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5 months ago

Dear Navjith.P, 

Thank you for the question

Food poisoning is caused by eating something that has been contaminated with germs. This can happen if food was not stored, cooked or reheated properly. It also occurs in instances where the food was handled by infected person or food eaten beyond its ‘use by’ date.

The Symptoms of food poisoning include nausea, stomach cramps, vomiting, high temperature etc. For further diagnosis and assistance please contact a health care professional.

One of the key things to take care of is the intake of fluids. Drink at least 8 glasses of water along with fruit juices to prevent dehydration.

Burning sensation in the stomach, heart burn, Gastritis, Abdominal discomfort can be a symptom of gastrointestinal digestive issues such as food poisoning, Acidity, indigestion, constipation, IBS, intolerances etc., and/or due to an underlying health condition which may require medical attention.

Certain food intolerances can cause bloating and stomach pain after consuming specific foods. In lactose intolerance it is seen after consuming milk and milk products like cheese, paneer etc. And in gluten intolerance it is seen after consuming, wheat, rye, barley etc.

Indigestion towards certain foods (such as spicy foods as mentioned by you),malabsorption, inability to digest/absorb certain nutrients can occur due to intolerance, digestive issues, food allergies or any underlying health condition or due to food poisoning as mentioned by you,  which requires medical attention.

We recommend you to consult a specialized health professional such as a gastroenterologist for further diagnosis and management.

Here are a few tips to help manage acidity

• Do not skip your meals, have small frequent meals at regular intervals.
• Avoid large, heavy meals,
• Food should be eaten slowly and chewed well as fast eating provokes gastric feeding reflex.
• Avoid lying down immediately after your meal consumption
• Have a gap of minimum 2-3 hours between bedtime and your last meal
• Try to limit the foods like caffeine, spices, raw onions etc.

Some of the guidelines to be considered general digestive health are as follows:

• Eat a well-balanced diet including minimum 5 serving of vegetables and 1 serving of fruit in a day as they are good sources of fiber and essential nutrients such as vitamin A, Vitamin B, iron, zinc etc.
• Include prebiotics such as banana, soyabean, garlic etc., good sources of probiotics like yogurt, buttermilk etc., to maintain a healthy gut.
• Practice portion guidance.
• Try to include whole grains like wheat, multigrain and millets in your daily diet as they are a good source of fiber and other nutrients.
• Deep fried foods to be restricted. Method of cooking like baking, grilling, boiling, steaming is preferable over deep frying with excess fat/ oil.
• Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day
• Engage in physical activity for a minimum of 60 minutes for at least 5 days a week.
• Try to follow a good sleep regimen in terms of both quantity and quality.

For a customised and personalised meal plan for specific conditions, please contact your Health care professional.

Hope we have answered your query.

Wishing you a great day ahead

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