indigestion

Gut discomfort afterward

Indigestion is discomfort in the stomach or chest after eating, typically involving bloating, heartburn, or nausea.

The term covers a range of digestive complaints rather than a specific condition: I ate too fast and got indigestion.

Figuratively, something can cause mental indigestion when it's difficult to process or accept.

symptoms

bloating

Swollen, expanded state

nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
crampingInvoluntary muscle contraction
discomfortMild physical or mental distress

belching · flatulence · queasiness · fullness · heaviness · distension · gassiness · pressure · tenderness · malaise

heartburn

acid

Low-pH chemical compound

refluxBackward liquid movement
GERDChronic digestive disorder
burningCombustion in progress

pyrosis · regurgitation · esophagus · gastroesophageal · hiatal · hernia · chest · sour · antacids · proton-pump

digestive

dyspepsia

Impaired digestion causing discomfort

gastritisStomach lining inflammation
pepticRelating to digestion
gastrointestinalRelating to digestive tract

gut · enzymes · probiotics · malabsorption · chyme · gastroenterologist · bile · motility · sphincter · duodenum

causes

overindulgence

Excessive consumption or enjoyment

overeatingConsuming beyond bodily needs
spicyHaving strong heat
greasyCovered in slick fat

fatty · stress · alcohol · caffeine · carbonation · acidic · fried

nausea

queasiness

Mild stomach disturbance

vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
retchingHeaving without expelling
gaggingReflex throat constriction

sick · biliousness · liverish · unsettled · roiling · heaving · stomach-turning · green · carsick · dry-heaves

Categories

symptomsfever, headache, pain, nausea, rash
digestive issuesbloating, constipation, diarrhea, gas, heartburn
stomach problemsstomach ache, stomachache, stomach cramps, stomach upset, heartburn
Digestive DisordersGERD, acid reflux, heartburn, gastritis, gastroparesis
Digestive Remediesheartburn, bloating, gas relief, stomach upset, nausea relief
GI disordersCrohn's disease, gastroenteritis, IBS, GERD, ulcerative colitis

Opposites

digestive function

indigestiondigestion

Bodily food breakdown

digestive health · regularity

physical comfort

indigestioncomfort

Ease or soothing relief

contentment · satiation · satisfaction · well-being · ease

Phrases

acid indigestionGastric reflux discomfort

Family

indigestible, indigestibility

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G