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Question
Hello doctor,
Recently, I have been drinking lemongrass and ginger a lot. I have abdominal distension, indigestion, drinking water, eating or laughing all have pain in the chest, heartburn, mild nausea and continuous pain in the chest near the stomach. So, the doctor asked me what is the cause of abdominal bloating, indigestion and heartburn? Is it because you drink too much lemongrass and ginger? What should I do? I thank you doctor.
Ha Thi Quy (2000)
Answer
Answered by Master, Specialist II Phan Thi Minh Huong - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Danang International Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “What is the cause of stomach upset, indigestion and heartburn? ', the doctor would like to answer as follows:
According to Oriental medicine, fresh ginger and lemongrass both have a warm stomach, so if you have a history of peptic ulcer, you can still use the 3 types above. However, you should drink it in the morning, because according to traditional medicine, taking ginger in the morning is beneficial to health, but taking it at night is sometimes harmful to health.
Another note is that all 3 types above have a warm taste and temperament, so if used for a long time, it will make people overheated, causing discomfort. You should stop drinking and watch for symptoms to decrease. If the above symptoms do not subside, you should see a gastroenterologist for further diagnostic tests.
If you still have questions about indigestion and heartburn, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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