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Faculty:Universidade Católica de Moçambique

Course:Ano Propedêutico(Medicina)

Topic:Indigestion

Name:Argentina da Witney Adrien Etienne

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Struture
1.Definition
2.Causes
3.Symptons
4.Treatment
5.Prevention
6.General advice to class

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 3 1.Definition
Indigestion is pain or discomfort in the upper abdomem,
with a felling of distention of the stomach,burning of the
stomach.

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4 2.Causes

 The causes of Indigestion are:

1.Eat quickly;
2.Not chewing food well;
3.Drinking excessively during meals;
4.Consumption of very fatty foods and fried foods;
5.Consumption of processed foods.
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6 3.Symptoms

 Symptoms of Indigestion include:

 Shortness of breathe;
 Nausea or vomiting;
 Loss of appetite;
 Difficulty swallowing;
 Burning sensation in the stomach;
 Blood in the stool.

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7 Symptons Cont.

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4.Treatment
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 To treat Indigestion, you must be guided by

gastroenterologist
 Use of some homemade teas and juices suchs as:
 Mint and ginger tea;
 Boldo tea;
 Lemon and apple juice;
 Prokinrtic medicines.
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10 5.Prevention

 Good Pratices to avoid Indigestion are:

• Do not consume fatty foods;
• Drink a lot of tea;
• Avoid drinking during meals;
• Chew food Well;
• Avoid eating too close to bedtime.

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 11 6.General advices to class
Eat slow
If you have one of the symptoms mentioned
above, go to the nearest health center;
Decrease stress or anxiety levels;
Do not consume acidic foods.

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12 Thank you for your attention

God Bless you all!

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