What are the symptoms of indigestion (dyspepsia)?
Some characteristic symptoms of indigestion are burning in the stomach or upper abdomen, heartburn, abdominal pain, bloating (full feeling), belching and gas, nausea, vomiting, acidic taste, "growling" stomach, and sometimes diarrhea. Symptoms of indigestion usually increase in times of stress, and decrease in times of relaxation.
The main symptoms of indigestion are: Pain, which may be in the upper part of the abdomen or the chest. This may not always be related to eating. Heartburn, a burning pain caused by reflux (regurgitation) of the stomach's contents back up the oesophagus (gullet). The medical term for the condition is gastrooesophageal reflux (GORD). The pain is normally felt in the centre of the chest or behind the sternum (breastbone). If severe, it can be hard to distinguish from a heart attack. Loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting. Flatulence, burping or belching. |
More information on indigestion (dyspepsia)
What is indigestion (dyspepsia)? - Indigestion (dyspepsia) is a non specific term for a variety of symptoms resulting from a failure of proper breakdown and absorption of food in the alimentary canal.
What causes indigestion (dyspepsia)? - A disease or an ulcer in the digestive tract might cause indigestion. Being tired or stressed, smoking, or drinking too much alcohol or caffeinated beverages can cause indigestion.
What are the symptoms of indigestion? - Symptoms of indigestion are burning in the stomach or upper abdomen, heartburn, abdominal pain, bloating, belching and gas, nausea, vomiting, acidic taste.
How is indigestion (dyspepsia) diagnosed? - Indigestion is a nonspecific set of symptoms, patients who feel sick enough to seek medical attention are likely to go to their primary care doctor.
What are the complications of indigestion? - Dyspepsia in most cases is not a serious condition but it does lead to much discomfort and it affects feelings of well-being.
What're the treatments for indigestion? - The treatment of indigestion is based on assessment of symptoms and suspected causative factors. A range of indigestion treatments can be bought from the pharmacy.
How to prevent indigestion? - The best way to treat indigestion is to prevent it by avoiding the foods and situations that seem to cause indigestion. |
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