The etymological origin of the term empacho is found in French. Exactly it derives from the word “empecher”, which can be translated as “impede”.
The most common use of the term empacho is linked to indigestion caused by food. When a person is stuffed, they experience symptoms such as headache , stomach pain , diarrhea , vomiting , and nausea .
Eating foods with a lot of fat, eating while smoking and even eating while walking are other circumstances that can lead to indigestion or nausea.
Likewise, it must be taken into account that, in addition to the symptoms already indicated, there are other signs that may indicate that a person is suffering from the aforementioned nausea. We are referring to diarrhea, flatulence, a noticeable feeling of general discomfort, having a dry and white tongue, feeling tired and even sweating much more than usual.
Stinginess is related to dyspepsia : a disorder characterized by failures and difficulties in digestion . It should be remembered that digesting is the process of transforming food that takes place in the digestive system for the assimilation of nutrients.
In general, emptiness occurs when an individual eats in abundance . The body, in this framework, cannot correctly assimilate food and thus discomfort arises. In any case, there may be other reasons that lead to a feeling of hunger, such as eating certain specific foods that are bad for you , eating too quickly or even stress .
The cure for empacho is often a source of controversy. Indigestion usually heals on its own in one or two days, as long as the person maintains a balanced and light diet . A doctor may also give an antacid to relieve some symptoms. However, in popular culture it is believed that empacho can be cured with rituals with magical characteristics (since they have no scientific or natural basis).
Among the measures that can be taken to avoid suffering from a headache, we can highlight the following:
-Do not go to bed right after dinner.
-Start the meal with a salad or soup.
-Chew correctly and slowly.
-Avoid foods with a lot of fat such as fried foods or so-called “junk food.”
-Drink a digestive infusion as dessert.
Among the home or traditional remedies that exist to deal with a feeling of hunger are letting a few hours pass without eating anything and then, after that time, only drink water or water with lemon. Likewise, it is advisable to rest, take chamomile, which helps settle the stomach, and, when you start eating, eat very soft foods that do not hinder digestion.
The actions of healers who treat empacho vary by country. In Argentina , for example, it is common to “tirar el cuerito” (perform pinches in the lumbar and sacral area) or resort to measurements with a tape and prayers.
The idea of embarrassment, on the other hand, can also refer to a difficulty , a confusion or fatigue : “The owner of the company was not embarrassed when he fired twenty people” , “I have a series of embarrassment: I was there all weekend watching Netflix.”