Can indigestion cause difficulty breathing? Feeling bloated, abdominal pain, belching, and a burning sensation in your chest are pesky enough. Add labored breathing, into the mix, and annoyance elevates to misery. What is indigestion? Does acid reflux effect respiration? Read more »

“I get indigestion every time I eat.” If this complaint rings true for you or a loved one, seek medical attention. Chronic digestive complications may signal an underlying ailment. Mild heartburn, belching, and prolonged fullness is perfectly normal after devouring a spicy, buttery chicken curry. Ongoing abdominal pain, heartburn, or acid reflux is cause for concern. Read more »

Experiencing indigestion and chest pain, simultaneously can be downright scary. The anxiety of deciding whether to wait it out or call 9-1-1 compounds the problem. Knowing how to differentiate signs of a heart attack from heartburn and dyspepsia could save a life. (Dyspepsia is a set of symptoms that complicate digestion, such as heartburn, premature fullness, or mild pain in the upper abdomen). Immediate first aid increases the probability of surviving a heart attack. Read more »

On-going, severe indigestion symptoms may be a sign of a chronic medical condition. Sharp pain, vomiting, black, tar-like stools, the appearance of a yellowish hue in the eyes or skin, weight loss, or decreased appetite, during digestion signal serious medical issues. Shortness of breath, sweating, and chest pain that spreads to the neck and back are warning signs of a heart attack! Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of these serious signs. Read more »

Indigestion symptoms during pregnancy (clinically coined “dyspepsia”) are cumbersome. You, the glowing Mommy-to-be smile down gratefully, at the juicy t-bone you’ve been craving all day. Moments after devouring it, your chest and stomach are churning. Dyspepsia is the umbrella term for a series of ailments: heartburn, regurgitation, bloating, nausea, and vomiting. The result is often pain or discomfort in the upper stomach area. Dyspepsia diminishes the pleasure of eating; yet, with proper self-care, it can be minimized or eliminated. Read more »