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Indigestion is the problem when the food is not digested properly. This may occur due to the acid in the stomach, exercise after meals, diet is taken in hurry, the food contains excess fat or the food is not chewed properly. When the person has taken a balanced diet which contains fibres, proteins, sugars, vitamins, then there are fewer chances that the person will suffer from the problems of indigestion. When the food is chewed properly, the food gets properly digested. 

Digestion is the process in which the food gets digested and broken down into smaller components which are absorbed by the cells of the body. If the process if digestion is not carried out properly might lead to bowel problems like constipation. There is production of acid and gas in the stomach, which results in problems like bloating. There is movement of the gas in the stomach which is described as growling stomach. This may also be associated with pain in the stomach.

Peristalsis pushes food through the lower oesophagus into the stomach. When the peristaltic movements of the stomach and oesophagus reverse their normal direction, it is called reverse peristalsis. In this situation, the contraction of abdominal muscles and diaphragm pushes food back through the oesophagus and out through mouth which results to vomiting. So, the correct option is C.

Jaundice is a disease which causes yellowing of skin and eyes which occurs due to the presence of the excess of pigment bilirubin. Pigment bilirubin is formed in the body as a result of the breakdown of worn out RBCs in the liver and is regularly excreted through kidneys. Jaundice occurs if the liver is not able to metabolize bilirubin and is caused by the virus. It can also lead to inflamed liver or obstructed bile duct. Too much bilirubin can leak into the tissues and causes yellowing of skin and eyes.

• When spoiled food is consumed, this may lead to indigestion. There are many problems which are associated with indigestion problems. 
• There is vomiting sensation due to the acid-filled in the stomach. 
• There are problems like belching in which the gas and the acid in the stomach are thrown towards the mouth. 
• There is burning sensation in the heart, chest, and throat due to the excessive acid in the stomach.
• Thus, the correct answer is option D. 

Enteritis is most often caused by ingesting cysts with food and drinks that are contaminated with the cyst of bacteria or viruses. The germs settle in the small intestine and cause inflammation and swelling.