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Indigestion (Dyspepsia) – Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

Lifestyle Changes

In mild cases, some lifestyle changes can help improve symptoms of indigestion:

– Work out frequently to promote better digestion and reduce extra weight on the stomach.

– Maintain a healthy weight to reduce pressure on the abdomen, which can push up the stomach and trigger acid to back up into the esophagus.

– Avoid triggers, such as alcohol, caffeine, carbonated drinks, processed foods, as well as spicy and fatty foods.

– Have more frequent and smaller meals. Make sure to chew thoroughly and slowly.

– Apply relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, or deep breathing.

– Sleep enough to reduce stress, a possible trigger of indigestion. [9]