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  Indigestion
Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is a painful or burning feeling in the upper abdomen and is usually accompanied by nausea, bloating or gas, a feeling of fullness, and, sometimes, vomiting.
While indigestion may be the result of a disease or an ulcer in the digestive tract, most often it is the result of eating too much, eating too quickly, eating high-fat foods, or eating during stressful situations.
If the indigestion is accompanied by vomiting, weight loss or appetite loss, fl tarry stools or blood in the vomit, severe pain the upper right abdomen, shortness of breath, sweating, or radiating pain, it may be an indication of a more serious problem.
www.healthsystem.virginia.edu /uvahealth/adult_digest/indigtn.cfm   (352 words)

  
 Indigestion Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine - Find Articles
Indigestion, which is sometimes called dyspepsia, is a general term covering a group of nonspecific symptoms in the digestive tract.
Indigestion or dyspepsia is a widespread condition, estimated to occur in 25% of the adult population of the United States.
Indigestion often accompanies an emotional upset, because the part of the nervous system involved in the so-called "fight-or-flight" response also affects the digestive tract.
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 Indigestion
When indigestion become chronic, it is a source of constant pain in the middle-to-upper part of the stomach.
If you suspect that your indigestion is caused by eating certain foods, a food diary in which you list every food and beverage consumed throughout the day is the best aid to help you establish a possible link.
Few people with indigestion complain of spices being a problem, but if your food diary shows a routine upset after you eat a certain herb or spice, by all means, eliminate it.
www.grandtimes.com /indigestion.html   (1327 words)

  
 Indigestion
Indigestion can often be prevented by attention to one's diet, general stress level, and ways of managing stress.
Indigestion is sometimes caused by abnormal patterns in the motility of the stomach.
Indigestion is sometimes caused by the reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus.
www.lifesteps.com /gm/Atoz/ency/indigestion.jsp   (1676 words)

  
 Indigestion
Indigestion is often a sign of an underlying problem, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers or gallbladder disease, rather than a condition of its own.
Indigestion is not caused by excess stomach acid.
Because indigestion is a symptom rather than a disease, treatment usually depends upon the underlying condition causing the indigestion.
www.webmd.com /content/article/90/100650.htm   (809 words)

  
 MGC-Indigestion
Indigestion can be caused by a disease in the digestive tract, but for many people, it results from eating too much, eating too quickly, eating high-fat foods, or eating during stressful situations.
This type of indigestion – called functional or nonulcer dyspepsia – may be caused by a problem in the muscular squeezing action of the stomach (motility).
To treat indigestion caused by a functional problem in the digestive tract, the doctor may prescribe medicine that affects stomach motility.
www.midwestgastro.com /patient_education/indigestion.html   (326 words)

  
 Information about Indigestion
Indigestion, also called upset stomach or dyspepsia, is discomfort or a burning feeling in the upper abdomen.
Indigestion is often accompanied by nausea, abdominal bloating, belching, and sometimes vomiting.
Indigestion might be caused by a disease in the digestive tract.
www.mamashealth.com /stomach/indigs.asp   (182 words)

  
 Indigestion Information on Healthline
Indigestion, which is sometimes called dyspepsia,is a general term covering a group of nonspecific symptoms in the digestive tract.
Most people with indigestion do not feel sick enough to see a doctor; nonetheless, it is a common reason for office visits.
This group also includes people who find that their indigestion is relieved by taking antacids or eating a small amount of food.
www.healthline.com /galecontent/indigestion   (991 words)

  
 Indigestion - healing with herbs, vitamins and minerals.
There are also metabolic and internal factors involved, which may be the cause of indigestion in an individual; therefore imbalances in the levels of bile and other gastric juices, fluctuations in the level of stomach acids and an overproduction of enzymes can all be contributors.
Indigestion therefore follows and the digestive process is affected leading to symptoms like nausea and bloating if any of these components are present in low levels or are depleted in the stomach.
Indigestion can also be remedied using the horsetail herb as a tea, this can be drunk 1-3 cups a day, a tbsp.
www.herbs2000.com /disorders/indigestion.htm   (2351 words)

  
 Indigestion - Primary Care Consultants
Indigestion, also known as upset stomach or dyspepsia, is a painful or burning feeling in the upper abdomen, often accompanied by nausea, abdominal bloating, belching, and sometimes vomiting.
Indigestion might be caused by a disease or an ulcer in the digestive tract, but for most people, it results from eating too much, eating too quickly, eating high-fat foods, or eating during stressful situations.
To treat indigestion caused by a functional problem in the digestive tract, the doctor may prescribe medicine that affects stomach movement.
www.pccdocs.com /patientresources/patient_pamphlets/indigestion.htm   (369 words)

  
 Indigestion, Heartburn, and Low Stomach Acidity   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Sometimes symptoms associated with indigestion are caused by diseases unrelated to the gastrointestinal tract.
The symptoms of indigestion or upset stomach may include painful or burning sensations in the upper abdomen, bloating, belching, diffuse abdominal pain, heartburn, passing gas, nausea, and occasionally vomiting.
Doctors have observed that heartburn and indigestion may be relieved in some people by avoiding or reducing the intake of caffeine and alcohol.
www.kroger.com /hn/Concern/Indigestion.htm   (3671 words)

  
 CORE | Indigestion   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Indigestion is a general term used to describe discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen or chest, usually after meals.
Indigestion symptoms may be caused by inflammation of the stomach lining, which can occur as a result of over-indulgence in alcohol, the use of aspirin-like drugs, or due to infection.
Indigestion is characterised by pain centred in the upper abdomen.
www.digestivedisorders.org.uk /Default.aspx?docname=doc_indigestion2   (990 words)

  
 indigestion
It's pretty well known that indigestion is caused by harmful bacteria in the stomach (Heliobacter Pylori, or H. Pylori).
When an attack of indigestion is especially acute, however, and DGL doesn't seem to be working, I reach for something stronger.
Of course, the reason you suffer from indigestion in the first place is that your digestion system is relatively weak.
www.treelight.com /health/healing/Indigestion.html   (3328 words)

  
 Indigestion
Indigestion is a vague feeling of abdominal discomfort -- possibly including a feeling of fullness, belching, bloating, and nausea.
Indigestion is rarely a serious health problem, unless it is accompanied by other symptoms.
Rarely, the discomfort of a heart attack is mistaken for indigestion.
www.healthscout.com /ency/1/003260.html   (242 words)

  
 Hypnosis Soothes Indigestion
Indigestion is an extremely common condition that causes discomfort after eating.
The hypnotherapy consists of inducing hypnosis through eye fixation and closure followed by progressive muscle relaxation and guiding the patient through a series of imaginary and touch-based suggestions of disease improvement, such as placing a hand on their abdomen and imagining a reduction of symptoms.
After 16 weeks of treatment, symptoms scores were improved by 59% in the hypnotherapy group compared with 41% in the supportive group and 33% in the medication group.
www.webmd.com /content/article/57/65943.htm   (516 words)

  
 Acupuncture.Com - Indigestion - Chinese, Western Medicine and Nutrition
Indigestion, also known as upset stomach or dyspepsia, is discomfort or a burning feeling in the upper abdomen, often accompanied by nausea, abdominal bloating, belching, and sometimes vomiting.
Indigestion might be caused by a disease in the digestive tract such as ulcer or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but for many people, it results from eating too much, eating too quickly, eating high-fat foods, or eating during stressful situations.
In the process of diagnosis, a person may have x rays of the stomach and small intestine or undergo endoscopy, in which the doctor uses an instrument to look at the inside of the stomach.
www.acupuncture.com /conditions/indigestc.htm   (559 words)

  
 Indigestion (Dyspepsia) | AHealthyMe.com
Dyspepsia -- commonly known as indigestion -- is a catch-all term for pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen.
Everything from stress to certain painkillers can cause indigestion, but with treatment and some basic lifestyle changes, most people find they can be free of it.
Indigestion, for example, is nonspecific: it's often used to describe a feeling of over-fullness, bloating, or discomfort after eating.
www.ahealthyme.com /topic/indigestion   (1256 words)

  
 INDIGESTION
The term ‘indigestion’ is a layman’s term and is used to cover the symptoms of a few different medical conditions.
Gastric indigestion, or indigestion of the stomach, is sometimes called dyspepsia by doctors.
If you have persistent indigestion, your doctor may suggest tests such as an endoscopy (where a long tube is passed down your throat to view your stomach); a barium meal test (which involves swallowing a barium solution that will show up on X-rays of your chest and stomach); or an ultrasound (which can diagnose gallstones).
www.mydr.com.au /?article=3283   (672 words)

  
 Indigestion & Heartburn - Natural Alternatives
Most Americans approximately one in three suffer from occasional indigestion, an umbrella term used to describe symptoms such as heartburn, upset stomach, bloating, gas and slow digestion.
Hiatal hernia, a condition in which the opening where the esophagus and stomach meet becomes overly wide and protrudes, is a common cause of recurrent indigestion.
By itself, indigestion is a cause of discomfort but is not harmful to your health.
www.bodyandfitness.com /Information/Health/indigestion.htm   (1461 words)

  
 Indigestion - WrongDiagnosis.com
Indigestion is a condition that is frequently caused by eating too fast, especially by eating high-fat foods quickly.
Detailed information about the causes of Indigestion including medication causes and drug interaction causes can be found in our causes pages.
With a diagnosis of Indigestion, it is also important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Indigestion.
www.wrongdiagnosis.com /i/indigestion/intro.htm   (726 words)

  
 MotherNature.com - Indigestion, Heartburn, and Low Stomach Acidity   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The most common cause of heartburn is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), in which the sphincter between the esophagus and the stomach is not functioning properly.
Dietary changes that may be helpful: Doctors have observed that heartburn and indigestion may be relieved in some people by avoiding or reducing the intake of caffeine and alcohol.
One double-blind trial found that a combination with peppermint, caraway, and fennel was useful in reducing gas and cramping in people with indigestion.
www.mothernature.com /Library/Ency/Index.cfm/Id/1037005   (3328 words)

  
 Indigestion   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Indigestion and heartburn are common problems for both kids and grownups.
But don't take any medicine for indigestion unless your parents or doctor says it's OK. Most of the ones that are advertised on TV are meant for adults, not kids.
You may need to be examined, have stomach X-rays or other tests to make sure your indigestion is not the sign of another problem in your digestive tract.
kidshealth.org /kid/ill_injure/aches/indigestion.html   (679 words)

  
 Acid Indigestion Symptoms
Acid Indigestion (also referred to as sour stomach or upset stomach), is a term used to describe abdominal discomfort often associated with food intake.
Heartburn is an acid indigestion symptom that often accompanies an upset stomach.
However, frequent and severe acid indigestion symptoms or symptoms of heartburn may be signs of a serious condition that requires treatment under a doctor's supervision.
www.alka-seltzer.com /as/facts.htm   (244 words)

  
 Indigestion - Indigestion products
Indigestion is both functional and non-functional or ulcer based or non ulcer based.
The treatment of Indigestion or Dyspepsia is based on the various symptoms and causes behind the disease.
Some researchers are of the view that indigestion could be only treated by a thorough cleansing of the digestive tract; this could be achieved by adding lots of fruits in the patient’s diet.
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 Indigestion: Health Topics: University of Iowa Health Care
Indigestion, also called upset stomach, is a discomfort or burning feeling in the upper abdomen, which may be felt after eating.
Indigestion is common in adults, but rarely a serious health problem.
Occasionally, some people may have indigestion that is not related to any behavior, food, or drink that would normally cause indigestion.
www.uihealthcare.com /topics/digestivesystem/dige4418.html   (367 words)

  
 Indigestion News
Indigestion News continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
It seems some of the reasons we get indigestion may be related to heart failure, and a new study has researchers taking a harder look at the heartburn...
Shares of Axcan Pharma lost more than a quarter of their value Wednesday after a key indigestion drug it was hoping to market failed to reach its primary goal in a major clinical trial.
www.topix.net /health/indigestion   (653 words)

  
 BBC - Health - Conditions - Indigestion
Indigestion is also called dyspepsia and is a pain felt in the upper part of the abdomen underneath the rib cage.
This might be mild or very severe - many people suffering indigestion for the first time think they're having a heart attack.
Dyspepsia may be caused by inflammation of the stomach lining, ulcers, gallstones or irritable bowel.
www.bbc.co.uk /health/conditions/indigestion1.shtml   (301 words)

  
 Indigestion
Indigestion, or dyspepsia, is a frequent complaint among people of all ages.
However, indigestion should not be tolerated simply because it is common.
Because drugs may actually aggravate indigestion or cause other harmful side effects, until you and your chiropractor correct the cause of your disorder, your doctor may recommend an all-natural remedy.
www.drbob4health.com /OHUArticles/Indigestion.htm   (1082 words)

  
 Indigestion
Indigestion is a general term used to describe discomfort in the upper abdomen.
The earliest sign of a stomach tumor may be microscopic internal bleeding, which may only be detected by tests that check your stool for blood.
Avoid anything that triggers indigestion, such as fatty and spicy foods, carbonated beverages, caffeine and alcohol.
www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library/DG/00018.html   (543 words)

  
 Indigestion - WrongDiagnosis.com
The symptom "indigestion" is not usually accurate enough for a full diagnosis.
People use the word indigestion to mean various abdominal symptoms such as gas, wind, diarrhea, heartburn, reflux, nausea, abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort, abdominal swelling, or other digestive symptoms.
When you follow a link to our interactive multiple symptoms page, you will be able to modify your list by adding and removing symptoms thus helping to better research your condition.
www.wrongdiagnosis.com /sym/indigestion.htm   (1095 words)

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