Is your stomach trying to tell you something? Believe it or not, 1 in 4 persons suffer from one digestive disorder or the other yearly. With an alarming rise in all manner of digestive disorders, the condition of our intestines is turning into a crisis.

Many of us are far too busy with the stress of life that we pay little attention to what really goes on inside us.

The stomach can have many different conditions and diseases that can cause pain, discomfort, digestion problems and even death.

This week, we shall be beaming the searchlight on some of the commonest digestive disorders wreaking havoc in today's society; the symptoms of these maladies, when and where to get help.
Dyspepsia aka indigestion.

Does any of your colleagues complain of indigestion a lot? Then he needs to pay attention to this post. One of the most common stomach problems is upset stomach or dyspepsia or indigestion.

Dyspepsia is a term used to describe one or more symptoms, including a feeling of fullness during a meal, uncomfortable fullness after a meal, and burning or pain in the upper abdomen.

Who is at risk for indigestion?
People of all ages and of both sexes who consume excess alcohol, who use drugs that may irritate the stomach, such as aspirin and other pain relievers, and people with emotional problems such as anxiety or depression.

Symptoms of dyspepsia
Belly pain or discomfort
Bloating
Feeling uncomfortably full after eating
Nausea
Loss of appetite
Heartburn
Regurgitation
Excessive belching

Common causes of dyspepsia include;
An inability to digest milk and dairy products (lactose intolerance)
Gallbladder pain (biliary colic) or inflammation (cholecystitis)
Anxiety or depression
Swallowed air
Stomach cancer
Side effects of caffeine, alcohol, or medicines