upset stomach
Queasy abdominal feeling
An upset stomach is digestive discomfort—nausea, queasiness, indigestion, or general abdominal unease.
The phrase covers a range of symptoms without specifying a cause: I can't eat—I have an upset stomach.
It's the go-to term for mild gastric distress that doesn't warrant a medical name.
Swollen, expanded state
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
- heartburnGastric acid irritation
- queasinessMild stomach disturbance
gassiness · fullness · belching · distension · burping · flatulence · acid reflux · discomfort
Substance neutralizing stomach sourness
- Pepto-BismolPink bismuth digestive aid
- TumsAntacid tablet brand
- gingerPungent culinary rhizome
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
probiotics · Rolaids · baking soda · chamomile · bland diet · BRAT diet · fennel · activated charcoal
Mild stomach disturbance
- retchingHeaving without expelling
- gaggingReflex throat constriction
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
- dry heavesVomiting motions without expulsion
wooziness · motion sickness · seasickness · carsickness · morning sickness · airsickness · puking · heaving
Inflamed digestive tract illness
- food poisoningSickness from contaminated eating
- gastritisStomach lining inflammation
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- bacterial infectionIllness from harmful microorganisms
norovirus · ulcer · colitis · contamination · traveler's diarrhea · gastro · appendicitis · salmonella
Consuming beyond bodily needs
- spicy foodDishes with heat
- greasy foodOil-laden cuisine
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
anxiety · lactose intolerance · food sensitivity · spoiled food · medication · antibiotics · caffeine · gluten
bloating
Swollen, expanded state
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
- heartburnGastric acid irritation
queasiness · gassiness · fullness · belching · distension · burping · flatulence · acid reflux · discomfort · rumbling
antacid
Substance neutralizing stomach sourness
- Pepto-BismolPink bismuth digestive aid
- TumsAntacid tablet brand
- gingerPungent culinary rhizome
peppermint · probiotics · Rolaids · baking soda · chamomile · bland diet · BRAT diet · fennel · activated charcoal · digestive enzymes
queasiness
Mild stomach disturbance
- retchingHeaving without expelling
- gaggingReflex throat constriction
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
dry heaves · wooziness · motion sickness · seasickness · carsickness · morning sickness · airsickness · puking · heaving · biliousness
gastroenteritis
Inflamed digestive tract illness
- food poisoningSickness from contaminated eating
- gastritisStomach lining inflammation
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
bacterial infection · norovirus · ulcer · colitis · contamination · traveler's diarrhea · gastro · appendicitis · salmonella · rotavirus
overeating
Consuming beyond bodily needs
- spicy foodDishes with heat
- greasy foodOil-laden cuisine
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
stress · anxiety · lactose intolerance · food sensitivity · spoiled food · medication · antibiotics · caffeine · gluten · raw food
- digestive issuesindigestion, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, gas
- nauseaqueasiness, queasy feeling, sick feeling, vomiting, retching
- stomach paintummy ache, belly pain, abdominal pain, abdominal cramps, gastric pain
- stomach problemsindigestion, heartburn, gastritis, bellyache, acid reflux
- stress effectsinsomnia, headaches, anxiety, muscle tension, fatigue
- gut problemsappendicitis, constipation, diarrhea, IBS, acid reflux
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