What it is
Eating smaller meals, cutting down on trigger foods and alcohol, and antacids or acid-reducing medicine usually help.
Indigestion that keeps coming back can be caused by H. pylori infection, a stomach ulcer or, rarely, something more serious, so it should be checked.
Common signs
- Burning or pain in the upper tummy or chest
- Feeling uncomfortably full
- Bloating
- Burping and wind
- Feeling sick
How it is usually diagnosed
- Questions about symptoms and medicines
- Test for H. pylori
- Endoscopy if there are warning signs
Records worth keeping
Keeping these together makes each appointment easier, especially when you see a new doctor:
- H. pylori test results
- Endoscopy reports
- A list of medicines tried
Questions to ask your doctor
- Could a medicine be causing it?
- Should I be tested for H. pylori?
- Do I need an endoscopy?
When to get help right away
Call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department if you have:
- Chest pain spreading to the arm or jaw, vomiting blood, black poo or difficulty swallowing: get urgent medical help
This page is general information. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a doctor who knows your history. Medfold keeps your records organised; it does not interpret them.