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Indigestion Definition
Common names:
  • Dyspepsia
  • Gastric Upset
  • Indigestion
  • Stomach Upset
  • Upset Stomach
A person with indigestion has mild discomfort in the stomach or upper abdomen after eating. Although indigestion may be caused by poor digestion, it is usually caused by eating a large meal too quickly.

Symptoms that are often associated with indigestion include:
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Last Updated: Jul 18, 2008
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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