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Synonyms and keywords: Dyspepsia, Stomach upset
Overview
Indigestion is a condition that is frequently caused by eating too fast, especially by eating high-fat foods quickly. It 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.
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
By organ system
Cardiovascular
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No underlying causes
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Chemical / poisoning
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4-Chlorodehydromethyltestosterone, Amanita phalloides, Smoking, Sodium dichloroisocyanurate
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Dermatologic
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No underlying causes
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Drug Side Effect
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4-Chlorodehydromethyltestosterone, Adefovir (patient information), acarbose, Aspirin and many other painkillers, alendronate, Atazanavir (patient information), Calcium channel blockers, Cholestyramine (patient information), Cholestyramine Resin (patient information), Colofac, Duloxetine, erythromycin, Efavirenz (patient information), Estrogen and Oral contraceptives, Emtricitabine (patient information), Epoetin Alfa Injection (patient information), Fentanyl Skin Patches (patient information), Frovatriptan (patient information), Imatinib (patient information), Interferon Beta-1b Injection (patient information), Lithium (patient information), methylxanthines, metronidazole , Meropenem Injection (patient information), Oxycodone, orlistat, Potassium supplements, Pergolide (patient information), Pramlintide injection (patient information), Quetiapine (patient information), Rivastigmine (patient information), Simvastatin, Tadalafil, Tiotropium Oral Inhalation (patient information), Steroid medications, Thyroid medicines
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Ear Nose Throat
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No underlying causes
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Endocrine
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Carcinoid syndrome, Diabetes mellitus, hyperparathyroidism , Hyperthyroidism, Primary hyperparathyroidism
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Environmental
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Multiple chemical sensitivity
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Gastroenterologic
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Achlorhydria, Acid reflux / Heartburn, Acute viral hepatitis, Adult hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, Aerophagy, Cholecystitis, Chronic hepatitis, Acute and chronic Pancreatitis, Cirrhosis of liver, Coeliac disease, Colonic cancer, Crohn's disease, Duodenal cancer, Duodenal lymphoma, Duodenal polyps, Duodenal ulcer, Duodenal webs, Duodenitis, Esophageal carcinoma, Esophagitis, Gallstones, Gastric cancer, Gastric lymphoma, Gastric motility disorder, Gastric ulcer, Gastritis, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Gastrointestinal tumors, Hiatus hernia, Hypertrophic gastritis, Intestinal motility disorder, Intestinal obstruction, Irritable bowel syndrome, Malabsorption, Ménétriér's disease, Pancreatic cancer, Peptic ulcers, Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, Tropical sprue, Ulcerative colitis
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Genetic
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No underlying causes
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Hematologic
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No underlying causes
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Iatrogenic
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No underlying causes
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Infectious Disease
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Amebic dysentery, Fascioliasis, Gastrointestinal mucormycosis, Gastrointestinal zygomycosis, Giardiasis, H. Pylori, Hookworm, Opisthorchiasis, Strongyloidiasis, Syphilis, Tuberculosis
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Musculoskeletal / Ortho
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No underlying causes
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Neurologic
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Autonomic neuropathy
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Nutritional / Metabolic
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Diabulimia, Eating fatty foods, Eating just before sleeping, Eating spicy foods, Eating too late in the evening, Excess alcohol consumption, Excess caffeine consumption, Garlic, Indian gooseberry, Overeating, Suillus luteus
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Obstetric/Gynecologic
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No underlying causes
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Oncologic
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Ovarian cancer, Extranodal Marginal Zone B-cell Lymphoma of Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue, Colonic cancer, Duodenal cancer, Duodenal lymphoma, Esophageal carcinoma, Gastric cancer, Gastric lymphoma, Gastrointestinal tumors, Pancreatic cancer
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Opthalmologic
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No underlying causes
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Overdose / Toxicity
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Niacin, Vitamin C
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Psychiatric
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No underlying causes
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Pulmonary
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No underlying causes
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Renal / Electrolyte
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Hypercalcaemia, Uremia
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Rheum / Immune / Allergy
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Oral allergy syndrome, Sarcoidosis, Scleroderma
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Sexual
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No underlying causes
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Trauma
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No underlying causes
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Urologic
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No underlying causes
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Miscellaneous
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Couvade, Gulf War syndrome, Alcohol, Gas, Stress, Tobacco, Obesity, SSRI discontinuation syndrome, Trichophagia
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In alphabetical order
4-Chlorodehydromethyltestosterone,
Adefovir (patient information),
Amanita phalloides,
Atazanavir (patient information),
Cholestyramine (patient information),
Cholestyramine Resin (patient information),
Colofac,
Couvade,
Diabulimia,
Duloxetine,
Eating fatty foods
Eating just before sleeping
Eating spicy foods
Eating too late in the evening
Efavirenz (patient information),
Emtricitabine (patient information),
Epoetin Alfa Injection (patient information),
Excess alcohol consumption
Excess caffeine consumption
Fentanyl Skin Patches (patient information),
Frovatriptan (patient information),
Garlic,
Gulf War syndrome,
Hookworm,
Imatinib (patient information),
Indian gooseberry,
Interferon Beta-1b Injection (patient information),
Lithium (patient information),
Meropenem Injection (patient information),
Multiple chemical sensitivity,
Niacin,
Oral allergy syndrome,
Ovarian cancer,
Overeating,
Oxycodone and aspirin (patient information),
Pergolide (patient information),
Pramlintide injection (patient information),
Primary hyperparathyroidism,
Quetiapine (patient information),
Rivastigmine (patient information),
Simvastatin,
Smoking,
Sodium dichloroisocyanurate,
SSRI discontinuation syndrome,
Suillus luteus,
Tadalafil,
Tiotropium Oral Inhalation (patient information),
Trichophagia,
Tropical sprue,
Vitamin C
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