How to relieve indigestion and nausea

Written by Wu Hai Wu
Gastroenterology
Updated on May 11, 2025
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If indigestion leads to vomiting, one can use the method of applying heat to the stomach to stop vomiting. If the effect is still not clear after the hot compress, consider muscle injection of "Weifu'an" to stop vomiting. Of course, this should be used under the guidance of an experienced doctor. Indigestion can also be accompanied by symptoms such as belching, acid reflux, and heartburn. Some patients may also experience diarrhea, constipation, or alternating occurrences of diarrhea and constipation. For the nausea caused by indigestion, sometimes traditional Chinese medicine treatments such as acupuncture at the Zusanli point can also be used, which has relatively definite efficacy.

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