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The symptom "indigestion" is not usually accurate enough for a full diagnosis. People use the word indigestion to mean various abdominal symptoms such as gas, wind, diarrhea, heartburn, reflux, nausea, abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort, abdominal swelling, or other digestive symptoms. The causes of these various digestive symptoms needs to be explored for more precise information....more »
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Indigestion.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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Some of the possible treatments listed in sources for treatment of Indigestion may include:
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Real-life user stories relating to Indigestion:
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Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Indigestion. Some of these are listed below :
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Indigestion as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Indigestion
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Indigestion as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques to assess the symptom: Indigestion. These will include a physical examination and possibly diagnostic tests. (Note: A physical exam is always done, diagnostic tests may or may not be performed depending on the suspected condition) Your doctor will ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to openly share any pertinent information to help your doctor make an accurate diagnosis.
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Rare types of medical conditions and diseases in related medical categories:
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Indigestion, also known as upset stomach or dyspepsia, is a painful or burning feeling in the upper abdomen, often accompanied by nausea, abdominal bloating, belching, and sometimes vomiting. (Source: excerpt from Indigestion: NIDDK)
Indigestion, also known as upset stomach or dyspepsia, is a painful or burning... (Source: excerpt from Indigestion: NIDDK)
A disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
The list of organs typically affected by Indigestion may include, but is not limited to:
The list below shows some of the causes of Indigestion mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Indigestion. Of the 112 causes of Indigestion that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Indigestion' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Indigestion based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Indigestion, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Subtypes of Indigestion:
Dyspepsia (71 causes), Non-ulcer dyspepsia
Medical Conditions associated with Indigestion:
Digestive symptoms (5299 causes), Dyspepsia (71 causes), Abdominal symptoms (5930 causes), Digestive system symptoms (5299 causes), Throat symptoms (3410 causes), Respiratory symptoms (5166 causes), Stomach symptoms (3217 causes), Mouth symptoms (6864 causes), Breathing symptoms (3381 causes), Breath symptoms (3023 causes), Esophagus symptoms (3079 causes), Head symptoms (10192 causes), Face symptoms (8109 causes)
Symptoms related to Indigestion:
Gas (201 causes), Wind, Diarrhea (2312 causes), Heartburn (163 causes), Reflux, Nausea (2564 causes), Abdominal pain (2568 causes), Abdominal discomfort (109 causes), Abdominal swelling (499 causes), Digestive symptoms (5299 causes)
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