acid indigestion
Post-meal gastric discomfort
Acid indigestion is discomfort in the upper digestive tract caused by stomach acid—typically a burning sensation in the chest or throat, often after eating.
The term is common in advertisements for antacids and heartburn remedies: I took something for my acid indigestion.
Medically similar to heartburn and acid reflux.
- H2 blockersDrugs reducing gastric acid
- GERDChronic digestive disorder
- heartburnGastric acid irritation
- burning sensationPainful heat-like feeling
- antacidsMedications neutralizing stomach sourness
bloating · dyspepsia · upset stomach · regurgitation · gastritis · overeating · late night eating · stress eating · abdominal pain · over the counter · spicy food · Tums · nausea · sour taste · peptic ulcer · alcohol consumption · flatulence · burping
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