dyspepsia
dyspepsia — noun
1. a medical problem in which the upper part of the stomach produces pain, burning,
a medical problem in which the upper part of the stomach produces pain, burning, or a feeling of fullness, especially after someone has eaten a meal
After a heavy curry dinner, Tariq had dyspepsia and could not sleep.
no article: 'had dyspepsia' not 'a dyspepsia'
The nurse told Maeve that eating meals too late at night caused her dyspepsia.
passive: was caused by [trigger]
Drink plenty of water and avoid fried food to prevent dyspepsia after large meals.
Chronic dyspepsia forced Valentina to change her diet and eat smaller portions throughout the day.
A cup of peppermint tea after dinner helped Tamar reduce the discomfort of mild dyspepsia.
- indigestion
everyday term that covers the same symptoms; dyspepsia is the formal medical name
- heartburn
describes a specific burning sensation rising from the stomach to the chest, which is one possible symptom of dyspepsia
- upset stomach
a very general, non-technical phrase for any stomach discomfort, not limited to the upper digestive tract
用法筆記
Uncountable; do not say "a dyspepsia". Frequently used with chronic, acute, or mild to describe severity.