Dyspepsia
Dyspepsia (from the
Greek prefix "δυς-"(Dys-), meaning
hard,
difficult, and "πέψη"(Pepsi), meaning
Digestion) is a constant pain in the stomach. Constant pains include indigestion and heartburn. Another discomfort is nausea.
Functional dyspepsia has no visible cause. Other forms may be identified by
X-ray or
endoscopy.
Dyspepsia may be caused by conditions such as
stomach ulcers. It is often aggravated by high
acidity in the
stomach. It may also be caused as a side-effect of
drugs treating other illnesses such as
arthritis and
schizophrenia. Sometimes no specific cause can be found.
The term "dyspepsia" is both medical and general, and the term "dyspeptic" has come to mean "as if bothered by ulcers, irritable."
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Stomach ache*
Indigestion*
Functional bowel disorder*
Dyspepsia
