Patient's question:
After dinner, my stomach feels bloated; sometimes I burp.Doctor's answer:
Your condition may be due to dyspepsia. Dyspepsia is a clinical syndrome caused by impaired gastric motility, which includes conditions like gastroparesis (poor gastric peristalsis) and gastroesophageal reflux disease. The symptoms manifest as intermittent upper abdominal discomfort or pain, bloating, heartburn (acid reflux), and belching. Due to discomfort such as chest tightness, early satiety, and abdominal pain, individuals may avoid defecation or try to minimize it, and it can be difficult to fall asleep at night. Nighttime sleep is often accompanied by nightmares.