Indigestion in Medical News

Acupuncture May Relieve Heartburn In Pregnancy

... 9 (HealthDay News) -- Acupuncture relieves the indigestion and heartburn that bother many women as their pregnancy progresses, a new Brazilian study shows. indigestion is common during pregnancy, with up to 80 percent ... suggests that acupuncture can relieve symptoms of indigestion that are pretty common in pregnancy and may ...

Antacids Are Best First Choice for Indigestion

... treatment for dyspepsia -- the medical name for indigestion -- with run-of-the-mill antacids, then moving up ... and regular old antacids can all treat indigestion in its various forms. But guidelines on how to ... with their family doctor for newly occurring indigestion were randomly selected to join one of two ...

Celiac Disease Provides Clues To Solving Autoimmunity

... the University of Maryland Medical Center, has attributed gluten intolerance to classic gastrointestinal problems including diarrhea, bloating, and indigestion and leading to disruptions in nutrient absorption. For example, failure to properly absorb iron may lead to anemia, whereas failure to absorb folate ...

Heartburn Drugs May Contribute to the Problem

... study in the July issue of Gastroenterology found that treatment with a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) actually produced heartburn, acid reflux and indigestion in healthy volunteers who took the medication for eight weeks. Although the findings don't necessarily mean that PPIs don't have a valid place in ...

Billy Mays Autopsy Results Point to Sudden Cardiac Arrest

... physician any family history of heart disease or sudden death and symptoms you have, such as chest discomfort, shortness of breath, palpitations, indigestion and abnormal sweating, especially if associated with exertion or exercise. Closely follow physician recommendations on prescribed drug ...

Argonne Anti-Jet-Lag Diet Helps Summer Travelers Beat Jet Lag

... as meal contents and timing, light and dark cycles and daily activity cycles." Jet lag symptoms include feelings of irritability, insomnia, indigestion and general disorientation that occur when the body's inner clock is out of step with environmental time cues like meal times, sunrise and sunset, ...

Japanese Herbals May Ease Gastro Woes

... MONDAY, March 30 (HealthDay News) -- Japanese herbal medicines may help people with gastrointestinal disorders -- such as constipation and indigestion -- that don't respond to conventional treatments, a new study suggests. Many drugs used for these gastrointestinal "motility disorders" don't work ...

Grossology Exhibit Captivates Kids at The Orlando Science Center

... and a mucus producer. There's also 'Gas Attack,' a pinball game that will show you how food causes gas. You can also mimic the buildup of acid indigestion with the 'Burp Machine,' which concludes each demonstration with a gigantic burp. The possibilities for disgusting discoveries are close to endless. ...

U.S. Heart Attacks Becoming Less Severe

... Most people do know that crushing chest pain is a clear warning signal, but "it's not always crushing pain," Meyerson said. "It can be a feeling of indigestion or shortness of breath, lightheadedness or discomfort in another part of the body." When there is uncertainty, it is better to act than to do ...

November 2008 Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource Highlights 10 Symptoms Not To Ignore, Knee Replacements and Nonprescription Weight-Loss Pills

... 7. Feeling full after eating less Feeling fuller than normal after eating less than usual could warn of gastrointestinal problems, ranging from indigestion caused by acid reflux to some cancers. If this feeling lasts for days or weeks, a physician should be consulted, especially if other symptoms are ...

Perrigo Begins Shipments of Famotidine Complete to Customers Nationwide

... that Pepcid Complete(R) has annual sales of approximately $100 million. The new store brand product is indicated for heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach. Perrigo's President and CEO Joseph C. Papa stated, "This is another example of Perrigo's investment in new products making ...

TUMS Announces Nationwide Search for Grand Marshal at TUMS QuikPak 500

... Engines' and Nominate Now at TUMSRacing.com PITTSBURGH, July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- TUMS, one of the most trusted brands for indigestion and heartburn relief, is launching a nationwide search for one lucky fan to serve as the Grand Marshal of the TUMS QuikPak 500 Sprint Cup Series race ...

Chinese Red Yeast Rice May Prevent Heart Attack

... United States. Red yeast rice also has been used as a medicine for more than 1,000 years. It has been used to improve blood circulation and treat indigestion and diarrhea, the study authors said. More information For more on Chinese red yeast rice, visit the U.S. National Library of Medicine . ...

Younger Women Often Miss Signs of Heart Attack

... Small study found they attributed symptoms to stress, indigestion and fatigue FRIDAY, May 2 (HealthDay News) -- Many younger women ignore or simply don't recognize the warning signs of a heart attack, ...

Perrigo Company Announces Final FDA Approval for OTC Famotidine Complete Chewable Tablets

... Consumer Pharmaceutical's Pepcid(R) Complete, an acid reducer plus antacid medication indicated for the relief of heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach. Annual retail sales for Pepcid Complete chewable tablets are estimated to be approximately $95 million. Perrigo's Chairman and ...

ASGE encourages patients to see a physician if they experience symptoms suggestive of GERD

... back of your throat? A bitter acid taste in your mouth? Do you often experience these problems after meals? Do you experience heartburn or acid indigestion two or more times per week? Do you find that antacids only provide temporary relief from your symptoms? Are you taking prescription medication to ...

Holiday Travel, Bad Eating Habits a Recipe for Stomach Trouble

... stomach problems, she added. More information The U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases explains indigestion . -- Robert Preidt SOURCE: University of Michigan, news release, December 2007 ...

Mourning Death of Loved One Raises Your Risk of Dying

... Widows and widowers are more likely to have physical health problems, especially soon after the loss. Complaints include headaches, dizziness, indigestion and chest pain, and they result in higher rates of disability, drug use and hospitalizations. Research is starting to reveal biological links ...

Antidepressants and painkillers - a dangerous combination

... related to SSRIs and found that two-thirds of the patients were taking painkillers at the same time. If you have a history of stomach ulcers or indigestion then SSRIs may not be the best choice for treating your depression, said Dr Loke. There are other antidepressants which seem to be less harmful. ...

Daiichi Sankyo Quietly Grows While Other Pharmaceutical Firms Downsize

... be exercised when treating patients who have trouble swallowing or severe stomach or intestinal problems. Side effects may include constipation, indigestion and gas. WelChol, either alone or in combination with a statin or fenofibrate, has not been shown to prevent heart disease or heart attacks. WelChol ...

Chronic fatigue syndrome linked to stomach virus

... with other gut diseases none of whom had been diagnosed with ME. Patients with ME often have intermittent or persistent gut problems, including indigestion and irritable bowel syndrome. And viral infections, such as Epstein Barr virus (glandular fever), cytomegalovirus, and parvovirus, among others, ...

Stomach – Most Affected During Festive Seaso

... on ailments related to stomach like diarrhoea, food poisoning and indigestion formed the majority of help-calls made to NHS Direct this festive season. ... pox, information about walk-in centres, diarrhoea, food poisoning and indigestion were the most popular topics on the NHS Direct website over Christmas. ...

Poor Health Practices Plague Rajasthan Tribal Women

... percent mothers do not give first breast milk to newly born infants. Their traditional belief is that first breast milk or colostrum causes indigestion problems in infants. Instead, the tribal people prefer to give goat's milk to newborn infants for three to five days. ...

Younger Women At Risk Of Heart Disease

... pain in the jaw/shoulder area (experienced by 58 percent of the women); sweating (38 percent); nausea (29 percent); shortness of breath (29 percent); indigestion (21 percent) and weakness/fatigue (8 percent). Yet, only half of the women in this study sought care within the first hour, apparently because ...

Doctors in UK Promoting Awareness of Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease

... into the gullet (oesophagus). It can also cause heartburn. Gastro-oesophageal reflux is a common condition and the most frequent cause of indigestion in the UK. What are the symptoms of gastro-esophageal reflux oesophagitis? · A painful or burning sensation in the upper abdomen or chest, ...

Multiple Regions of the Brain Locate Pain

... Ph.D., senior researcher on the study and a neuroscientist at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Patients cannot always distinguish pain from indigestion and pain from a heart attack, for example. Pain from a nerve injury is often felt at sites other than at the injury. And, in some cases, an injury on ...

Stay Healthy with Herbal Tea

... When your throat feels sore or indigestion threatens, then it is time for a medicinal tea. // "Herbal tea can ease symptoms if there is an indication that something is wrong or at the ...

Family, Books Best Stress-busters for Indian CEOs

... felt them too high. Yet, "not many corporate honchos prefer to consult their doctors unless they have symptoms of diabetes, blood pressure, indigestion and insomnia," the study said. In response to another questionnaire, 82 percent of the medical consultants revealed that company heads do not ...

Morning Sickness Not A Prerogative of Women Alone

... is published by the experts from the Britain's Department of Health. Men also suffer from problems related to pregnancy such as sleeplessness, indigestion and nausea. According to the book the main reason for all this is increased stress. Likewise in case of expectant mothers some of them need that ...

Can Home Remedy For Stomachache Work?

... It can be given in small amounts to treat colic in infants and can be combined with peppermint, star anise or fennel for stomachaches, gas, indigestion and bloating for school-age children. Ginger has been well documented as a remedy for nausea and dyspepsia. Probiotics, such as yogurt, have ...

Acid Suppressive Drugs Found To Increase The Risk for Pneumonia

... A recent study shows that people who use stomach-acid suppressive medications for indigestion or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may be at an increased risk of developing pneumonia .// The use of acid-suppressive drugs for the ...

Early detection of heart attack

... to assess chest pain is accurate in more rapid diagnosis of a heart attack.Chest pain does not always signify a heart attack. It can be caused by indigestion or a panic attack. But the symptom is always treated as a medical emergency, and a series of tests is given to the patient to determine whether they ...