Dyspepsia

Refers to a symptom complex of epigastric pain or discomfort. It is often defined as chronic or recurrent discomfort centered in the upper abdomen and can be caused by a variety of conditions.


Poor digestion, often with heart burn and stomach acid reflux.


Pain or discomfort associated with eating. Dyspepsia may be a symptom of gastritis, peptic ulcer, gall-bladder disease, hiatus hernia, etc.; if there is no structural change in the intestinal tract, it is called ‘functional dyspepsia’.


Poor digestion, usually with heartburn and/or regurgitation of stomach acids.


Difficult or painful digestion, generally chronic.


Difficulty with digestion associated with pain flatulence, heartburn and nausea.


A condition in which a person feels pains or discomfort in the stomach, caused by indigestion.


Indigestion or epigastric pain that may be accompanied by gas or nausea; possibly caused by excess secretion of stomach acid, overeating, spicy foods, or stress.


Disordered digestion usually applied to pain or discomfort in the lower chest or upper abdomen after eating and sometimes accompanied by nausea or vomiting.


Another name for indigestion. It describes a sensation of pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen or lower chest following eating. There may be additional symptoms of heartburn, flatulence, or nausea. There are many causes of dyspepsia including oesophagitis, peptic ulcer, gall-stones, hiatus hernia, malignancy of the stomach or oesophagus, and hepatic or pancreatic disease. Occasionally it may be psychological in origin. Treatment depends on the underlying cause but, if there is no specific pathology, avoidance of precipitating foods may be helpful. antacid preparations may relieve discomfort and pain if taken when symptoms occur or are expected.


Upper abdominal discomfort, often chronic or persistent, colloquially referred to as “indigestion.” It is sometimes related to the ingestion of food and may be a side effect of many medications. It may include such symptoms as fullness, eructation, bloating, nausea, loss of appetite, or upper abdominal pain.


Experiencing a sense of satiety mingled with heartburn, abdominal distension, and queasiness, often encountered in the aftermath of a meal.


 


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