Indigestion is a wide variety of symptoms including upper abdominal pain, bloating, burping, and nausea after eating. Here we look at some causes of indigestion and some ways you can avoid it.
Indigestion is a term used to describe discomfort in the upper abdomen after eating. It can include a wide variety of symptoms including:
Although some people may experience heartburn and indigestion, they are different symptoms.
Heartburn is the burning feeling when acid escapes into the oesophagus from the stomach. Indigestion is related to upper abdominal discomfort and can also be called dyspepsia. What triggers indigestion can vary from person to person. Sometimes certain foods can cause indigestion including alcoholic drinks, carbonated drinks, coffee, foods that contain a lot of acid such as citrus or tomatoes, and spicy, fatty, or greasy foods.
Other causes of indigestion include:
Indigestion is a group of symptoms that affect the gastrointestinal system. Acid indigestion is the acid related symptoms of indigestion such as a burning sensation in the chest due to acid from the stomach rising in the oesophagus. Symptoms of acid indigestion may include heartburn, burning and discomfort behind the breastbone, nausea or regurgitation of stomach contents.
There are some things you can do to improve your symptoms:
If these changes don’t help or the triggers can’t be avoided, medications available without a prescription (like Zantac), when taken as directed can be helpful in providing relief from acid indigestion.
Always speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medications to make sure they are right for you.
Zantac targets the source by reducing acid production so less acid can rise up and burn. One easy to swallow Zantac tablet starts to work in a little as 30 minutes1-3.
It’s also long-lasting. Unlike antacids that may require multiple doses a day, Zantac can provide up to 12 hours of relief with just one tablet and Zantac Double Strength can provide up to 24 hours of relief.
Indigestion (dyspepsia) is a range of troublesome symptoms which can include pain or discomfort in your upper abdomen or a burning pain rising up from your chest (heartburn).
Other symptoms commonly associated with indigestion include feeling full too soon while eating or feeling uncomfortably full or bloated after eating, feeling sick (nausea), belching or bringing up (regurgitating food).
Acid indigestion is a burning sensation in the chest due to acid from the stomach rising up the oesophagus. Symptoms may include heartburn, discomfort, burning, nausea, and regurgitation of stomach contents.
Most people don’t need to see their GP for indigestion. However, if you’re experiencing ingestion frequently – several times a week or daily – it may require further examination and treatment.
If changes in your diet, lifestyle, or medications that are available without a prescription aren’t effective (or you find yourself relying on them too much), it’s time to consult your doctor for other treatment options. You should see your doctor if:
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