What Causes Discomfort at the Top of the Stomach?

Discomfort at the top of the stomach may be related to physiological reasons or pathological reasons such as gastritis and gastric ulcer.

1. Physiological Reasons: If you eat too much food at once or eat too quickly, it can easily lead to an expansion of gastric tolerance, causing symptoms of discomfort at the top of the stomach, which may also be accompanied by bloating and appetite loss. Therefore, it is important to develop good eating habits such as chewing slowly.

2. Gastritis: This disease is mainly caused by acute or chronic inflammation of the gastric mucosa, usually accompanied by discomfort such as upper abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, and vomiting, which can induce the aforementioned phenomenon. Severe cases may also be accompanied by vomiting blood or dehydration.

3. Gastric Ulcer: Continuous stimulation of the gastric mucosa by ulcers may also cause symptoms of discomfort at the top of the stomach. It may also be accompanied by symptoms such as stomach pain, hiccups, and nausea. If not treated in a timely manner, it may also induce serious complications such as upper gastrointestinal bleeding or ulcer perforation. It may also be caused by pyloric obstruction. If symptoms are severe, medical diagnosis and treatment should be sought promptly. Avoid spicy and irritating foods such as peppers and garlic.