I can't digest the food I eat and it always feels blocked

The human gastrointestinal system is a very important system. If there is a problem with the gastrointestinal system, it will affect the overall digestion and absorption. Generally, after a person has eaten, the stomach will automatically digest the food after a period of time, and then they will feel hungry. However, some people find that their stomachs have not digested the food after eating, and there is always something blocking their stomachs. What causes this?

Indigestion and bloating or digestive dysfunction

If you experience indigestion after a meal, with symptoms such as abdominal bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, and nausea, you may consider that the indigestion is caused by gastrointestinal diseases. Common digestive system diseases, such as acute and chronic gastritis, gastric ulcers, etc., can cause abdominal bloating after a meal. For example, indigestion, insufficient gastric motility, and excessive fermentation of food in the stomach produce a large amount of gas, which further increases the pressure in the stomach, resulting in a feeling of fullness and pressure in the upper abdomen, namely bloating.

Solution: Exercise regularly to improve gastrointestinal motility. In modern society, people live at a fast pace, work under pressure, lead irregular lives, lack exercise, and long-term fatigue cause gastrointestinal motility imbalance and functional disorders. Exercise is undoubtedly a way to kill two birds with one stone. You can jog appropriately for about 20 minutes a day. This can not only improve gastrointestinal motility, but also enhance cardiopulmonary function and improve the body's coordination ability. In addition, in terms of diet and daily life, you should eat small meals frequently, eat more easily digestible foods, and less greasy foods.

Traditional treatment mainly uses diet therapy, nutritional support therapy, sedation and hypnosis, antispasmodic and analgesic treatment. Doctors can use oryzanol, digestive enzymes, vitamin B1, metoprolol, etc. for treatment according to the condition.

Indigestion or bloating due to eating too much greasy food

Greasy food is more difficult to digest and is more likely to cause abdominal bloating and abdominal pain. Researchers have also found that greasy food can affect the production of certain chemicals in the brain, making people emotionally unstable and causing chest tightness and anxiety.

Solution: You can eat some greasy foods to relieve the symptoms, such as onions, white fungus, winter melon, pickles, drink vinegar, drink more warm water, etc.

(Related link: How to get rid of greasy food)

Bloating due to indigestion or excessive stomach acid

Excessive gastric acid and pancreatic juice in the stomach will produce carbon dioxide after neutralization, and carbon dioxide cannot be absorbed by the stomach and intestines, so carbon dioxide and other gases cannot be discharged in time and cannot be absorbed, thus causing bloating and burping.

Solution: If you have too much stomach acid, it is recommended to eat more alkaline foods, fats, and low-sugar foods to relieve stomach acid.

(Related link: What to eat when you have too much stomach acid)

Bloating due to indigestion or excessive stress

Some people may ask if stress is actually related to bloating? In fact, excessive stress directly affects physiological functions, which is intestinal dysfunction. Such as excessive stomach acid, slowed peristalsis or accelerated peristalsis, etc. Excessive stomach acid can damage the gastric mucosa, accelerated peristalsis can cause frequent diarrhea, and slowed peristalsis can cause abdominal distension. Many stomach diseases can cause bloating. As long as the stomach diseases that cause bloating are cured, the bloating will naturally disappear.

Stomach bloating due to indigestion or improper eating habits

Improper diet includes eating foods that are easy to produce gas, eating too fast, and having bad eating habits. When eating foods that are easy to produce gas, some gases are not easily absorbed and there is no way to expel them in time, so they will accumulate in the stomach and cause bloating. If you have bad eating habits, such as eating too fast, eating too fast, and not chewing properly, the gastrointestinal tract will not be able to fully digest and decompose, which may also cause bloating. Another possibility is that you eat while talking, so you eat air, which may also cause bloating.

What to do if you have a bloated stomach due to indigestion?

If you have indigestion after meals for a long time, it may be caused by gastrointestinal disease and you should seek medical attention immediately. If the indigestion is caused by eating too much greasy or high-protein food, you can try the following methods to relieve the symptoms.

1. Take a walk after dinner

After eating, if you feel bloating and indigestion, you can rest for half an hour and then go out for a walk. Don't walk too fast when walking, walk as slowly as possible. In addition, be careful not to take a walk immediately after a meal to avoid stomach pain.

2. Eat food that promotes digestion after meals

Foods that promote digestion should generally be eaten one hour after a meal. The stomach is already bloated right after eating, and continuing to eat will make you feel more uncomfortable.

Recommended digestive foods: yogurt, hawthorn, and apple cider vinegar.

3. Touch your stomach after a meal

If your stomach is bloated, you can gently touch your stomach with your hands to help promote digestion of food. Be careful not to touch your stomach too hard to avoid stomach pain.

What should I pay attention to if I have indigestion after a meal?

1. Eat only until you are 70% to 80% full each time;

2. Eat a combination of meat and vegetables, and avoid eating too much greasy, high-protein food;

3. Reasonably control the intake of gas-producing foods, such as sweet potatoes, bananas, potatoes, etc.