Sometimes indigestion is caused by other conditions, including: Inflammation of the stomach (gastritis) Peptic ulcers. Celiac disease.
What can be mistaken for indigestion?
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Why am I suddenly getting indigestion?
Indigestion is often a sign of an underlying problem, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, or gallbladder disease, rather than a condition of its own. Also called dyspepsia, it is defined as a persistent or recurrent pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen.
