Perspective by Ken Budd June 11, 2023 at 7:00 a.m. EDT My symptoms started at least a day before I felt any chest pain. I’d become winded and sweaty after carrying some boxes up and down steps. That evening, I felt pain in my shoulder, neck and back that made it hard to sleep. Twice...
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Tests for Indigestion (Dyspepsia)
By Michael Greenwood, M.Sc.Reviewed by Aimee Molineux Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is described as recurrent or chronic pain in the upper abdomen, accompanied by difficulty digesting food. It is commonly caused by stomach ulcers or gastroesophageal reflux. It presents symptoms such as nausea, pain, or burning in the upper abdomen, discomfort after eating, and early satiety...
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Common Causes of Indigestion (Dyspepsia)
By Michael Greenwood, M.Sc. Reviewed by Aimee Molineux Indigestion, or dyspepsia, describes any discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen. The symptoms of dyspepsia include heartburn, early satiety, burping, gas, and nausea, among various similar gastrointestinal issues. Most adults have experienced indigestion at some point in their lives, usually unaccompanied by any other serious illness. However, long-lasting or...