Definition:
Dyspepsia is best known as an upset stomach, indigestion, or acid indigestion. Symptoms can include a feeling of unusual fullness or bloating, heartburn, nausea and belching. It can be caused by eating too much or too fast, spicy foods, stress, and medical conditions (see links below), among other causes.
Dyspepsia is best known as an upset stomach, indigestion, or acid indigestion. Symptoms can include a feeling of unusual fullness or bloating, heartburn, nausea and belching. It can be caused by eating too much or too fast, spicy foods, stress, and medical conditions (see links below), among other causes.
Dyspepsia can be a side effect of many medications, including aspirin, NSAIDS like ibuprofen and naproxen, and some drugs prescribed for conditions like bipolar disorder. Some examples of the bipolar medications that can cause dyspepsia are:
A person with dyspepsia is "dyspeptic."Pronunciation: dis-PEP-shuh, dis-PEP-see-uh
Also Known As: Indigestion, acid indigestion, upset stomach
