(BlackDoctor.org) -- It's common to chalk up the burning sensation you feel after large or greasy meal to heartburn, but it may be more than that. Often confused with heartburn—which is a burning pain in the chest, adjacent to the esophagus—is indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, or an upset stomach.
Upset Stomach: What Does Indigestion Feel Like?
Indigestion typically leads to one or more of the following
Lactose Intolerance And Its Impact On The Health Of Black Women
(BlackDoctor.org) -- A new Lactose Intolerance in Multicultural Communities Survey sponsored by the LACTAID® Brand found that 78 percent of African American women reduce the amount of milk or dairy in their diet as a way to manage their lactose intolerance. Yet, 48 percent of African American women who have lactose intolerance worry the condition keeps them from consuming important nutrients, such as calcium and vitamins A and D. Despite their concerns, only 16 percent have talked to a health
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Did you know that 25 percent of adults suffer pain and discomfort from digestive issues, according to experts? Did you know that some digestive disorders are more prevalent in men than in women? While some digestive issues, such as irritable bowel syndrome, are more common in women, a number of digestive problems hit men hard. Here are four digestive problems that are common in men and suggestions for relief.
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Medical terminology teaches us that the suffix “itis” means inflammation and gastric means of or relating to the stomach. Simply put, gastritis refers to any number of different digestive health conditions in which the lining of the stomach becomes inflamed.
Gastritis symptoms can seem vague or minor unless you know what you're looking for. Unfortunately, the severity of the condition can't be determined by the severity of the symptoms.