Heartburn, nausea, reflux, stomachache, cramps, belching, and flatulence are all listed under the general rubric known as dyspepsia.
From Modern Western Medicine
Dyspepsia is the medical term for indigestion and is usually caused by eating spicy food, fatty foods, eating too rapidly, or overeating. Eating when under stress, when angry, or when suffering from some other […]
The passing of abnormal amounts of gas through the anus, with or without discomfort.
From Modern Western Medicine
Intestinal gas is created when air is swallowed and makes its way into the intestine. Fermented foods and bacteria in the intestines may also produce gas, which is released through the anus.
From Traditional Medicine
Flatulence occurs when imbalances exist […]
Offensive mouth odor is also known as halitosis.
From Modern Western Medicine
Halitosis is the medical word for bad breath, caused most often by smoking, drinking alcohol, eating garlic or onions, or poor oral and dental hygiene. Contrary to popular belief, neither constipation nor indigestion is a cause. Rarely is halitosis a symptom of illness.
If bad […]