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Discomfort in the upper abdomen, [[Heartburn]], bloating, sense of fullness after eating are the usual symptoms expressed by the patients. | |||
==Causes== | ==Causes== |
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Synonyms and keywords: Dyspepsia, Stomach upset
Overview
Indigestion is a term used to describe a feeling of fullness or discomfort during or after a meal. It can be accompanied by burning or pain in the upper stomach. I is a condition that is frequently caused by eating too fast, especially by eating high-fat foods quickly. It is also called Dyspepsia or Stomach upset.There are many possible causes of Indigestion, of which some are related to lifestyle. The Rome III committee defined Indigestion / Dyspepsia as one or more of the following symptoms :
- Postprandial fullness (termed postprandial distress syndrome)
- Early satiation (meaning inability to finish a normal sized meal or postprandial fullness)
- Epigastric pain or burning (termed epigastric pain syndrome)
Discomfort in the upper abdomen, Heartburn, bloating, sense of fullness after eating are the usual symptoms expressed by the patients.
Causes
- Excessive acid accumulation in the stomach.
- Overconsumption of alcohol
- Overeating
Symptoms
Symptoms of indigestion are as follows:
- A pain or a burning feeling in the upper portion of the stomach
- Feeling sick to one's stomach; nausea
- Feeling bloated
- Sometimes uncontrollable burping
- Heartburn
- Feeling feverish
- A bitter taste in the mouth from stomach acid coming up into the esophagus.
- Rumbling in your stomach.
- Sense of fullness after eating
- A feeling as though something is lodged in the esophagus
- Pain and discomfort at the xiphoid region
- Sudden chills, comparable to those felt during fevers.
Management
- Antacids neutralize excess stomach acid, and can provide temporary relief of indigestion
- Antacids 4 hours prior to exercise
- Rest
- Activity modification
- Digestive enzymes capsules
- If symptoms persist, immediate referral to physician to rule out more serious abdominal conditions or diseases.
- Drink lots of water
Complete Differential Diagnosis of the Causes of Indigestion
Most common
- Aspirin and many other painkillers
By organ system
In alphabetical order
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