For further reading or to save this information for offline use, you can download clinical guides and patient leaflets such as the or the Dyspepsia Patient Information Sheet (PDF) from Barnsley CCG. Common Symptoms

An uncomfortably heavy feeling in the stomach after eating.

Dyspepsia, commonly known as indigestion, is a medical term for discomfort or pain centered in the upper abdomen, often occurring after eating or drinking. It is not a disease itself but a collection of symptoms affecting approximately 20% of the population globally.

A feeling of sickness in the stomach that may occasionally lead to vomiting. Primary Causes

Gastroenterologists often categorize dyspepsia into two types based on the origin: Dyspepsia: Symptoms, causes, and treatments

Feeling as though the upper abdomen is tight or filled with air.

Feeling full shortly after starting a meal.

Dyspepsia typically manifests as one or more of the following: