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Indigestion is a vague feeling of abdominal discomfort - possibly including belching, heartburn, a feeling of fullness, bloating, and nausea. |
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Symptoms
The digestive problems may have an identifiable cause, such as bacterial or viral infection, peptic ulcer, gallbladde...
Causes
Drinking too much alcohol; Eating spicy foods; Eating fatty or greasy foods; Eating too much (overeating; Eating too ...
Tests
A physical examination by a health care professional may reveal mid-abdominal pain . A rectal examination may be done...
Treatments
Allow enough time for meals; Chew food carefully and completely; Avoid arguments during meals; Avoid excitement or ex...
Complications
Statistics show an average of 20% of patients with dyspepsia have duodenalor gastric ulcer disease, 20% have irritabl...
Doctor Specialties
Seek immediate medical help if your symptoms include jaw pain, chest pain, back pain, profuse sweating, anxiety, or a...
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