Severe Indigestion
Indigestion (dyspepsia) is a vague feeling of discomfort in the upper belly or abdomen during or right after eating. This may include:
- A feeling of heat, burning, or pain in the area between the navel and the lower part of the breastbone
- A feeling of fullness that is bothersome and occurs soon after the meal begins or when it is over
Indigestion is NOT the same as
Alternative Names
Dyspepsia; Uncomfortable fullness after meals
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