Burning Pain in Stomach:
A burning sensation in the stomach is a common problem and is characterized by a number of gastro-intestinal disorders. These include gastritis, stomach ulcers, acidity, gas and indigestion. These gastro-intestinal disorders are primarily a consequence of an unhealthy diet, irregular eating habits and high levels of stress.
A burning sensation in stomach could also be the result of heartburn, a condition in which the acid produced in the stomach rises up and irritates the esophagus, thereby causing a ‘burning sensation’. A stomach burn could however, also be indicative of other serious, underlying disorders and should thus be diagnosed immediately. There are several ways in which a stomach burn can be treated at home.
However, if you have been suffering from a burning sensation for some time and if it is unresponsive to treatment, you should consult a medical practitioner immediately. In addition, you can care for your stomach burn at home by making a few lifestyle changes and with the help of a few simple home remedies. Firstly, ensure that you eat meals at regular intervals. This means that there should not be long intervals between meals when your stomach is completely empty. This leads to the formation of gas and acidity and consequently, a burning sensation. Therefore, ensure that you eat small portions but increase the frequency of your meals through the day. This will help ease your digestion process and will help treat stomach burn effectively. In addition, avoid foods that are excessively oily and spicy as they aggravate conditions like acidity and gastritis. Eat foods that are calming for your stomach to help ease a stomach burn. For instance, papaya helps keep the stomach calm with its rich vitamin, mineral and enzyme content. It is also important to avoid lying down or sleeping immediately after a meal. Lying down after a meal not only interferes with the digestive process but also causes acid from the stomach to rise up the esophagus. You should thus ensure that you go to bed at least three hours after a meal to help treat heartburn effectively and to maintain good gastro-intestinal health.
In addition, there are several simple home remedies that will help relieve stomach burn. Ginger, for instance, is very effective in the treatment of stomach burn. Include ginger in your everyday diet to help soothe your stomach after a meal. Drink a mixture of apple cider vinegar and water to help relieve symptoms of stomach burn.
