Indigestion - symptoms

Indigestion, dyspepsia, manifests itself as a result of diseases of the digestive tract or under the influence of factors that disrupt the normal course of digestion. It can be said that indigestion is a group of symptoms characteristic of gastrointestinal lesions.

Symptoms of indigestion

Regardless of the reasons that caused indigestion in an adult, the condition is characterized by general symptoms:

1. The main sign of indigestion is pain in the stomach. Usually the pain is aching.
2. There are uncomfortable feelings that are not related to pain. A man complains of gravity in the epigastric zone, a feeling of raspiraniya in the stomach.
3. Decreased appetite. In this case, a person can completely get away from eating or eat much less.
4. Simultaneously with a feeling of bursting in the epigastric zone, increased formation of gases appears, belching is observed.
5. One of the signs of indigestion is an attack of nausea. However, nausea, as a rule, does not lead to vomiting.
6. Perhaps the appearance of heartburn immediately after eating.

It is worth noting that the constant indigestion of the stomach requires not only medical care, but also a thorough examination. Most often, these symptoms are noted in case of peptic ulcer or esophageal reflux.

Functional dyspepsia is characteristic of people who neglect healthy eating. Symptoms develop due to overeating, eating dry foods, emotional stress. If the syndrome develops as a result of a disease of the digestive tract, it is an organic indigestion, the symptoms of which have some specific characteristics.

Symptoms of organic indigestion of the stomach

The signs characteristic of organic indigestion are, first of all, the pain that appears at night. As a rule, painful sensations disappear after eating. The disease is seasonal - relapses are recorded in the fall and spring.

In addition, organic dyspepsia is characterized by:

• frequent heartburn, an unpleasant symptom is manifested at least 3 times a week;
• decrease in body weight.

Also, depending on the causes of the pathology, the clinical picture may include signs uncharacteristic for dyspepsia.

Secondary signs of indigestion

These include:

1. Constipation or diarrhea in indigestion is an optional symptom. It all depends on the work of the intestines. With its insufficient functionality, pathology can be accompanied by diarrhea or constipation.
2. The body temperature decreases.
3. There is dryness and peeling of the skin.
4. There is a general weakness, a person complains of low performance.
5. Increases sweating. In this case, the feet and hands become cold and sticky.
6. Among the possible signs of indigestion in the adult decrease in heart rate.
7. If indigestion manifests itself frequently, a thin whitish coating appears on the surface of the tongue.
8. Violation of the digestive tract leads to a deterioration of the hair. They become brittle, dry.
9. In addition, dyspepsia can lead to skin aging.
10. When diagnosed, a blood test shows a decrease in the concentration of hemoglobin and the number of red blood cells.

When secondary symptoms appear, you should contact the medical center, since in this case the disease of the internal organs is clearly developing. Self-medication is unacceptable - illiterate use of pharmacological drugs can worsen a person's condition. Depending on the reason, it is necessary to select an individual therapy regimen.