indigestion Definition
in·di·ges·tion (in di jes′c̸hən, -dī-)
noun
- an abnormality in digesting food; dyspepsia
- the discomfort caused by this
Etymology: Fr < LL indigestio
indigestion Synonyms
indigestion
n.
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.
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