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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Signs 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

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

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...start to swell, see a doctor. If you think you have indigestion (a common sign of heart attack... Read more »

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...ways: Trouble sleeping Headaches, back or neck pain Indigestion in the form of constipation,... Read more »

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

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 »
Chronic cholecystitis
Cholecystitis - chronic Symptoms Chronic indigestion Vague abdominal pain Nausea Belching Signs and tests ... 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 »
Helicobacter pylori gastritis
...gastritis, you may have some of the following symptoms: Abdominal pain Dyspepsia or indigestion Bloating and fullness Mild nausea (may be relieved by vomiting) ... Read more »
Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms
...fluid or a mass within the abdomen)Pelvic pressure or crampsDigestive problems such as gas, bloating, indigestion and stomach painBowel and bladder problems such as constipation and frequent... Read more »

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Medications

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

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

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

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

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

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