Dyspepsia (patient information)
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Overview
Indigestion (dyspepsia) is a vague feeling of discomfort in the upper belly or abdomen during or right after eating.
What are the symptoms of Dyspepsia?
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
Bloating] or nausea are less common symptoms.
NOTE: Indigestion is NOT the same as heartburn.
What causes Dyspepsia?
Indigestion may be triggered by:
- Drinking too much alcohol
- Eating spicy, fatty, or greasy foods
- Eating too much (overeating)
- Eating too fast
- Emotional stress or nervousness
- High-fiber foods
- Tobacco smoking
- Too much caffeine
Other causes of indigestion are:
- Gallstones
- Gastritis (when the lining of the stomach becomes inflamed or swollen)
- Swelling of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
- Ulcers (stomach or intestinal ulcer)
- Use of certain drugs such as antibiotics, aspirin, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)