is a constant pain in the stomach. Constant pains include indigestion and heartburn. Another discomfort is nausea. '''Functional dyspepsia''' has no visible cause. Other forms may be identified by
X-ray or
Endoscopy .
Dyspepsia may be caused by conditions such as
Stomach Ulcer s. It is often aggravated by high
Acidity in the
Stomach . It may also be caused as a side-effect of
Drugs treating other illnesses such as
Arthritis and
Schizophrenia . Sometimes no specific cause can be found.
The term "dyspepsia" is both medical and general, and the term "dyspeptic" has come to mean "as if bothered by ulcers, irritable."
Pepsi derives its name from this illness, as the original purpose of Pepsi was to treat this condition.
