Definitions for indigestion
ˌɪn dɪˈdʒɛs tʃən, -daɪ-in·di·ges·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. indigestion, dyspepsia, stomach upset, upset stomachnoun

   a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. indigestionnoun

   A common medical condition most often caused by eating too quickly.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Indigestionnoun

   The state of meats unconcocted.

   Etymology: indigestion, Fr. from in and digestion.

   The fumes of indigestion may indispose men to thought, as well as to diseases of danger and pain. William Temple.

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1. Indigestion

   Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia or upset stomach, is a condition of impaired digestion. Symptoms may include upper abdominal fullness, heartburn, nausea, belching, 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.Indigestion is subcategorized as "organic" or "functional", but making the diagnosis can prove challenging for physicians. Organic indigestion is the result of an underlying disease, such as gastritis, peptic ulcer disease (an ulcer of the stomach or duodenum), or cancer. Functional indigestion (previously called nonulcer dyspepsia) is indigestion without evidence of underlying disease. Functional indigestion is estimated to affect about 15% of the general population in western countries and accounts for a majority of dyspepsia cases.In elderly patients (60 years of age or older) or with worrisome symptoms such as trouble swallowing, weight loss, or blood loss, an endoscopy (a procedure whereby a camera attached to a flexible tube is inserted down the throat and into the stomach) is recommended to further assess and find a potential cause. In patients younger than 60 years of age, testing for the bacteria H. pylori and if positive, treatment of the infection is recommended. More details about how indigestion is diagnosed and treated can be found below.

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1. indigestion

   Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is a term used to describe a range of symptoms linked to the digestive system that occur during or after eating. These may include pain or discomfort in your upper abdomen, nausea, bloating, belching, heartburn, or feeling full quickly when eating. It's typically the result of overeating, eating too quickly, or consuming a heavy, fatty, or spicy meal. Sometimes, it may be a symptom of an underlying medical condition, like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or peptic ulcer disease.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Indigestionnoun

   lack of proper digestive action; a failure of the normal changes which food should undergo in the alimentary canal; dyspepsia; incomplete or difficult digestion

2. Etymology: [L. indigestio: cf. F. indigestion. See In- not, and Digest.]

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1. Indigestion

   Dyspepsia, also known as indigestion, is a condition of impaired digestion. It is a medical condition characterized by chronic or recurrent pain in the upper abdomen, upper abdominal fullness and feeling full earlier than expected when eating. It can be accompanied by bloating, belching, nausea, or heartburn. Dyspepsia is a common problem and is frequently caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease or gastritis. In a small minority it may be the first symptom of peptic ulcer disease and occasionally cancer. Hence, unexplained newly onset dyspepsia in people over 55 or the presence of other alarming symptoms may require further investigations. Functional dyspepsia is dyspepsia "without evidence of an organic disease that is likely to explain the symptoms". Functional dyspepsia is estimated to affect about 15% of the general population in western countries.

The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon WurdzRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. INDIGESTION

   A distressing stomach trouble that is sometimes temporarily relieved by kicking the cat or whipping the children.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of indigestion in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of indigestion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of indigestion in a Sentence

1. Benjamin Disraeli:

   I feel a very unusual sensation - if it is not indigestion, I think it must be gratitude.

2. Aoi Sedarat:

   Some of the ingredients, namely minerals, can be harsh on the stomach lining – it causes indigestion and pain.

3. Sean Newman:

   If they need all the US$15bn at once, they could do US$10bn in dollars and US$5bn in euros, the market is there, but it would lead to some indigestion.

4. Patrick Swayze:

   I tried to have champagne, and it would be like pouring acid, you know, on an open wound, my indigestion issues got gigantic and constant. And then I started thinking, I'm getting skinny. I dropped about 20 pounds in the blink of an eye. And then when you see it in the mirror, when all of a sudden, you pull your eyes down and the bottom( s) of your eyes go yellow and jaundice sets in — then you know something's wrong.

5. Linus Chuang:

   If there's any complaining about stomach fullness or discomfort or indigestion, it's really important to bring it to the attention of Vaagn Andikyan doctor or health care provider.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=indigestion
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Indigestion
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=indigestion
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigestion
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indigestion
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=indigestion
8. ^ The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon Wurdz
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1989/pg1989-images.html#:~:text=indigestion