Definition

Noun A temporary and minor disorder of the digestive system, characterized by physical discomfort in the stomach area. This discomfort often includes symptoms such as a feeling of fullness, pain, heartburn, or nausea.

Usage

The term "stomach upset" is a common, non-medical phrase used to describe general, mild digestive discomfort. It is typically used in everyday conversation rather than in formal medical contexts. * It is often preceded by verbs like "have," "get," or "suffer from." * It can be caused by various factors like eating rich food, stress, or a minor infection.

Examples

• After the rich meal, I had a bit of a stomach upset.
• Traveling sometimes gives me a stomach upset.
• She couldn't go to work because she was suffering from a stomach upset.

Advanced Usage

• "To settle a stomach upset": This phrase means to take action (like drinking herbal tea or taking medicine) to alleviate the discomfort.
  • A cup of ginger tea can help settle a stomach upset.

Variants and Related Words

• Indigestion (n): A more formal synonym often used interchangeably with "stomach upset," specifically referring to difficulty in digesting food.
• Dyspepsia (n): The technical medical term for persistent or recurrent indigestion.
• Upset stomach (n): A variant form with the same meaning, where "upset" functions as an adjective.

Synonyms

• Indigestion: Discomfort in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.
• Dyspepsia: (Medical) Indigestion.
• Tummy trouble: (Informal, especially with children) A general term for stomach discomfort.

Related Phrases

• Bother one's stomach: To cause mild digestive discomfort.
  • Spicy food tends to bother my stomach.
• Feel queasy: To feel nauseated or slightly sick to one's stomach.
  • The boat ride made me feel queasy.

Noun

1. a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea