Research Notes on Indigestion
Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is discomfort or a burning feeling in the upper abdomen, often accompanied by nausea, abdominal bloating, belching, and sometimes vomiting. Often indigestion is not a serious health condition, but sometimes it may be a sign of an underlying intestinal disorder such as peptic ulcer, gallbladder disease or chronic appendicitis.
Fast Facts:
- Indigestion can be accompanied by heartburn.
- Avoiding foods and situations that can cause indigestion is one of the most successful ways to treat the problem.
- As long as your indigestion doesn't go on for a long time or is not excessively painful, it's probably nothing out of the ordinary.
- Indigestion accounts for roughly 70% of all gastrointestinal complaints.
5 Great Resources on Indigestion
- WrongDiagnosis: Indigestion
- A.D.A.M. (via Medline Plus): Indigestion
- Cleveland Clinic: Indigestion
- University of Virginia Health System: Indigestion
- John Hopkins Medicine: Indigestion
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What is Indigestion?
- National Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse: Indigestion
- Wikipedia: Indigestion | Acid Indigestion
- MedicineNet: Dyspepsia
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary: Definition of Indigestion
- Ohio State University Medical Center: Indigestion
What Are The Symptoms of Indigestion?
- WrongDiagnosis: Symptoms of Indigestion
- A Healthy Me: Symptoms of Dyspepsia
- Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Indigestion
- BBC Health: Symptoms of Indigestion
- NHS Direct: Symptoms of Indigestion
What Are The Causes and Complications of Indigestion?
- A.D.A.M. (via Medline Plus): Causes of Indigestion
- March of Dimes: Heartburn and Indigestion During Pregnancy
- WrongDiagnosis: Causes of Indigestion
- A Healthy Me: Causes of Dyspepsia
- Thompson Gale (via Healthline): Causes of Indigestion
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Indigestion?
- WrongDiagnosis: Treatment for Indigestion
- A Healthy Me: Treatment of Dyspepsia
- Thompson Gale (via Healthline): Treatment of Indigestion
- BBC Health: Treatment of Indigestion
- NHS Direct: Indigestion Treatment
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Indigestion?
- Acupuncture.com: Indigestion
- A World of Aromatherapy: Treatment of Indigestion
- Health World: Treatment of Indigestion | Homeopathic Medicines for Indigestion, Gas, and Heartburn
- Thompson Gale (via Healthline): Herbal Medicine for Indigestion
- PeaceHealth: Homeopathic Remedies for Indigestion and Gas
What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Indigestion?
- Thompson Gale (via Healthline): Specific Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Merck Manual: Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Cleveland Clinic: Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Medline Plus: Gastrointestinal Disorders
How Do You Prevent Indigestion?
- Thompson Game (via Healthline): Prevention of Indigestion
- Mayo Clinic (via Yahoo Health): Prevent Upset Stomach
- NHS Direct: Indigestion Prevention
- Health A to Z: Prevention of Indigestion
- eHow: How to Prevent Indigestion
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Indigestion
- Dr. Spock: Heartburn and Indigestion in Pregnancy
- HealthBoards: Discussion on Indigestion
- Dr. Briffa: Combating Indigestion Without Drugs
- Teri Today Message Board: Discussion About Pregnancy and Indigestion
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Indigestion
- PubMed Central: Medical Journal Articles on Indigestion
- New England Journal of Medicine: Medical Journal Articles on Indigestion
- JAMA: Medical Journal Articles on Indigestion
- Oxford Journals: Medical Journal Articles on Indigestion
- Google Scholar: Medical Articles on Indigestion
Clinical Trials on Indigestion
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials on Indigestion
- Center Watch: Clinical Trials on Indigestion
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Peptic Ulcer
- Gas
- Bloating
- Indigestion and Pregnancy
- Belching
- Gallbladder Disease
- Chronic Appendicitis
- Nausea
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