"What is heat?
hotness is a burning, uncomfortable feeling in the chest due to stomach acid refluxing into the esophagus. This is a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which often occurs after eating a lot or eating spicy foods and grease.
What is indigestion?
indigestion is a feeling of fullness, bloating, pain or discomfort after eating. It can be accompanied by nausea, belching or heartburn. indigestion is often caused by poor appetite, stress, or digestive problems such as gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux.
The difference between heartburn and indigestion
heat is a burning sensation in the chest or throat due to stomach acid refluxing into the esophagus. It often occurs after eating or lying down.
indigestion is a feeling of fullness, discomfort, sometimes accompanied by nausea or bloating, which occurs when the digestive system is not working effectively.
How to manage and prevent both conditions?
To control and prevent heartburn and indigestion, you can take the following measures:
Eat many small and frequent meals instead of many large meals.
Avoid irritating foods such as greasy, spicy foods, carbonated drinks, caffeine, alcohol and smoking.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Sleep on your left side and raise the bed tip.
Exercise regularly.
Manage stress effectively.
Note
Although heartburn and indigestion are often mistaken for each other, they are not actually the same condition. heat that occurs due to acid reflux, while indigestion is a group of symptoms related to the digestive process. However, both can be controlled and prevented through lifestyle and dietary changes. If symptoms persist, you should consult a doctor for timely diagnosis and treatment.
