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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

What Causes 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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...problems can include:  Cramps Diarrhea Nausea Indigestion  These problems can be mild to... 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 »
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 »
Heart Attack Patient Guide, Part I: Symptoms
...pain can also radiate to the teeth, the gums, or through to the back. Additional symptoms may include indigestion, nausea, vomiting, palpitations, cold perspiration, weakness, dizziness, cough,... Read more »
Nourishing the Body Nourishes the Soul
...your body the proper signals (such as your saliva producing digestive enzymes) and you can end up with indigestion as well as not even remembering what you ate. A clog in the works According to... Read more »
What is a 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 »

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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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