How to Recognize Indigestion (III)
Finally, we mention that indigestion can be confused with other health problems, so if the aforementioned events remain continuously and intensely for more than six hours, off and on for over two weeks or are accompanied by other symptoms should consult a doctor immediately gastroenterologist to rule out any of the following conditions:
Infectious gastroenteritis. Popularly known as stomach infection and is caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria. Addition of indigestion are nausea and/or diarrhea with plenty of fluids, fever and general weakness. Requires the administration of antibiotics.Gastritis. It is inflammation and erosion of the mucosa or lining of the stomach due to the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. Produce reflux and heartburn, and is accented with the consumption of fats and irritants. Cause of indigestion usually lasts more than two weeks.
Ulcer. Perforation of the stomach wall which is manifested by reflux digestion too heavy, bad breath and pain that starts in the womb and can spread to the back. Gastritis is usually due to a badly treated, use of strong medication (aspirin or naproxen), stress and smoking and alcohol. Diagnosed after three months of indigestion and upset stomach.
Gallbladder disease. This fabric is a bag in the digestive substances that accumulate from the liver and may experience inflammation or infection, conditions that present with persistent pain after eating, almost like indigestion, discomfort only occurs in the liver region , below the ribs on the right side of the abdomen and may radiate to the shoulder on the same side.
Irritable bowel syndrome. Digestive problem is due to anomalies in the transit of food in the colon, although some argue that is linked to stress. You can generate abdominal pain after eating, but patients with this disease are distinguished because they show changes in the frequency and characteristics of bowel movements (diarrhea or constipation alternating), and usually associated with an improvement in their symptoms after evacuation.
Appendicitis. Inflammation of the appendix (a small tube that is attached at its base to the colon or large intestine) manifests with mild abdominal pain that is limited to the navel region, but as the problem increases the discomfort becomes more intense and extend to the lower right abdomen. Usually accompanied by nausea, vomiting, urge to defecate or pass gas, lack of appetite, mild fever, diarrhea and difficulty urinating.
Angina pectoris.Problem is due to partial blockage of the coronary arteries (which distribute blood to the heart) and can lead to cardiac arrest. Generates pain in the upper abdomen that is usually attributed to indigestion, but symptoms can include jaw pain, backache, excessive sweating, anxiety and feelings of impending doom.
The accurate diagnosis of these problems requires studies such as blood tests and endoscopy (obtaining images from inside the digestive system through the introduction of fiber optics), so we recommend seeing a gastroenterologist to determine precisely what the problem and how to take out your treatment.
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