Acid Indigestion

Pronunciation: /ˈæsɪd ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

Definitions of acid indigestion

noun a condition characterized by a burning pain in the lower chest area, caused by stomach acid flowing back up into the esophagus

Example Sentences

A1 I have acid indigestion after eating spicy food.

A2 She took some antacids to relieve her acid indigestion.

B1 Acid indigestion can be caused by certain types of food or stress.

B2 Chronic acid indigestion may require prescription medication for treatment.

C1 The doctor recommended dietary changes to manage his acid indigestion.

C2 Severe acid indigestion can lead to complications such as esophagitis.

Examples of acid indigestion in a Sentence

formal Many people experience acid indigestion after eating spicy or fatty foods.

informal I always get acid indigestion when I eat too much pizza.

slang Man, that burrito gave me killer acid indigestion.

figurative Dealing with that difficult client is like having constant acid indigestion - it's always there and hard to get rid of.

Grammatical Forms of acid indigestion

• plural: acid indigestions
• comparative: more acid indigestion
• superlative: most acid indigestion
• present tense: experiencing acid indigestion
• future tense: will have acid indigestion
• perfect tense: has had acid indigestion
• continuous tense: is experiencing acid indigestion
• singular: acid indigestion
• positive degree: acid indigestion
• infinitive: to have acid indigestion
• gerund: experiencing acid indigestion
• participle: experienced acid indigestion

Origin and Evolution of acid indigestion

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'acid indigestion' originated from the medical field to describe a condition where there is an excessive production of stomach acid leading to discomfort and pain in the upper abdomen.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'acid indigestion' was used to specifically refer to the symptoms caused by excess stomach acid. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a broader range of digestive issues related to acid imbalance in the stomach.