Back in the days when young people enjoyed most of their day doing outdoor activities and less of the screen and slumbering, Indigestion wasn’t a major concern among young people. Today, most of the young people are experiencing digestive problems because of poor lifestyle and unhealthy dietary  habits. That can be treated or prevented with a proper diet.  Read this blog to get to know the reasons. 

Reasons why young people experience indigestion

• Poor eating habits: Poor habits like overeating, eating too fast, ignoring breakfast, high intake of stomach irritants such as spicy, fatty foods or consumption of food with high sugar or salt overwhelm the stomach as it leads to excess acids, gas, bloating and reflux.

• Disrupted eating schedules: An inconsistent  sleeping schedule disrupts the normal digestive rhythm. A poor sleeping schedule means insufficient sleep and irregular bedtime. This poor habit disrupts the body’s internal clock, which controls digestion. As a result, the gut slows down, leading to imbalanced  gut bacteria, which consequently cause issues like acid reflux, gas, bloating and general indigestion problems. 

• Stress and Screen time: The busy schedules of life, such as work, academics, social media and many more, can negatively affect digestion by affecting the gut. The stress that comes with busy lives can greatly affect the brain-gut axis. It slows down the process of emptying the stomach, causes constipation, acid reflux, and increased bloating. Furthermore, a lack of movement because of increased screen time leads to sluggish intestines.
• Lack of Physical movement: Back in the days, young people were encouraged to take part in outdoor activities that kept their bodies active, but nowadays the majority of young people prefer to stay indoors and spend more time on the screen or phones. Lack of movement slows digestion by reducing gut motility, which causes food and waste to linger in the body, causing bloating, acid reflux and other digestion problems.

Home remedies for Indigestion 

It’s possible to tackle Indigestion with some remedies at home. You can try remedies that are mentioned below:-

Water, Ajwain and Black salt: Taking a pinch of carom seeds, and black salt mixed with water after taking meals helps to decrease gas, improves digestion.

Ginger Remedy: The best remedy for nausea and gas is adding a pinch of ginger to lukewarm water, and voila, drinking it.

Papaya and Banana for better digestion: Incorporate bananas into your diet so that it helps with calming the stomach lining and replenishing the levels of potassium, and Papaya, which contains enzymes that help with better digestion.

Conclusion 

Since health is wealth, living a healthy lifestyle and practising healthy habits is very important to avoid digestive issues. Incorporate a healthy diet, stay hydrated, maintain a healthy eating schedule and bedtime and indulge in regular exercises that improve both your mental and physical being. If you continue to experience digestive problems even after making healthy adjustments, Dr Kartik Goyal and his team at Ameritus Hospital will be able to treat you effectively. 

FAQ’s 

1. How can I maintain a healthy digestive system? 

In order to maintain a healthy digestive system, ensure that you incorporate high fibre foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables and legumes into your daily diet, work on staying hydrated, indulge in regular exercises and limit processed food.

2. Should I consider seeing a doctor after experiencing Indigestion? 

Oftentimes, mild indigestion problems that occur from time to time are manageable even with some simple remedies at home, but if you notice that the problem persists, then ensure to see a doctor.

3. What kinds of food trigger indigestion?

High-fat and fried food, high consumption of caffeine, acidic fruits, carbonated beverages and processed food tend to trigger Indigestion, so it is important to keep an eye on what you consume.