A 65 yr. old man has indigestion problems, what can the cause be?

Question

He eats normal food but does not seem to digest and burps with acidity taste. As a result his stomach is growing. Is there a problem of any kind?

Answer 1

Hi, well he needs to be seen by GI Specialist for further tests,it could be hiatus hernia , or gastric stomach ulcer causing reflux,then again only medical tests will answer your question good luck ♥

Answer 2

I read an article that said heartburn is caused from your stomach not having enough acid to break down and digest your food properly. I was having heartburn for a while all the time. I got on Prevacid and it made it worse. The article said you need to put more acid in your stomach, so I tried 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and it went away and I got off the Prevacid. I would try that.
The article also said you lose a certain amount of stomach acid when you get older and thats why older people have heartburn and acid indigestion

Answer 3

Numerous reasons for indigestion, some being, stomach ulcer, hiatal hernia, gastritis, too much or too little stomach acid, inflamed gallbladder, stomach cancer. Only a doctor can make a proper diagnosis, a test called an endoscopy of the stomach will reveal the problem and proper treatment can be given. See ur doctor promptly.

Answer 4

I suggest this 65-year old man have a physical examination.

My husband, who is 68, began "throwing up a black substance" three months ago. Before then, his only problem was indigestion, which he "medicated" with antacid tablets. His "stomach" enlarged considerably.

During the past three months, my husband has been in the "intensive care unit" at the local Veteran's Administration Hospital twice, undergone three procedures of "throat probes", and is now on daily medication for "acid reflux" and high blood pressure.

The "blackish" reflux has abated; but, a specific diagnosis has not been made. My husband has lost 10 pounds within the past two months, and his indigestion is now less than it was before.

Answer 5

Indigestion or dyspepsia is the term used to describe pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen or chest after meals. The medical term for this is dyspepsia. Sometimes it is also used to describe a distinctive burning feeling in the chest, known as heartburn. Most people have suffered from indigestion after a large meal at some time, and up to one in four adults suffer from heartburn each year

What causes dyspepsia ?

Often, dyspepsia is caused by a stomach ulcer or acid reflux disease. If you have acid reflux disease, stomach acid backs up into your esophagus (the tube leading from your mouth to your stomach). This causes pain in your chest. Your doctor may do some tests to find out if you have an ulcer or acid reflux disease.

Some medicines, like anti-inflammatory medicines, can cause dyspepsia. Sometimes no cause of dyspepsia can be found


Is dyspepsia a serious condition?
Sometimes dyspepsia can be the sign of a serious problem--for example, a deep stomach ulcer. Rarely, dyspepsia is caused by stomach cancer, so you should take this problem seriously.

If you have dyspepsia, talk to your family doctor. This is especially important if any one of the following is true for you:


You're over 50 years of age
You recently lost weight without trying to
You have trouble swallowing
You have severe vomiting
You have black, tarry bowel movements
You can feel a mass in your stomach area



How is dyspepsia treated?
Most often, medicine can take care of this condition.

If you have a stomach ulcer, it can be cured. You may need to take an acid-blocking medicine. If you have an infection in your stomach, you may also need to take an antibiotic.

If your doctor thinks that a medicine you're taking causes your dyspepsia, you might take another medicine.

A medicine that cuts down on the amount of acid in your stomach might help your pain. This medicine can also help if you have acid reflux disease.

Your doctor might want you to have an endoscopy if:


You still have stomach pain after you take a dyspepsia medicine for 8 weeks.
The pain goes away for a while but comes back again.
In an endoscopy, a small tube with a camera inside it is put into your mouth and down into your stomach. Then your doctor can look inside your stomach to try to find a cause for your symptoms.


Can I do anything else to avoid dyspepsia?
You can do quite a bit to help yourself feel better:


If you smoke, stop smoking.
If some foods bother your stomach, try to avoid eating them.
Try to reduce the stress in your life.
If you have acid reflux, don't eat right before bedtime. Raising the head of your bed with blocks under two legs may also help.
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, don't take a lot of anti-inflammatory medicines like ibuprofen (one brand: Motrin), aspirin, naproxen (brand name: Aleve) and ketoprofen (brand name: Orudis). Acetaminophen (brand name: Tylenol) is a better choice for pain, because it doesn't hurt your stomach

Answer 6

could be a million things so he needs to see a physician as soon as you can see one!

Could be many issues and if you start making too much acid the specialized cells may not be able to stop the acid from destroying normal tissue in the stomach! A thousand things, but see someone!

Answer 7

I would like to suggest you give him some Ayurvedic churnas like Trifla or Kabjahar. Besides, he should drink plenty of water- 3-5 ltrs a day daily. Some exercise is also useful. Fatty dishes should be avoided, and green and fibrous vegetables, leaves and fruits be added in daily dishes.

Answer 8

As the age advances, it bound to be. Eat only what suit your body not mind. East less, required to keep him fit. There are some herbal products which helps to improve the digestive power.

Answer 9

Acid reflux, hiatal hernia
Gall bladder disease
Pancreatic disease

Check skin for jaundice and urine for bile. Monitor weight. See a doctor. Seriously.

Answer 10

Sounds like GERD aka gastroesophogeal reflux disease. See your doc and get checked out before it erodes your espophogus.