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Dyspepsia (indigestion)

Dyspepsia (indigestion)
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goodtoknow says: Dyspepsia is just another word for indigestion. The main symptoms are pain, heartburn, bloating, belching, nausea and vomiting, related to eating. Most people get indigestion, particularly after a large spicy meal and it's usually nothing to worry about. Antacid liquids and tablets are very effective. However, if you keep getting it, tell your doctor because it could mean you have a bacterial infection called H. pylori and may need antibiotics. Other causes include acid reflux, anti-inflammatory medicines such as aspirin and ibuprofen and stomach ulcers which may very rarely be cancerous. But the vast majority are mild and nothing to worry about.

For a full medical explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatments of dyspepsia from patient.co.uk, read on.

Dyspepsia (indigestion) is a term which describes pain and sometimes other symptoms which come from your upper gut (the stomach, oesophagus or duodenum). There are various causes (described below). Treatment depends on the likely cause.

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