Acid reflux
Experts say if you have a problem with acid reflux, losing as little as two or three pounds could mean the difference between feeling comfortable and feeling bloated.
So in the same way we can loosen a waistband, we can lose the compression band on the waist, our love handles. This allows the natural flow of fluids, like coffee, to move through the GI tract without getting hung up somewhere, to cause problems.
Stress
Stress is a preventable condition, but there aren’t many of us who can completely cut stress from our lives. Everyday living involves stressful situations – that’s just life.
Stress slows down digestion as blood flow is diverted to other internal systems. This increases the chance of acid reflux. Stomach stress releases more epinephrine, which increases acid production. This acid can splash up to the esophagus, irritating it causing nausea and vomiting.
Stress also affects hormone levels, which help in digestion. Stress interrupts digestion and bloating and intestinal pain could be the outcome.
An interesting note about the physiology of the gut -- the abdomen. It has just as many neural cells as your spinal cord, and there are many direct connections between the brain and the stomach. Some researchers refer to it as “the other brain.” So if you ever get a “gut feeling” about a situation you are in, leave. This is your brain and gut getting together to signal you that all is not well.
Food Allergies or Intolerances
Burning sensations in the stomach or chest after a meal could be an indicator of food allergies or intolerance. When these complaints accompany vomiting and/or diarrhea, a food allergy test may be ordered.