Dyspepsia means painful, difficult, or disturbed digestion not associated with a definitive pathologic condition.
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A painful burning sensation in the stomach, belching, and nausea are all signs of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but they may also be... Read more »
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Heartburn. Heartburn is the primary symptom of GERD. It is a burning sensation that spreads up from the stomach to the chest and throat. Heartburn is... Read more »
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Dyspepsia. The most common symptoms of peptic ulcer are known collectively as dyspepsia. However, peptic ulcers can occur without dyspepsia or any... Read more »
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Deciding which treatment is best for patients with symptoms of dyspepsia or peptic ulcer disease depends on a number of factors.An endoscopy to... Read more »
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A person with chronic heartburn is also likely to have GERD. (Occasional heartburn does not necessarily indicate the presence of GERD.) The following... Read more »