The main symptom of indigestion (dyspepsia) is pain or a feeling of discomfort in your chest or stomach.
This usually comes on soon after eating or drinking, although there can sometimes be a delay between eating a meal and experiencing indigestion.
The symptoms of indigestion are often described as ‘heartburn’, which you may experience as a burning pain behind your breastbone. Heartburn is caused by acid that passes from your stomach into your oesophagus (gullet).
If you have indigestion, you may also have symptoms such as:
- feeling uncomfortably full or heavy
- belching
- bringing food back up from your stomach
- bloating
- nausea (feeling sick)
- vomiting
When you should see a doctor
In some cases, indigestion symptoms can indicate a more serious underlying health problem, such as stomach cancer. Seek immediate medical attention if you have recurring indigestion and you:
- are 55 years old or over
- have lost a lot of weight without meaning to
- have increasing difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
- have persistent vomiting
- have iron deficiency anaemia
- have a lump in your stomach
- have blood in your vomit or blood in your stools
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Overview - Symptoms of indigestion
