be a symptom of a medical condition, and rarely, it might be a serious one.
  • #2 Indigestion Information | Mount Sinai – New York
    https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/symptoms/indigestion
    Indigestion may be triggered by: […] Changing the way you eat may help your symptoms. Steps you can take include: […] Antacids may relieve indigestion. […] Contact your provider if: […] Your provider will do a physical exam of the stomach area and digestive tract. You will be asked questions about your symptoms.
  • #2
    https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=uh3195
    Call your doctor or nurse advice line now or seek immediate medical care if: You have new or worse belly pain. Your stools are black and look like tar or have streaks of blood. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse advice line if: You are vomiting. You have new or worse symptoms of indigestion. You have trouble or pain swallowing. You are losing weight. You do not get better as expected.
  • #2 Heartburn care in Baltimore | Ascension
    https://healthcare.ascension.org/specialty-care/gastroenterology/why-ascension/mdbal-baltimore-md-heartburn-care
    Other conditions may have symptoms that are similar to GERD. Our doctors can help diagnose and treat these conditions. […] Symptoms may include heartburn, regurgitation, hoarseness and pain or difficulty with swallowing food. […] When possible, hiatal hernias are treated with minimally invasive procedures.
  • #2
    https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=uh3195
    Try to quit smoking, or cut back as much as you can. If you need help quitting, talk to your doctor about stop-smoking programs and medicines. These can increase your chances of quitting for good. […] If you get dyspepsia at night, you can try raising the head of your bed 15 to 20 centimetres (6 to 8 inches) by putting the frame on blocks or placing a foam wedge under the head of your mattress. (Adding extra pillows usually won’t help.) […] Try to avoid wearing tight clothing around your middle. […] Lose weight if you need to. Losing just 2.5 to 4.5 kilogram (5 to 10 pounds) can help. Talk to your doctor if you need help with this. […] Do not take anti-inflammatory medicines, such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), or naproxen (Aleve). These can irritate the stomach. If you need a pain medicine, try acetaminophen (Tylenol), which does not cause stomach upset.
  • #2 Indigestion – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/indigestion/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352215
    Your health care provider is likely to start with a health history and a thorough physical exam. Those evaluations may be enough if your indigestion is mild and you’re not experiencing certain symptoms, such as weight loss and repeated vomiting. […] Our caring team of Mayo Clinic experts can help you with your indigestion-related health concerns Start Here. […] Lifestyle changes may help ease indigestion. Your health care provider may recommend: Avoiding foods that trigger indigestion. Eating five or six small meals a day instead of three large meals. Reducing or eliminating the use of alcohol and caffeine. Avoiding certain pain relievers, such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Finding alternatives for medicines that trigger indigestion. Controlling stress and anxiety.
  • #2 Indigestion | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
    https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/health-topics/indigestion
    Nearly everyone has had indigestion at one time. It’s a feeling of discomfort or a burning feeling in your upper abdomen. You may have heartburn or belch and feel bloated. You may also feel nauseated, or even throw up. […] Avoiding foods and situations that seem to cause it may help. Because indigestion can be a sign of a more serious problem, see your health care provider if it lasts for more than two weeks or if you have severe pain or other symptoms. Your health care provider may use x-rays, lab tests, and an upper endoscopy to diagnose the cause. You may need medicines to treat the symptoms.
  • #2 Nursing care plan for acid reflux
    https://nursipedia.com/nursing-care-plan-acid-reflux/
    Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux (GER), is a digestive disorder that occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) either relaxes too much or weakens. This allows stomach contents to enter the esophagus, which causes pain, discomfort, and damage to the tissues. […] In order to create an effective nursing care plan for acid reflux, it is important to understand the cause and symptoms of the disease. It is also necessary to identify risk factors and lifestyle changes to minimize unpleasant symptoms. […] The primary nursing diagnosis for patients with acid reflux is 'impaired comfort related to GERD.’ Other important nursing diagnoses include 'impaired gas exchange related to esophageal mucosal irritation,’ 'impaired nutritional status related to inadequate food intake,’ and 'infant-feeding/laboring activities interrupted.’
  • #2
    https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=uh3195
    Your doctor may recommend over-the-counter medicine. For mild or occasional indigestion, antacids such as Mintox or Tums may help. Be safe with medicines. Be careful when you take over-the-counter antacid medicines. Many of these medicines have aspirin in them. Read the label to make sure that you are not taking more than the recommended dose. Too much aspirin can be harmful. […] Your doctor also may recommend over-the-counter acid reducers, such as Pepcid AC (famotidine) or omeprazole. Read and follow all instructions on the label. If you use these medicines often, talk with your doctor. […] Try changing your eating habits. Try eating several small meals instead of two or three large meals. After you eat, wait 2 to 3 hours before you lie down. Late-night snacks might make your symptoms worse. Avoid foods that make your symptoms worse. These may include chocolate, mint, alcohol, pepper, spicy foods, high-fat foods, or drinks with caffeine in them, such as tea, coffee, colas, or energy drinks.
  • #2 Treating heartburn and dyspepsia during breastfeeding – SPS – Specialist Pharmacy Service – The first stop for professional medicines advice
    https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/treating-heartburn-and-dyspepsia-during-breastfeeding/
    Antacids, alginates, H2-receptor antagonists or proton pump inhibitors can be used during breastfeeding. Recommendations are for full term and healthy infants. […] It is important to complete an individual risk assessment for your patient and to apply the principles of prescribing in breastfeeding when looking at the available information and making treatment decisions. […] There is extensive experience of use of antacids during breastfeeding and they are considered first-line options for managing heartburn or dyspepsia. […] Any H2-receptor antagonist can be used during breastfeeding. Famotidine or nizatidine are preferred as smaller amounts pass into breast milk. Cimetidine is least preferred due to higher levels in breast milk and the potential for drug interactions. […] Any PPI can be used during breastfeeding, however omeprazole and pantoprazole are the PPIs of choice as they are excreted into breast milk in very small amounts and have evidence to support their use.
  • #2 Treating heartburn and dyspepsia during breastfeeding – SPS – Specialist Pharmacy Service – The first stop for professional medicines advice
    https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/treating-heartburn-and-dyspepsia-during-breastfeeding/
    Cimetidine can be used with caution during breastfeeding, but famotidine or nizatidine are preferred. […] Omeprazole can be used during breastfeeding. […] Pantoprazole can be used during breastfeeding. […] Esomeprazole can be used with caution during breastfeeding, but omeprazole or pantoprazole are preferred. […] Lansoprazole can be used with caution during breastfeeding, but omeprazole or pantoprazole are preferred. […] Rabeprazole can be used with caution during breastfeeding, but omeprazole or pantoprazole are preferred.
  • #2 Indigestion in Children: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente
    https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.indigestion-in-children-care-instructions.ut2926
    Indigestion is pain in the upper part of the belly. It is also called dyspepsia. It often occurs with bloating, burning, burping, and nausea. Most of the time it happens while or after eating. It’s usually minor and goes away within several hours. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your child’s treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if your child is having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your child’s test results and keep a list of the medicines your child takes. […] Try changes in your child’s diet. It may help to: Eat smaller meals throughout the day. Avoid snacking close to bedtime. Avoid chocolate and fatty or fried foods. Avoid peppermint- or spearmint-flavored foods. Avoid drinks with caffeine or carbonation. Limit foods that are spicy or high in acid. These include citrus, tomatoes, and vinegar. Eat protein-rich, low-fat foods. Have your child wait 2 to 3 hours after eating before lying down or exercising.
  • #2 Reflux (indigestion, heartburn) | Nutrition & Cancer | Cancer Council NSW
    https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/cancer-information/living-well/nutrition-and-cancer/treatment-side-effects-and-nutrition/heartburn-indigestion/
    Some cancers, treatments and medicines can cause stomach contents to come back up into the oesophagus (food pipe). This is known as reflux, and it can irritate the lining of the oesophagus. Reflux can lead to a burning feeling in the upper chest, oesophagus and/or throat. This sensation is called indigestion or heartburn. Eating certain foods or lying down after eating can make heartburn worse. […] Heartburn may make you feel too uncomfortable to eat much, which could lead to weight loss. Keeping a diary of the foods you eat and your symptoms can help you identify which foods trigger the heartburn. If the tips below don’t relieve heartburn, let your doctor know. They may be able to prescribe medicines to help. […] Avoid large meals; try to eat three small meals and three snacks throughout the day.
  • #2 Indigestion (Dyspepsia): Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente
    https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.indigestion-dyspepsia-care-instructions.uh3195
    If you get dyspepsia at night, you can try raising the head of your bed 6 to 8 inches by putting the frame on blocks or placing a foam wedge under the head of your mattress. (Adding extra pillows usually won’t help.) […] Try to avoid wearing tight clothing around your middle. […] Lose weight if you need to. Losing just 5 to 10 pounds can help. Talk to your doctor if you need help with this. […] Do not take anti-inflammatory medicines, such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), or naproxen (Aleve). These can irritate the stomach. If you need a pain medicine, try acetaminophen (Tylenol), which does not cause stomach upset.
  • #2 Indigestion (Dyspepsia): Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente
    https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.indigestion-dyspepsia-care-instructions.uh3195
    Your doctor also may recommend over-the-counter acid reducers, such as famotidine (Pepcid AC), cimetidine (Tagamet HB), or omeprazole (Prilosec). Read and follow all instructions on the label. If you use these medicines often, talk with your doctor. […] Try changing your eating habits. Try eating several small meals instead of two or three large meals. After you eat, wait 2 to 3 hours before you lie down. Snacking close to bedtime might make your symptoms worse. Avoid foods that make your symptoms worse. These may include chocolate, mint, alcohol, pepper, spicy foods, high-fat foods, or drinks with caffeine in them, such as tea, coffee, colas, or energy drinks. […] Try to quit smoking, or cut back as much as you can. If you need help quitting, talk to your doctor about stop-smoking programs and medicines. These can increase your chances of quitting for good.
  • #2 Azthena logo with the word Azthena
    https://www.news-medical.net/health/Lifestyle-Changes-for-Indigestion-(Dyspepsia).aspx
    Dyspepsia or indigestion is a common condition that occurs when the body has difficulty in digesting food. Modifications to the lifestyle can often provide significant relief from dyspepsia. […] A balanced diet can improve the individuals overall health and assist in managing certain diseases and medical conditions, among which it can decrease the likelihood of indigestion. […] This means that adapting ones diet by drinking and eating correctly and avoiding beverages and foods that can worsen indigestion symptoms can help in managing indigestion. […] An important factor in causing indigestion is mental health. […] If the indigestion is due to depression and anxiety, talk therapy may help. […] When indigestion is a result of stress, stress management techniques such as counseling, relaxation exercises, meditation practices such as yoga, and deep breathing are considered useful.
  • #2 Heartburn and Indigestion (Dyspepsia) – Self Care Forum
    https://www.selfcareforum.org/heartburn-and-indigestion/
    You vomit blood or dark lumps (like coffee grounds) or you are persistently vomiting. […] Your stool colour has become very dark (looking like tar). […] You feel faint, or you’ve collapsed. […] You develop difficulties with swallowing. […] You suffer from unexplained fever, night sweats, unintentional weight loss, or you notice a swelling or mass in your upper abdomen.
  • #2 Indigestion
    https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/indigestion/
    Indigestion (dyspepsia) causes discomfort or a burning sensation around your stomach after eating. It is a common problem and most people have it at some point. […] Usually, it is not a sign of anything more serious. You can treat it yourself. […] A pharmacist can help with indigestion. […] A pharmacist can recommend medicines to ease the burning feeling or pain that can come with indigestion. […] Medicines that help reduce acid in your stomach include: antacids, proton pump inhibitors, such as pantoprazole, omeprazole or lansoprazole. […] Contact your GP if you: keep getting indigestion, are in severe pain, are 55 or older, have lost a lot of weight without meaning to, have difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), keep being sick, have iron deficiency anaemia, feel like you have a lump in your stomach, have bloody vomit or poo. […] A pharmacist can help with uncomfortable feelings or pain. They can recommend the best medicines to use when you’re pregnant.
  • #2 Indigestion (Dyspepsia): Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente
    https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.indigestion-dyspepsia-care-instructions.uh3195
    Sometimes it can be hard to pinpoint the cause of indigestion. (It is also called dyspepsia.) Most cases of an upset stomach with bloating, burning, burping, and nausea are minor and go away within several hours. Home treatment and over-the-counter medicine often are able to control symptoms. […] If you get indigestion often, it may be a sign of a more serious medical problem. Be sure to follow up with your doctor, who may want to do tests to be sure of the cause of your indigestion. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] Your doctor may recommend over-the-counter medicine. For mild or occasional indigestion, antacids such as Mylanta, Maalox, or Tums may help. Be safe with medicines. Be careful when you take over-the-counter antacid medicines. Many of these medicines have aspirin in them. Read the label to make sure that you are not taking more than the recommended dose. Too much aspirin can be harmful.
  • #2 Indigestion Treatment Specialist Near Me | Fast Aid Urgent Care
    https://www.fastaiduc.com/indigestion-treatment
    Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, refers to the presentation of numerous symptoms caused by improper digestion of food. These symptoms include discomfort, pain, a feeling of fullness, a burning sensation (similar to heartburn), and bloating. Other common symptoms of indigestion include gas, belching, nausea, acidic taste in the back of the mouth and a growling stomach. […] Indigestion can mainly be regulated through changes to your diet and lifestyle, though this may not be the case if an underlying condition is the cause of your indigestion. It is best to start with a food journal, which you can use to establish trends in your dietary intake and symptomatic manifestations. […] If symptoms are frequent or severe, it is best to give your doctor a call to determine if there are any underlying causes. Specific signs that should soon alert you to seek medical help include vomiting, especially if blood is seen (hematemesis), black and tarry stools, difficulty or pain with swallowing (dysphagia), fatigue, weakness, and most importantly, unintentional weight loss.
  • #2 Heartburn & Indigestion » Joined Up Care Derbyshire
    https://joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/stay-well/self-care/heartburn-and-indigestion/
    Try lifestyle changes first, but if these dont work alone, you can expect your symptoms to improve by taking over-the-counter (OTC) or prescribed medication. […] Pregnant women often get indigestion. Its very common from 27 weeks onwards. It can be caused by hormonal changes and the growing baby pressing against the stomach. A pharmacist can help with uncomfortable feelings or pain. They can recommend the best medicines to use when youre pregnant. […] Seek medical advice if your symptoms do not respond to treatment or you notice any of the following: Pain and other chest/stomach symptoms if you suffer from severe, persistent (longer than three weeks), worsening and unexplained pain in your upper abdomen particularly if occurring together with other symptoms, such as pain in your chest, breathlessness, sweating, feeling sick or vomiting.
  • #2 Treating heartburn and dyspepsia during breastfeeding – SPS – Specialist Pharmacy Service – The first stop for professional medicines advice
    https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/treating-heartburn-and-dyspepsia-during-breastfeeding/
    Lifestyle and dietary modifications to manage heartburn and dyspepsia during breastfeeding should always be tried first. If these measures fail to manage symptoms then antacids or alginates can be tried followed by H2-receptor antagonists or PPIs if required. […] Antacids are usually aluminium, calcium, magnesium or sodium salts and are intended for short-term symptom control. These are all found naturally in breast milk. Additional intake of these is unlikely to affect levels in breast milk. […] Use of H2-receptor antagonists or PPIs may lead to an increase in prolactin levels which can cause galactorrhoea in non-breastfeeding patients. The clinical significance of this on milk production in those who are breastfeeding is unknown. However, where breastfeeding is established this is unlikely to have a significant effect.
  • #2 Gastroesophageal Disease Nursing Care Plan | PDF | Heartburn | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
    https://www.scribd.com/document/505439122/GERD-NCP
    The nursing care plan addresses a client experiencing acute pain related to irritated esophageal mucosa and imbalance nutrition due to lack of food intake from reflux. […] Interventions include elevating the head of the bed, advising to avoid certain foods before bed, encourage upright positioning after meals, administering prescribed medications, and discussing dietary changes with family. […] The goals of relieving pain and improving eating habits were met after 6 hours, as evidenced by decreased pain and reports of changed eating habits.
  • #2 Heartburn care in Baltimore | Ascension
    https://healthcare.ascension.org/specialty-care/gastroenterology/why-ascension/mdbal-baltimore-md-heartburn-care
    GI doctors at Ascension Saint Agnes in Baltimore deliver care for heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux regurgitation from GERD. […] Doctors and care teams at Ascension Saint Agnes specialize in advanced care for GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) or acid reflux. […] We understand that heartburn can be uncomfortable and even painful at times. […] Doctors at Ascension Saint Agnes help you manage your symptoms and offer options such as minimally invasive treatment for heartburn and indigestion. […] Minimally invasive treatment for heartburn (acid reflux) helps repair your body’s natural barrier between your stomach and your esophagus to help prevent chronic GERD, heartburn and regurgitation. […] Surgeons at Ascension Saint Agnes deliver surgical and non-surgical care for GERD.
  • #3 Reflux (indigestion, heartburn) | Nutrition & Cancer | Cancer Council NSW
    https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/cancer-information/living-well/nutrition-and-cancer/treatment-side-effects-and-nutrition/heartburn-indigestion/
    Limit or avoid foods that may make heartburn worse – very spicy foods, high-fat foods (e.g. fried food, pastries, cream), acidic foods including tomato and tomato products, citrus fruits, vinegar, chocolate, coffee (including decaf), strong tea, soft drinks and alcohol. […] After eating, sit upright for at least 30 minutes and avoid lying down or activities that involve bending over (e.g. gardening). […] Sleep with the head of the bed lifted by 15–20 cm. Put blocks under the front bed legs or use a wedge under the mattress.
  • #3 Indigestion and heartburn in pregnancy | Pregnancy Birth and Baby
    https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/indigestion-and-heartburn-in-pregnancy
    Indigestion (dyspepsia) is a feeling of pain or discomfort in your stomach, while heartburn is a burning pain in your stomach and chest due to stomach acid. […] Indigestion and heartburn are common in pregnancy because of hormonal changes and your uterus pressing up against your stomach. […] To avoid heartburn or indigestion during pregnancy, eat small meals more often, eat slowly and avoid lying down or exercising after meals. […] There are medicines to control indigestion and heartburn, see your doctor if your symptoms don’t improve. […] Indigestion and heartburn are common symptoms during pregnancy. You have an 8 out of 10 chance if you are pregnant that you will experience these symptoms at some point. […] Both indigestion and heartburn can be caused by several factors such as hormones and pressure on your growing uterus (womb).
  • #3 Indigestion in Children: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente
    https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.indigestion-in-children-care-instructions.ut2926
    Your doctor may recommend over-the-counter medicine. Antacids such as children’s versions of Tums, Maalox, or Mylanta may help. Be careful when you give your child over-the-counter antacid medicines. Many of these medicines have aspirin in them. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 20. It has been linked to Reye syndrome, a serious illness. […] Your doctor also may recommend over-the-counter acid reducers, such as famotidine (Pepcid AC), cimetidine (Tagamet HB), or omeprazole (Prilosec). Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. If your child needs these medicines often, talk with your doctor.