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Are these common habits harming your digestion?

Alternative MedicineFebruary 10, 2015Written by belmarrahealth588 views

Bloating, gas, cramps – these can all make your day highly uncomfortable. Worse yet, if you don’t know what’s causing your stomach distress, it can become that much more frustrating.

It could be allergies or ulcers, but there are many other reasons why your stomach is crying out for help that you may not have considered.

Here are four other reasons why your stomach may not be at its best – and what you need to do.

1. Medication side-effects

Prescribed or over-the-counter (OTC) medications are taken to treat an ailment, but often they’re tied to a list of side effects, stomach problems included.

The most common form of medications which can make your stomach uneasy are NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). These include common pain medications, ibuprofen and even aspirin. John Hopkins medical school reports that NSAIDs weaken stomach lining, making you more vulnerable to acid produced in the stomach. This can lead to bleeding, swelling and ulcers.
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