Health Tip: Symptoms of Dyspepsia

(HealthDay News) -- Dyspepsia is a term that describes a pain or discomfort in the upper middle area of the stomach. The pain may persist, or come and go.

Dyspepsia may be caused by a stomach ulcer, acid reflux disease, stomach cancer (rare), use of anti-inflammatory painkillers, or it may have no apparent cause.

The American Academy of Family Physicians offers this list of common symptoms:

• Gnawing or burning sensation in the stomach.
• Bloating.
• Heartburn.
• Nausea.
• Vomiting.
• Burping.

-- Diana Kohnle

Last Updated: Feb. 23, 2007

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