What are the symptoms of indigestion (dyspepsia)?
Some characteristic symptoms of indigestion are burning in the stomach or upper abdomen, heartburn, abdominal pain, bloating (full feeling), belching and gas, nausea, vomiting, acidic taste, “growling” stomach, and sometimes diarrhea. Symptoms of indigestion usually increase in times of stress, and decrease in times of relaxation. The main symptoms of indigestion are: Pain, which may be in the upper part of the abdomen or the chest. This may not always be related to eating. Heartburn, a burning pain caused by reflux (regurgitation) of the stomach’s contents back up the oesophagus (gullet). The medical term for the condition is gastrooesophageal reflux (GORD). The pain is normally felt in the centre of the chest or behind the sternum (breastbone). If severe, it can be hard to distinguish from a heart attack. Loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting. Flatulence, burping or belching.
