Symptoms and Illnesses
What You Need to Know
Acne (adults/teens)
Allergies
Blisters
Sore Throat
Anxiety
Mouth Ulcers
Smoking Cessation and Nicotine Withdrawal
Asthma
Bloating, Flatulence, and Aerophagia
Bruises, Ecchymoses, and Hematomas
Cold Sores or Oral Herpes
Acute Benign Bronchitis
Heartburn
Skin Burns
Hair Loss or Alopecia
Muscle Strain
Conjunctivitis, Eye and Eyelid Disorders
Constipation
Contraception
Corns, Calluses, and Soft Corns
Heatstroke or Sunstroke
Sunburn and Sun Allergy
Muscle Aches
Muscle Cramp
Cystitis and Urinary Tract Infection
Itching or Pruritus
Teeth and Gums
Mild depression
Seborrheic dermatitis
Acute diarrhea
Indigestion or dyspepsia
Pain
Osteoarthritis pain and other joint pain
Anal pain
Ear pain and earwax buildup
Back pain
Fatigue or asthenia
Fever
Folliculitis, boils, and carbuncles
Scabies
Influenza and flu-like illnesses
“Hangover”
Hemorrhoids (hemorrhoidal flare-ups)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (difficulty urinating)
Insomnia (minor sleep disturbance)
Heavy legs
Sore throat
Seasickness, Motion Sickness
Bad breath or halitosis
Headaches and migraines
Athlete's foot or fungal foot infection
Nail fungus
Vaginal Yeast Infection or Vaginal Candidiasis
Nausea and Vomiting
Paronychia
Morning-After Pill
Insect Bites
Minor Wounds and Cuts
Head Lice, Nits, and Pubic Lice
Weight Gain and Obesity
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Painful Periods or Dysmenorrhea
Nasopharyngitis
Head Cold or Coryza
Hay Fever or Other Allergic Rhinitis
Nosebleeds or Epistaxis
Dry Mouth or Xerostomia
Dry Eyes
Spasmophilia
Pregnancy Tests
Stiff Neck and Neck Pain
Cough
Menopausal Disorders and Hot Flashes
Warts
Intestinal Worms
Vertigo
Difficult digestion or dyspepsia Do you have trouble digesting? Does your stomach feel heavy? Does it feel tight long after a meal, sometimes with nausea, bloating, or heartburn? You are probably suffering from dyspepsia, a usually minor but unpleasant disorder. What you need to know Dyspepsia is most often caused by poor eating habits, meals that are too large, excess alcohol, or aerophagia (swallowing too much air while eating). It can, however, be a sign of a disorder linked to an organic gastrointestinal disease, or even a biliary or pancreatic one (gallbladder/pancreas). Anxiety can cause or worsen dyspepsia. If you have had difficult digestion for more than 15 days, see your doctor. What to avoid Do not self-medicate; see your doctor promptly if you have: - red or black stools - high fever and heavy vomiting - weight loss (outside of a weight-loss program) Do not continue self-medication; see your doctor if: - the symptoms have not gone away after one week - the problems started when you began taking new medicines Good practices Prevention - If you smoke, stop smoking. - Limit alcohol and coffee. - Eat slowly and chew your food. - Eat small, light meals. - Avoid fatty and very spicy dishes and carbonated drinks. For temporary difficult digestion You can drink an infusion made with thin slices of fresh ginger… and follow a light diet for 24 hours (vegetable broths, stewed fruit, and so on). The “liver crisis” The “liver crisis,” the most common form of difficult digestion, is a French specialty. It does not exist in English-speaking countries or in Nordic countries. That is why difficult digestion is not treated the same way in France as elsewhere! Medicines In France, difficult digestion is treated with medicines that: - target the liver and gallbladder - or reduce gas - or provide enzymes that aid digestion - or are based on plants (boldo, artichoke, fumitory, milk thistle, lemon balm, sage, or even dandelion) and many homeopathic products These medicines have never been shown to be truly effective, and you should not expect miracles from them. Two medicines—one based on arginine (ARGININE VEYRON®) and the other based on betaine (BETAIN CITRATE XXX)—may relieve you in some cases. If your symptoms persist, they may be linked to a more serious problem. See your doctor. 31 Difficult digestion 31.1 arginine VEYRON 31.2 betaine citrate CITRON UPSA