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Biology · Ch 14 — Human Nutrition

Indigestion

14.6.2

Indigestion

Indigestion is a condition of discomfort in digestion, which can be brought on by overeating, inadequate secretion of digestive enzymes, spicy food, anxiety, improperly digested food, or food poisoning. It produces symptoms such as loss of appetite, acidity (acid reflux), heartburn, regurgitation, dyspepsia (pain in the upper abdomen) and general stomach pain. It can be prevented or reduced by avoiding large meals, not lying down immediately a …