Most people with indigestion feel pain and discomfort in the stomach or chest area. The sensation generally appears soon after consuming food or drink. In some cases symptoms may appear some time after a meal. Some people feel full during a meal, even if they have not eaten much.
Heartburn and indigestion are two separate conditions. Heartburn is a burning feeling behind the breastbone, usually after eating.
The following symptoms are also common:
- Nausea
- Belching
- Feeling bloated (very full)
- In very rare cases indigestion may be a symptom of stomach cancer.
Mild indigestion is rarely anything to worry about. You should see your doctor if symptoms continue for more than two weeks. See your doctor immediately if pain is severe, and the following also occur:
- Loss of appetite or weight loss
- Vomiting
- Black stools
- Jaundice (yellow coloring of eyes and skin)
- Chest pain when your exert yourself
- Shortness of breath
- Sweating
- Chest pain radiation to the jaw, arm or neck
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