UPSET STOMACH also known as DYSPEPSIA or INDIGESTION, refers to a condition of impaired digestion. It is a medical condition characterized by chronic or recurrent pain in the upper abdomen, upper abdominal fullness and feeling full earlier than expected when eating. It can be accompanied by bloating, belching, nausea, or heartburn. Dyspepsia is a common problem, and is frequently due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or gastritis, but in a small minority may be the first symptom of peptic ulcer disease (an ulcer of the stomach or duodenum) and occasionally cancer. Hence, unexplained newly-onset dyspepsia in people over 55 or the presence of other alarming symptoms may require further investigations.
CAUSES OF UPSET STOMACH:
- Bacterial Infection
- Digestive Disorder
- Anxiety/Worry
- Irregular or Excessive Eating
- Stress
- Alcohol
- Regular use of Pain Killers
SYMPTOMS OF UPSET STOMACH:
- Stomach ache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Bloating
- Heartburn
- Chest pain
- Diarrhea
- Lethargy
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