The upper portion of your digestive and respiratory systems both course through your throat and share common nerve pathways. As a result, eating may directly or indirectly stimulate coughing after eating. Acid reflux, swallowing disorders and food allergies are among the possible causes.

The short answer is yes -- your stomach can digest food within hours. Unless you have a condition such as a nervous disorder or complications from stomach surgery, then food tends to move through the stomach in around two hours.

Antibiotics are medications used to treat or prevent bacterial infections. The drugs are usually prescribed to babies to treat bacterial infections such as middle ear infection, sinusitis, bronchitis and pneumonia. Antibiotics can cause unpleasant side effects in babies, according to Children's Hospital Colorado.

Three-quarters of American adults suffer from hemorrhoids at some point, says the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, with most cases happening between the ages of 45 to 65 for those of both sexes or during pregnancy in women.

Having a cup or two of coffee in the morning is a ritual for many people to get a boost of energy and stimulate their bowels. But certain ingredients in coffee, particularly caffeine, can cause an upset stomach.

The root of the ginger plant, or Zingiber officinale, has a long history in the treatment of digestive disorders. The aromatic and slightly pungent root is also a food source used extensively in Asian and Middle Eastern cooking.

Irritable bowel syndrome is a common digestive condition that causes irregularity in your large intestine. Nausea after eating is a common symptom of IBS, along with other gastric symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, cramping and constipation.

Commonly used as substitutes for dairy, soy products are becoming more and more popular. However, in some people, soy can lead to diarrhea and other gastric symptoms. If you develop diarrhea shortly after ingesting soy products, you most likely have an intolerance or allergy to soy.

Amylase and lipase are digestive enzymes. Amylase breaks down dietary starch, and lipase aids in the digestion of dietary fats. The pancreas produces these enzymes in large quantities and secretes them into the small intestine.

Acid reflux occurs when the esophagus rejects the food you consume because the stomach cannot handle the lack of digestive acid. According to mandarinconsulting.com, for unknown reasons, those suffering from acid reflux feel heartburn, which is widely considered the first symptom of acid reflux.

Vomiting is a protective function that rids the body of viruses, bacteria or toxins, such as poisons. Prolonged vomiting can cause dehydration, and in some cases, an electrolye imbalance. Electrolytes are minerals or simple chemicals -- such as sodium, potassium and bicarbonate -- that carry a small electrical charge.

Stomach bloating and gas are uncomfortable, and can be embarrassing--as well as difficult to live with. Although bloating and gas can sometimes be painful, the problem is not life-threatening and can be resolved.