Some of the usual symptoms of an upset stomach are irregular bowel movement, stomach pains, constipation, and heartburn. Foods that can make these symptoms worse are chocolates, fatty foods, onions, alcohol, citrus, and coffee. Reflux oesophagtis is usually the cause of an upset stomach, and the condition comes from stomach acid moving up in to the esophagus. It can leave the taste of bile and also feel like a heartburn.
Some of the signs of danger to look for if you are experiencing an upset stomach are stools that are black, bloody, or tar-like, unexpected weight loss, sharp and/or sudden pains, and vomiting with blood in it. The reason you want to look for these signs is that ulcers is another cause of an upset stomach, so contact your doctor if you experience these symptoms so that you can be treated with the proper medicines.
Another possible cause of an upset stomach is irritable bowel syndrome. If pain occurs and gets even worse after you eat, but gets better after a bowel movement, you might have this syndrome. An irritated large intestine is the cause of the pain, usually when the movement occurs in the intestine.
There are several cures for upset stomach, and depending on the cause your doctor might prescribe anti-bacterials, antibiotics, acid-neutralizers, or diarrhea medicine to help you cure the condition. You might also have a special diet prescribed for you, which excludes certain foods.
There are also natural remedies that you can try that claim to be effective against an upset stomach.
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