Indigestion is pain in the upper part of the belly. It is also called dyspepsia. It often occurs with bloating, burning, burping, and nausea. Most of the time it happens while or after eating. It's usually minor and goes away within several hours.
Sometimes it can be hard to pinpoint the cause of this problem. Home treatment and over-the-counter medicine often can control symptoms. Try to avoid the foods and situations that cause it. This may keep it from coming back.
Indigestion is a general term used to describe symptoms of stomach upset, particularly after eating. Most people have indigestion from time to time.
Common symptoms of indigestion include:
Occasional indigestion is not a concern. Usually home treatment is all that is needed to treat occasional indigestion. If indigestion occurs over and over, a visit to a doctor is needed.
Dyspepsia is a common symptom and can include:
Most people will experience some symptoms of dyspepsia within their lifetimes.
Treatment for dyspepsia depends on what is causing the problem. If no specific cause is found, treatment focuses on relieving symptoms with medicine.
You can make changes to your lifestyle to help relieve your symptoms of dyspepsia. Here are some things to try:
The most common kind of dyspepsia is called functional dyspepsia. This is when you have dyspepsia symptoms, but there is no clear cause.
Sometimes other health problems cause dyspepsia symptoms. Some examples are:
Call 911 anytime you think your child may need emergency care. For example, call if:
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
Watch closely for changes in your child's health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
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