When acid reflux becomes frequent or chronic, it's known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). To treat acid reflux or GERD, your doctor may prescribe home remedies, lifestyle changes, or medications. Some of those medications can contribute to other digestive problems, including constipation.
What helps constipation and indigestion?
Here are 13 natural home remedies to relieve constipation.
- Drink more water. ...
- Eat more fiber, especially soluble, non-fermentable fiber. ...
- Exercise more. ...
- Drink coffee, especially caffeinated coffee. ...
- Take Senna, an herbal laxative. ...
- Eat probiotic foods or take probiotic supplements. ...
- Over-the-counter or prescription laxatives.
What are symptoms of indigestion?
If you have indigestion, you may have:
- Early fullness during a meal. You haven't eaten much of your meal, but you already feel full and may not be able to finish eating.
- Uncomfortable fullness after a meal. ...
- Discomfort in the upper abdomen. ...
- Burning in the upper abdomen. ...
- Bloating in the upper abdomen. ...
- Nausea.
