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Indigestion or dyspepsia is a common term that describes discomfort and distress in your upper abdomen.

Indigestion is not a disease; each person may experience indigestion differently. Indigestion symptoms include abdominal pain, feeling of fullness soon after you start eating, burning and/or bloating in the upper abdomen, and nausea. Indigestion can be an alert for the presence of another digestive disease.

Some people with indigestion also suffers from heartburn, but heartburn and indigestion are two separate conditions. Heartburn happens when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus that carries food to your stomach and cause some pain or burning feeling in the center of your chest.

When to see a doctor?

There is nothing to worry about when you have mild indigestion. If discomfort persists for more than two weeks, consult your doctor immediately. When you are experiencing severe pain in addition to some symptoms such as unintentional weight loss, repeated vomiting, trouble swallowing, sweating, shortness of breath, fatigue and seroma, serious intervention may be required.

Causes of indigestion

Indigestion has many possible causes. Often, indigestion is related to lifestyle and may be triggered by food, drink or medication. Common causes of indigestion include, overeating or eating too quickly, spicy foods, too much caffeinated and carbonated beverages, smoking and certain antibiotics.

Sometimes indigestion is caused by other digestive conditions such as Inflammation of the stomach, celiac disease, gallstones, and pancreas inflammation. And may be a symptom if you have Acid reflux, GERD, heartburn, hiatal hernia defect and many other diseases.

Usually, indigestion doesn't have serious complications, it can affect your quality of life when it makes you eat less even when you are extremely hungry. You might not be able to proceed with your daily routine because of your symptoms.

Diagnosis

Some evaluations such as healthy history and a physical exam may be sufficient if your have mild indigestion and symptoms are not severe, like losing weight and frequent vomiting.

If suddenly you start experiencing severe indigestion symptoms or you are older than 55 and have some of the symptoms, your healthcare provider may recommend some tests including laboratory tests, breath and stool tests, endoscopy or imaging tests such as X-Ray or CT Scan.

Indigestion treatment in Dubai:

As mentioned before, you may suffer from indigestion due to different causes, so depending on what’s causing your indigestion, your doctor will choose for you the right treatment. Indigestion may sometimes be eased with lifestyle changes and medication.

Sometimes Indigestion symptoms may be an alert for the presence of a hiatal hernia defect. In this case, your healthcare provider may inform you that surgical intervention is a must.

Dubai has one of the best healthcare systems in the world, offering a high standard of medical care services. Dubai has world-class healthcare professionals such as Dr. Ali Al Dameh. indigestion treatment in Dubai had promising results and had improved the quality of life of many patients suffering from severe symptoms affecting their daily routine and activities. As well, Heartburn treatment in Dubai showed big improvements in the situation of people suffering from severe symptoms. Recently, acid reflux treatment in Dubai showed significant improvements in patients’ outcomes.

If the patient is facing heartburn due to a hiatal hernia defect, the doctor will asses his situation. If bleeding, scarring, ulcers, narrowing of the esophagus or any other dangerous symptoms have been recognized, then surgery may be the only option. Hiatal hernia treatment in Dubai by surgery improved many patients’ situation based on a lot of testimonials, especially when done by an experienced surgeon such as Dr. Ali Al Dameh.

Dr. Ali Al Dameh is an expert in performing surgery for reflux disease, as well as laparoscopic and open hernia repair. His major interests include GERD, hiatal hernia repair.

Dr. Ali Al Dameh performed during his career:

7000 Upper GI including complex and cancer cases

800 Hiatal hernia cases and nissen fundoplication

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What is acid reflux disease?

Acid reflux occurs when the sphincter muscle, a ring muscle which acts as a valve, at the lower end of your esophagus relaxes at the wrong time, allowing stomach acid to back up into your esophagus. Frequent or constant reflux can lead to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Acid reflux can occur at any age and it has many causes. Being obese and overweight, snacking before bedtime and eating large meals before sleeping or lying down, can all cause acid reflux. There are certain foods, such as citrus, tomato, chocolate, mint, garlic, onions, or spicy or fatty foods that can enhance the occurrence of acid reflux. One common cause of acid reflux disease is a stomach abnormality called a hiatal hernia, which can occur in people of any age. A hiatal hernia happens when the upper part of the stomach and LES (lower esophageal sphincter) move above the diaphragm. As the stomach gets trapped into a higher position than its normal position, it becomes easier for stomach acid to flow back up into the esophagus and cause acid reflux.

Anyone can develop GERD at any age, but the risk increases with age. You are more likely to have acid reflux if you are a smoker or a regular exposed to second-hand smoke and in some cases taking certain medications for asthma, high blood pressure and allergies; as well as painkillers, sedatives and anti-depressants can cause acid reflux.

Symptoms of acid Reflux Disease

When ring muscle fails, and stomach contents are regurgitated into the esophagus, the symptoms of acid reflux are felt. A burning sensation in your chest (heartburn), usually after eating, which might be worse at night is a common symptom for acid reflux, in addition to indigestion (discomfort in the upper part of the abdomen), chest pain, difficulty swallowing, and sensation of a lump in your throat. Other symptoms for acid reflux can be bloody or black stools or bloody vomiting, dysphagia (the sensation of food being stuck in your throat), hiccups that don't let up, nausea, weight loss for no known reason, wheezing, dry cough, hoarseness, or chronic sore throat.

** regurgitation: a sour or bitter-tasting acid backing up into your throat or mouth

Acid Reflux Treatment in Dubai

Acid reflux treatment differs depending on the cause. Common digestion treatment in Dubai are antacids that neutralize stomach acid, medications to reduce acid production, medications that block acid production and heal the esophagus. Heartburn treatment in Dubai can be achieved by changing lifestyle, not eating food that leads to acid reflux, do not eat before bedtime, decrease food portions. In case acid reflux is caused by hiatal hernia, medications would not be a good solution, since we are treating the symptoms and not the disease. Hiatal hernia can be treated surgically by repositioning the stomach in its normal place and closing the defect. In some cases, a mesh is placed over the defect to decrease recurrence rate.

Dr. Ali Al Dameh is an expert in performing surgery for reflux disease, as well as laparoscopic and open hernia repair. His major interests include GERD, hiatal hernia repair.

Dr. Ali Al Dameh performed during his career:

7000 Upper GI including complex and cancer cases

800 Hiatal hernia cases and nissen fundoplication