stomach discomfort

getting treatment

The best way to relieve the symptoms of stomach discomfort – such as belching, stomach-ache, and bloating – is to address the underlying cause. And that means getting your digestive system moving again, and back to its normal rhythms as soon as possible. Fortunately there’s an effective remedy to get your system back on track, relieving your symptoms as it does so.

preventing recurrence

If you often find yourself feeling nauseous, suffer bloating or reflux, there may be certain trigger foods that set off your symptoms. It can be a good idea to keep a food diary to try and identify the foods, or combination of foods, that cause you problems. Then you can avoid them in future. Foods to look out for, that could be triggering reactions, include –

• Rich, fatty or spicy foods
• Onions and peppers
• Garlic
• Citrus fruit
• Coffee, tea and other drinks containing caffeine or fizzy drinks
• Very hot or very cold food
• Chocolate
• Foods containing air, such as meringues and soufflés
  

Start keeping a food diary General changes to your diet, your eating habits, and your lifestyle can also help reduce or eliminate the incidence of slow digestion and upset stomach. See our Helpful hints and tips for further steps you can take.