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Causes Of Indigestion

Health Encyclopedia: Indigestion

Definition

Indigestion is a vague feeling of abdominal discomfort -- possibly including belching, a feeling of fullness, bloating, and nausea.

Alternative Names

Dyspepsia; Uncomfortable fullness after meals

Considerations

Indigestion is usually not a serious health problem, unless it comes with other symptoms.

Indigestion is a common problem. It may be triggered by eating particular foods, or drinking wine or carbonated drinks. It may also be caused...

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Expert & Community Posts

Acid Reflux and Asthma

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...would like to discuss the connection between acid indigestion/acid reflux (gastroesophageal... Read more »

Dealing with Anxiety Symptoms: Stomach Problems

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...problems can include: Cramps Diarrhea Nausea Indigestion These problems can be mild to... Read more »

Get a Good Night's Sleep... by Doing This During the Day

By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

...you sleep well. There are many foods that cause indigestion, especially at night. When we lay... Read more »

What Is It Like to Take Oral Prednisone?

By Merely Me , Health Expert

...National MS Society: "This medication can cause indigestion and stomach discomfort. Always... Read more »

Unraveling Health and Emergency Care

By Ann Bartlett , Health Expert

...along with beer bothered my stomach giving me acid indigestion. When I talked to my GP about... Read more »

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Health Guide

The Symptoms of Heart Attack and Stroke

...be tingling or numb. Nausea, vomitingCold sweats, shortness of breath and lightheadednessFeeling of indigestion Dizziness, weakness, and faintingAbdominal pain Signs of a StrokeCommon... Read more »

Indigestion

...gum -- it may cause air swallowing. A calm environment and rest may help relieve stress-related indigestion. Avoid aspirin and NSAIDs (use acetaminophen instead). If you must take them, do... Read more »

Bernstein test

Acid perfusion test Normal Values The test results will be negative. What abnormal results mean Positive test indicates that the... Read more »

What are Symptoms of Heart Attack?

...be tingling or numb. Nausea, vomitingCold sweats, shortness of breath and lightheadednessFeeling of indigestion Dizziness, weakness, and faintingAbdominal painIf you believe you are... Read more »

What is a Heart Attack?

Images

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Medications

Tagamet Oral Uses and How to Use

...too much acid in the stomach (also called acid indigestion or sour stomach). It is also used... Read more »

Alkets Oral Uses and How to Use

...stomach acid such as heartburn, upset stomach, or indigestion. It is an antacid that works... Read more »

Pepcid Oral Uses and How to Use

...symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this... Read more »

Clarinex Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...Side Effects Throat discomfort, muscle pain, nausea, indigestion, loss of appetite, diarrhea,... Read more »

Clarinex Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...Side Effects Throat discomfort, muscle pain, nausea, indigestion, loss of appetite, diarrhea,... Read more »

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