Question

Which of the following causes indigestion
A) Ulcer
B) Thyroidism
C) Pancreatitis
D) All of the above

Answer 1

Indigestion is a process in which the food we eat cannot be properly digested . There are many reasons for indigestion such as inadequate enzyme secretion , anxiety ,food poisoning ,overeating and spicy food.

Complete answer:

Due to indigestion there is a feeling of fullness in the body.And digestion which is a process of conversion of complex food substances to simple absorbable form does not work properly.
Ulcer is a discontinuity or break in the bodily membrane that impedes the normal function of the affected organ.
Ulcer which can affect the digestion of food is known as peptic ulcer disease.Peptic ulcer disease is a break in the inner lining of the stomach, the first part of the small intestine or sometimes the lower oesophagus.This can cause indigestion.
Pancreatitis is a condition characterized by the inflammation of the pancreas.The pancreas is the largest organ behind the stomach that produces digestive enzymes and number of hormones.
As the pancreas produces digestive enzymes so if some disorder comes to it.Digestion will not be complete so indigestion will occur.
Thyroid hormone increases the basal metabolic rate and has effects on almost all body tissues.
The absorption of substances and gut motility are all influenced by thyroid hormone.Thyroid hormones increase the absorption in the gut and breakdown of glucose .So if there is some problem in the thyroid indigestion can occur.

Hence The correct answer is option ‘D’.

Note: The human digestive system consists of the alimentary canal and the associated glands. So if function of any single gland or any part of the alimentary canal is stopped indigestion can occur.