Question

Although patients with early gastric cancer may be asymptomatic, indigestion and abdominal discomfort are

a) Common symptoms
b) Signs of kidney stones
c) Indicators of liver dysfunction
d) Associated with respiratory infections

Answer 1

Indigestion is a condition of impaired digestion and can present with symptoms such as upper abdominal fullness or pain, heartburn, nausea, and belching. It can be a symptom of organic diseases such as GERD, gastritis, or peptic ulcer, but very rarely, it may be a sign of cancer.

Step-by-step explanation:

Indigestion, or dyspepsia, is a condition of impaired digestion that can present with symptoms such as upper abdominal fullness or pain, heartburn, nausea, belching, or a combination of these symptoms. While the majority of cases occur without evidence of an organic disease, indigestion can also be a symptom of an organic disease such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastritis, or peptic ulcer. In very rare cases, indigestion may be a sign of cancer.