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Indigestion (dyspepsia)
Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia or upset stomach, is a condition of impaired digestion. Symptoms may include upper fullness, , , belching, flatulence or upper abdominal pain. People may also experience feeling full earlier than expected when eating. Indigestion is relatively common, affecting 20% of people at some point during their life, and is frequently caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or gastritis.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Upper pain
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