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indigestion Definition

in·di·ges·tion (in di jesc̸hən, -dī-)

noun

  1. an abnormality in digesting food; dyspepsia
  2. the discomfort caused by this

Etymology: Fr < LL indigestio

indigestion Synonyms

indigestion

n.

dyspepsia, upset stomach, gas, heartburn, nausea, acid indigestion, acidosis, reflux, stomach ache, gastralgia; see also illness 1, pain 2.

indigestion Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • relieve: There are many other, more natural remedies that can be used to relieve indigestion, for example, mint, ginger or fennel.
  • treat: Rosemary is sometimes used to treat indigestion in the elderly by European herbal practitioners.
  • cause: So could indigestion caused by acid reflux from a hiatus hernia.
  • avoid: Eating a low fat diet can help to avoid indigestion which is also possible.
  • get: Yet millions of people watch them on TV every night without getting indigestion, except that they call them the weather forecast.
  • include: Common problems include indigestion, reflux, the irritable bowel and constipation.

Adjective modifier

  • chronic: Oh and I have some more drugs to take, to control the chronic indigestion I get as side effects.
  • acid: The fluid may even be tasted in the back of the mouth, which is called acid indigestion.
  • severe: Anyone who has had severe indigestion or peptic ulcers in the past should avoid using NSAIDs.
  • bad: Bad indigestion, stomach cramps, diarrhea, shortness of breath.
  • persistent: More persistent indigestion is usually linked with the acid produced by the stomach.
  • mild: We all know that improperly handled food can cause anything from mild indigestion to severe food poisoning.

Modifies a noun

  • remedy: She sends Gary out into the night to look for an indigestion remedy.
  • tablet: We have found that with care, the excessive use of indigestion tablets can be avoided!
  • symptom: Symptoms Early stomach cancer can have very mild symptoms, similar to indigestion symptoms.
  • problem: These drugs are not suitable for everyone for example, people with asthma or indigestion problems may not be able to take them.
  • powder: Alternatively different amounts of carbon dioxide can be given ( sprinkle some indigestion powder on the wet mat ).

Noun used with modifier

  • acid: When I finally went and saw my doctor, I was having almost constant heartburn and acid indigestion.
  • stomach: A great deal of ailments originate from stomach indigestion.
  • experience: An individual of Afro-Caribbean origin experiences indigestion, gas and bloat after consuming milk products.