Stomach pain & heartburn |
When suffering from stomach pain, heartburn or nausea, those affected ask the pharmacist for advice and seek quick help to overcome their symptoms. PTA-Forum has compiled the most important vocabulary, questions and advice on the subject of "dyspeptic complaints".
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Many people react to stress or unaccustomed diet by feeling a pressure around their stomach, having stomach pains, belching or even heartburn or nausea. If these problems occur during holidays or a stay abroad, the well-being of those concerned can be severely impaired. Concentrated work or some relaxing days become impossible. Consequently, they seek fast relief from these symptoms.
To consult a doctor in a foreign country is mostly expensive and difficult. Therefore, many affected persons first seek advice at a pharmacist. Which type of medicine PTA or the pharmacist should recommend, depends on the kind of symptoms. Possible are antacids, H2-antihistamines or herbal medicines. Before recommending any medication, PTA or the pharmacist needs to ask a few questions and clarify if self-medication can be responsibly commended.
Important questions for the consultation
Additional information
Deutsch / German | Englisch / English |
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Appetitlosigkeit | loss of appetite |
Aufstoßen | belching |
Bauchschmerzen | abdominal pains, stomach pains |
Beschwerden | symptoms, complaints |
Druckgefühl im Magen | feeling of pressure in the stomach |
Entspannungstechnik | relaxation technique |
Raucherentwöhnung | smoking cessation |
Sodbrennen | heartburn |
Symptome | symptoms |
Übelkeit | nausea |
Wärmflasche | hot-water bottle |