Indigestion Tablets Investigation

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Indigestion Tablets Investigation

Aim:

My aim of this investigation is to find out the composition of

tablets which are for indigestion and compare their prices. I will

find out the indigestion tablet which reacts and dissolves quickly

with Hydrochloric Acid and produces more bubbles.

Introduction:

Indigestion, also known as upset stomach or dyspepsia, is discomfort

or a burning feeling in the upper abdomen, often accompanied by

nausea, abdominal bloating, belching, and sometimes vomiting.

Indigestion might be caused by a disease in the digestive tract, but

for many people, it results from eating too much, eating too quickly,

eating high-fat foods, or eating during stressful situations. Smoking,

drinking too much alcohol, using medications that irritate the stomach

lining, being tired, and having ongoing stress can also cause

indigestion or make it worse.

Some people have persistent indigestion that is not related to any of

these factors. This type of indigestion--called functional or nonulcer

dyspepsia--may be caused by a problem in the muscular squeezing action

of the stomach (motility). To diagnose indigestion, the doctor might

perform tests for problems, like ulcers. In the process of diagnosis,

a person may have x rays of the stomach and small intestine or undergo

endoscopy, in which the doctor uses an instrument to look at the

inside of the stomach.

Avoiding the foods and situations that seem to cause indigestion in

some cases is the most successful way to treat it. Excess stomach acid

does not usually cause or result from indigestion, so antacids are not

an appropriate treatment, although some people report that they do

help. Smokers can help relieve their indigestion by quitting smoking,

or at least not smoking right before eating. Exercising with a full

stomach may cause indigestion, so scheduling exercise before a meal or

at least an hour afterward might help.

To treat indigestion caused by a functional problem in the digestive

tract, the doctor may prescribe medicine that affects stomach

motility.

Because indigestion can be a sign of or mimic a more serious disease,

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