Can you tell me about a Good Indigestion Remedy?
Everyone is different, what would be a good indigestion remedy for one person may not work for the next. Some people use something as simple as a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water as an indigestion remedy. Others use over-the-counter indigestion remedies such as, antacid tablets; antacid liquid or antacid soft chews.
Some medications used as an indigestion remedy are, Alumina, Aluminum carbonate, aluminum hydroxide, Amphojel, Basaljel, Gaviscon, Maalox and Mylanta. These medications are designed to relieve heartburn and dyspepsia pain. They also promote ulcer healing by neutralizing stomach acids.
Calcium carbonate, Alka-Mints, Rolaids, Tums, magaldrate, Lowsium, Riopan, Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia, Gelusil, magnesia, magnesium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, magnesium trisilicate, sodium bicarbonate, and Alka-Seltzer are pretty much the extent of over the counter indigestion remedies. You may need to experiment a bit to find the best indigestion remedy for you.
If your indigestion is severe with burning in your esophagus and throat, what you have may not be indigestion. It may be a more serious condition called GERD. GERD, or Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease, can become painful after eating spicy foods, laying down to take a nap, or when you go to bed. Many women experience GERD during pregnancy.
Nearly a third of all Americans have indigestion and heartburn with nearly 10% experiencing it every day. We spend nearly $2 billion a year on over-the-counter indigestion remedies alone. A person suffering with GERD will experience a phenomenon where acid and pepsin rise from the stomach into the esophagus. A burning sensation is felt in the chest, behind the breastbone and can extend from the bottom of the neck to the bottom of the ribcage. This pain can last for hours and may also produce a stinging sensation in the back of the throat. This pain can be so severe it is sometimes mistaken for a heart attack.
There are prescription indigestion remedies to combat GERD, ask your doctor.