We have to go to Latin to find the etymological origin of the term indigestion that concerns us now. Exactly we can establish that it is a word that derives from "indigestio" and that it is the result of the sum of the following lexical components of that aforementioned language:
-The prefix «in-«, which means «no» or «without».
-The particle «di-«, which is used to indicate «separation» or «divergence».
-The verb "gerere", which is synonymous with "do".
-The suffix "-cion", which is used to indicate "action and effect."
According to the first meaning included in the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ), the notion refers to the absence of digestion : the act and consequence of digesting (the process that is carried out in the digestive system so that the food ingested can be assimilated by the body).
The most frequent use of the concept, however, refers to a disturbance or disorder that appears during the digestive process . Indigestion, in this framework, is associated with the stomach discomfort that a person experiences when a food "does not agree with them."
It can be said that indigestion implies an alteration in the normal functioning of the digestive system . Its symptoms include heartburn , abdominal pressure or pain, flatulence, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
The most common causes of indigestion are excessive consumption of food and/or alcohol; the intake of greasy, spicy or high-fiber foods; stress ; and the fact of eating very quickly. To prevent indigestion, it is recommended to follow a healthy diet , eat without rushing, chew food carefully and avoid physical activities immediately after eating.
In the same way, we cannot ignore that other causes that can cause indigestion are the consumption of carbonated or caffeinated drinks, tobacco, the intake of certain medications and even suffering from anxiety problems.
Once indigestion occurs, it is possible to relieve symptoms with antacids . Furthermore, in the following days you must avoid the types of foods already mentioned that can cause digestion disorders. If the discomfort persists for several days, the abdominal pain is intense, you lose weight or blood appears in your vomit or feces, it is essential to consult a doctor.
However, there is another series of home tricks that are considered to help deal with indigestion. Specifically, we are referring, for example, to drinking green tea . This is believed to help reduce intestinal inflammation and irritation and even put an end to flatulence that may occur.
Likewise, other drinks or foods that can be taken and that help end indigestion are lemon juice, pineapple, grapefruit, fresh ginger, chamomile, cinnamon or apple. Not to mention that it is also advisable to drink a glass of warm water.