ABSTRACT
Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are among the most common and widespread of health complaints among the general populace. An alternative term is dyspepsia. Dyspepsia is often used to refer to upper abdominal pain or discomfort but may also encompass symptoms of early satiety, postprandial abdominal bloating or distension, nausea, and vomiting. Dyspepsia can be episodic or persistent and is often exacerbated by eating. Indigestion is a general term used to describe discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen or chest, usually after meals.
