A burning sensation in the stomach can be resulting from health conditions, lifestyle issues, and medicines.
Learn about the causes, treatment, and prevention of indigestion or stomach burning.
Not knowing what is causing stomach burn is very common.
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Almost 75% of people with indigestion never know the cause.This is called functional dyspepsia.
Contact your healthcare provider if you have burning stomach pain that lasts longer than two weeks.
The main treatment options are medications, diet changes, and psychological therapy.
Over-the-counter (OTC) antacid medications can treat indigestion.
These medications neutralize and reduce stomach acid levels.
These medications work by increasing the stomach’s emptying time.
pyloriinfection is causing stomach burning, then a healthcare provider will likely prescribe two antibiotics to treat the infection.
These techniques may include meditation, exercise, and talk therapy.
There are few proven home remedies to treat indigestion.
ANissen fundoplicationis the most common anti-reflux surgery.
Prevention
One of the best things to prevent burning stomach pain is to make diet changes.
Some foods and drinks can trigger indigestion.
Take note of anyfoodsthat cause indigestion and avoid them.
There are several potential causes, including stress, food, medications, and medical conditions.
If diet and lifestyle modifications aren’t working, talk to a healthcare provider for additional treatment options.
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