dyspepsia
dyspepsia — 名詞
1. a medical problem in which the upper part of the stomach produces pain, burning,
消化不良
上消化道不適症狀
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.
Tariq 吃完一頓油膩的咖哩晚餐後，嚴重消化不良而無法入睡。
no article: 'had dyspepsia' not 'a dyspepsia'
The nurse told Maeve that eating meals too late at night caused her dyspepsia.
護士向 Maeve 解釋，她的消化不良可能是因為太晚吃東西造成的。
passive: was caused by [trigger]
Drink plenty of water and avoid fried food to prevent dyspepsia after large meals.
若要預防大餐後消化不良，請多喝水並避免油炸食物。
Chronic dyspepsia forced Valentina to change her diet and eat smaller portions throughout the day.
慢性消化不良迫使 Valentina 改變飲食習慣，改為全天少量多餐。
A cup of peppermint tea after dinner helped Tamar reduce the discomfort of mild dyspepsia.
晚餐後一杯薄荷茶幫助 Tamar 減輕輕微消化不良的不適感。
- 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.