Indigestion or dyspepsia or upset stomach — is upper abdomen discomfort with symptoms such as abdominal pain, burning and feeling of fullness or heaviness.
Indigestion may be a symptom of various digestive diseases.
Heart Burn/Reflux
Burning sensation or heaviness in chest area which…..
Burning sensation or heaviness in chest area which occurs due to reflux of stomach acid into the food pipe. Symptom need to be evaluated – it may be a sign of heart diseases or ulcers in food pipe.
Lot of diseases may cause this, such as hormonal imbalance, indigestion, stomach ulcers, ulcers of intestines, pancreatitis, cirrhosis of liver, cancers etc. Meticulous assessment is needed.
Food allergy is a reaction that occurs soon after eating a certain food. Eating allergy-causing food can trigger signs and symptoms such as digestive problems, hives or swollen airways. It affects ~5-10% people. Many people may outgrow their food allergies as they get older.Food intolerance and allergy sound similar and are confusing. However, food intolerance is a less serious condition that does not involve the immune system.
Wheat Allergy or Celiac diseaseis an immune reaction to eating gluten (protein found in wheat, barley).Over time, this reaction damages small intestine's lining and prevents it from absorbing some nutrients. The intestinal damage often causes diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, bloating and anemia, and can lead to serious complications.
Stomach/Peptic Ulcers
Stomach ulcers develop when the inside lining of…..
Stomach ulcers develop when the inside lining of stomach & small intestine are damaged. Its most common symptom is stomach pain.
Common causes of peptic ulcers are infection with the bacteria Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and long-term use of pain killers/ nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Stress and spicy foods do not cause peptic ulcers. However, they can make symptoms worse.
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Diarrhea
Loose or watery and frequent bowel movements may…..
Loose or watery and frequent bowel movements may be present alone or be associated with other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or weight loss. Diarrhea is usually short-lived.
Jaundice/Hepatitis
Yellow skin caused by the build-up of bilirubin…..
Yellow skin caused by the build-up of bilirubin in the blood. It may signal infection, liver disease or any process which is causing destruction of red blood cells.
Liver Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is an end stage disease of liver caused…..
Cirrhosis is an end stage disease of liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism. Each time liver is injured — whether by disease, excessive alcohol consumption or another cause — it tries to repair itself. If the damage is continuous then the liver starts becoming scarred (fibrosed) and the regeneration or repairing ability diminishes.
It is the damage occurring to liver caused by drinking alcohol. It is most likely to occur in people who drink heavily over many years. However, the relationship between drinking and alcohol related liver disease is complex. Not all heavy drinkers develop liver disease, and the disease can occur in people who drink only moderately.
Piles/Hemorrhoids
Piles, are swollen veins in your anus and lower rectum…..
Piles, are swollen veins in your anus and lower rectum. Hemorrhoids can develop inside the rectum (internal hemorrhoids) or under the skin around the anus (external hemorrhoids).
About three out of four people will have hemorrhoids from time to time. Hemorrhoids have a number of causes, but often the cause is unknown. Effective options are available to treat hemorrhoids.
There are numerous causes of pain abdomen. It requires careful assessment of symptoms and examination to find out the exact cause.
The most common causes — such as gas pains, indigestion or a pulled muscle — usually aren't serious. Other conditions may require urgent medical attention.
Acute abdominal pain develops and often resolves over a few hours to a few days. Chronic abdominal pain may be may be present for weeks to months, or even years.
