Stomach ailments we usually know as heartburn dyspepsia are a collection of symptoms of upper digestive tract disorders. Ulcer disease is a condition in which the stomach experiences a number of problems, causing pain.
Causes of stomach ailments
There are various stomach ailments, one of which is an increase in stomach acid, which is called heartburn. There are various causes for a person to experience gastritis. Starting from the presence of disturbances in the lining of the stomach, bacterial infections, side effects of using steroid drugs in the long term, prolonged stress. The trigger factors associated with the appearance of heartburn symptoms are as follows:
- Consume drinks containing alcohol, caffeine and soda.
- Irregular eating habits and foods that contain too much acid.
- Often experience stress or anxiety
- smoke
- Side effects of using several types of drugs that are consumed for too long such as antibiotics, steroid drugs / pain relievers
Symptoms of gastric disease
Everyone can experience different symptoms and intensity. Here are some common symptoms of gastritis:
- Experiencing heartburn, chest pain, feeling hot or burning
- Feeling full easily when eating
- Nausea or vomiting
- Bloated
- Hard to breathe
- Vomiting blood or black bowel movements if the disease is left unchecked
How to treat stomach ache
Usually the doctor will suggest things such as avoiding risk factors for stomach ache which can cause stomach acid to rise, live a healthy lifestyle, exercise regularly, reduce stress and administer drugs to relieve stomach acid complaints. As for prevention, what can be done is to always eat on time, eat in moderation and not overdo it, and choose natural foods that are rich in fiber and reduce foods that contain acid.
Those are various things that need to be known about stomach acid disease. Never underestimate the symptoms of stomach acid. Because if it is not treated quickly, rising stomach acid can cause continued severity. Immediately consult a doctor if you have experienced the symptoms of abdominal pain mentioned.
Article written by dr. Muhammad Yamin Lubis, Sp.PD-KGEH, FINASIM (Internal Medicine Specialist – Gastro Entero Hepatology Consultant at EMC Sentul Hospital).