Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Indigestion as a Side Effect of Menopause

Many women will experience a number of different side effects and symptoms of menopause.   Nausea, depression, mood swings, bloating and more are all common issues that most women will  face when they approach this new time in their lives. One more popular problem, is indigestion. Yes, that can easily occur during menopause. Unfortunately, this can be a very irritating problem.

Indigestion during menopause is common, thanks to gastrointestinal stress that can occur. Air can easily enter your abdomen and make you feel and even appear more bulky. But this bloating is typically the norm for most menopausal women. Unfortunately, it's this gas that is result of bacteria that is present within the intestines. High sugar foods easily nourish this issue.

A week digestion tract can easily be the result of your hormones fluctuating throughout menopause. So can a stressed out gastrointestinal tract. The lack of estrogen may also cause stress in the gastrointestinal tract as well. In fact, this is a big part as to why many women may feel bloated or suffer from indigestion during menopause.

Because menopause can wreak havoc on all parts of your body, and can cause all kinds of issues from nausea to bloating, it's highly recommended that you stick to a healthy diet. Doing so is the first step in maintaining your health, especially through such a time of change. In particular, your diet should be limited in certain foods such as sugary foods and drinks, foods high in salt and fat, and processed and junk foods. All of these, after all, can lead to problems with the gastrointestinal tract, the digestive tract, and can lead to weight gain.

Aside from keeping to a good diet, you can also try some other alternatives to fighting indigestion and other stomach problems, including:

Herbs: Herbs are a great way to sooth the stomach and provide overall menopause relief. Tumeric is an effective herb, as is peppermint. In fact, many women will drink peppermint tea in order to calm down stomach irritations. Some other herbal teas that may help include, but are not limited to: raspberry tea, dandelion tea, lemon balm, and green tea. It's important to note here, that the most effective teas for stomach related problems, are those herbal teas that are rich in minerals that will lend a helping hand in maintaining the digestive system.

Over-The-Counter: Over-the-counter medications may also provide an effective solution. Ask your doctor for advice on what medications will work best for you.

Visit Your Doctor: Sometimes all it takes is a visit to your doctor. It might not sound appealing, but he or she can easily suggest the best treatments and possible medications for you. This is especially important if stomach problems have become severe and no over-the-counter medications or natural remedies have helped out.

Just because menopause can be a hard time, doesn't mean it has to ruin your life. Instead, increase your overall quality of life in order to battle possible problems and issues related to menopause, such as indigestion and other stomach conditions.

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