Symptoms

Fullness during or after a meal
Discomfort
Bloating
Stomach Cramps
Belly pain
Belching and gas
Belching
Nausea
Pain in the affected area
Abdominal cramping
Burning in your stomach or upper belly
Vomiting
Growling stomach

What To Expect

Indigestion causes an unpleasant feeling of fullness, which can also be accompanied by a bloated belly. However, bloating can also occur after small portions as a sign of premature satiety. Pain in the upper abdomen, gastric distention or even stomach pain are also part of the spectrum of symptoms. With severe symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, the body vehemently defends itself against something it cannot cope with and therefore wants to get rid of as quickly as possible. This can also be too much or too fatty food.

Made Worse By

Hasty eating, portions that are too large and foods that are too rich in fat can overtax the digestive process; stress and lack of exercise also have a negative effect on it. Digestion needs rest to work optimally, so thorough chewing and breaks between meals are important. With increasing age, problems with digestion can occur more frequently because it becomes slower, the production of digestive juices decreases and the intestine loses elasticity.

Diagnosed By

The first step is a detailed discussion with the doctor (anamnesis). The doctor will ask detailed questions about the symptoms in question, which should provide initial clues to the causes. This is followed by a physical examination: The doctor will first take a close look at the abdomen (Is it distended? Are there any bulges visible? Is there any unusual discoloration?) and palpation (Is the abdominal wall soft or hard? Is there pressure pain? Are organs enlarged?) and listening (Are bowel sounds audible? Are they particularly loud? Do they sound normal?). Depending on the symptoms, blood pressure can also be checked or blood taken for further clarification.