Letter D
Dyspepsia
Also known as: Indigestion, Upset stomach
Dyspepsia symptom guide: what it can mean, possible causes, and when to seek care. Educational only.
Overview
Dyspepsia (indigestion) can relate to large meals, fatty foods, reflux, or ulcers. This is not a diagnosis. Night-waking pain, vomiting blood, or weight loss needs evaluation.
Possible causes
- Large or fatty meals
- Acid reflux
- Stomach ulcers
- NSAID medicines
- H. pylori (after testing)
When to see a doctor
See a clinic for ongoing pain, vomiting blood, black stool, or weight loss.