Do I Have Indigestion?

Do you feel full too soon while eating a meal (you haven't eaten much of your meal, but you already feel full and may not be able to finish eating)?

Do you feel uncomfortably full after eating a meal?

Do you feel a mild to severe pain in the area between the bottom of your breastbone and your navel (your upper abdomen)?

Do you feel an uncomfortable heat or burning sensation in your upper abdomen?

Do you have bloating (an uncomfortable sensation of tightness due to a buildup of gas)?

Do you have belching or flatulence (passing wind)?

Do you have a loud growling or gurgling in your stomach?

Do you feel nausea (you feel as though you want to vomit)?

Do you have vomiting?

Do you have heartburn (a pain or burning feeling in the center of your chest that may radiate into your neck or back during or after eating)?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have indigestion. Indigestion or dyspepsia is a medical term that describes discomfort or persistent or recurrent pain in the upper abdomen. Indigestion is an extremely common problem that can affect people of all ages and of both sexes, and everyone can experience it in a slightly different way. The risk of indigestion can be increased by excessive alcohol consumption, the use of drugs that can irritate the stomach (aspirin, painkillers), emotional problems, as well as conditions in which there is an abnormality in the digestive tract, such as ulcers. Indigestion can occur occasionally or even daily.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have indigestion. Indigestion is also known as dyspepsia or an upset stomach. It is a functional disorder characterized by an improper function of the gastrointestinal organs, mainly the stomach and the first part of small intestine. The symptoms of indigestion are usually provoked by eating, and people can generally identify the food that is causing them problems. People who have indigestion do not have problems with the same type of food, so there is no universal diet plan that can prevent this condition. A diagnosis is based on your medical history, a physical examination, endoscopy, and additional tests.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have indigestion. Indigestion or dyspepsia is a common medical condition that refers to problems with digesting food. It can be an occasional or ongoing problem. In most cases, digestive symptoms are caused by increased sensitivity of the mucous membrane of the digestive tract (e.g. to acidity). People who have indigestion can lead a normal life with small changes in their diet and lifestyle. Your doctor may also prescribe certain medications to prevent and treat your symptoms. Indigestion can also be a symptom of another disease. In this case, treatment of the underlying disease will also eliminate indigestion.