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|•||Stress and anxiety| Indigestion (dyspepsia) is a vague
feeling of discomfort in the upper belly or abdomen during or
right after eating. This may include: - A feeling of heat,
burning, or pain in the area between the navel and the lower
part of the breastbone - A feeling of fullness that is
bothersome and occurs soon after the meal begins or when it is
over Indigestion is NOT the same as heartburn. Dyspepsia;
Uncomfortable fullness after meals Indigestion is usually not a
sign of a more serious health problem, unless other symptoms
also occur, such as weight loss or trouble swallowing.
Indigestion is a common problem. Rarely, the discomfort of a
heart attack is mistaken for indigestion. Indigestion may be
triggered b