Sign or Symptom
dyspepsia

dys·pep·sia [ dis-pep-shuh, -see-uh ]
Subclass of:
Signs and Symptoms, Digestive
Etymology:
Greek dys = bad + pepsis = digestion + -ia = condition
Also called:
Upset stomach
Definitions related to dyspepsia:
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A heterogeneous group of symptoms that are localized in the epigastric region. Typical dyspeptic symptoms include postprandial fullness, early satiation, epigastric pain and epigastric burning, but other upper gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, belching or abdominal bloating often occur.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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An uncomfortable, often painful feeling in the stomach, resulting from impaired digestion. Symptoms include burning stomach pain, bloating, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting. Causes include gastritis, gastric ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, pancreatic disease, and gallbladder disease.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Impaired digestion, especially after eating.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen; upset stomach or indigestion.Harvard Dictionary of Health TermsHarvard Medical Publishing, 2011
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Upper abdominal discomfort associated with food intake characterized by post prandial fullness, early satiety and/or epigastric pain or burning.NICHD Pediatric TerminologyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(indigestion) Nearly everyone has had indigestion at one time. It's a feeling of discomfort or a burning feeling in your upper abdomen. You may have heartburn or belch and feel bloated. You may also feel nauseated, or even throw up. You might get indigestion from eating too much or too fast, eating high-fat foods, or eating when you're stressed. Smoking, drinking too much alcohol, using some medicines, being tired, and having ongoing stress can also cause indigestion or make it worse. Sometimes the cause is a problem with the digestive tract, like an ulcer or GERD. Avoiding foods and situations that seem to cause it may help. Because indigestion can be a sign of a more serious problem, see your health care provider if it lasts for more than two weeks or if you have severe pain or other symptoms. Your health care provider may use x-rays, lab tests, and an upper endoscopy to diagnose the cause. You may need medicines to treat the symptoms. NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney DiseasesMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A disorder characterized by an uncomfortable, often painful feeling in the stomach, resulting from impaired digestion. Symptoms include burning stomach, bloating, heartburn, nausea and vomiting.Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse EventsU.S. National Institutes of Health, 2021
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Dyspepsia is a sensation of pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen; it often is recurrent. It may be described as indigestion, gassiness, early satiety, postprandial fullness, gnawing, or burning. There are several common causes of dyspepsia.Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Indigestion - also called dyspepsia or an upset stomach - is a general term that describes discomfort in your upper abdomen. Indigestion is not a disease, but rather some symptoms you experience, including abdominal pain and a feeling of fullness soon after you start eating...Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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