Indigestion may be caused by overeating or eating too quickly, but it can also result from eating certain foods, stress and underlying medical conditions, so it is important to seek medical advice if it is a persistent problem. Emazole Control Gastric Relief Tablets are a simple solution to treat the symptoms of indigestion, and these are available over the counter at Gray’s Pharmacy. It is vital to read the packaging information carefully to ensure that you use medications such as this correctly, and check with your pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.

If you are prone to indigestion, you may find that it helps to eat smaller, more frequent meals instead of large, heavy meals. Smaller portions are easier to digest so you will find that eating smaller amounts throughout the day makes a big difference in most cases. You should ensure that you chew your food thoroughly to help with the digestion process and slow yourself down as you eat to avoid swallowing air, which can contribute to bloating. If you notice that certain foods are more likely to cause indigestion, you may wish to avoid or limit these. Common trigger foods are those that are spicy or greasy, as well as alcohol, fizzy drinks and caffeine. It may help to keep a food diary if you regularly experience indigestion so that you can identify the culprits in your diet.

Keeping your body well hydrated is an important way to improve your digestion and prevent dehydration, as this helps your system to function properly. You should, however, avoid drinking a lot at mealtimes as this can exacerbate the problem. Changing the times of day at which you eat can make a big difference to the way you digest your food, and eating late in the evening can make the problem worse. You should avoid lying down after eating so it is a good idea to ensure that you eat at least a couple of hours before going to bed. Drinking ginger tea can be very helpful with the digestion process, as ginger has natural anti-inflammatory properties, and finding ways to manage stress in your life can be a great way to combat the problem in the longer term.

Here at Gray’s Pharmacy, we have an excellent range of healthcare products for infants, children and adults, as well as beauty products, skincare and seasonal gifts. Our friendly team of trained pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can offer you support and advice on any health-related queries, and we will always do our best to help. We’d love to see you in our Irish independently-owned community Pharmacy in Castletroy, Limerick or you can order online for delivery across Ireland.