MamasHealth.com Home Digestive Health Appendicitis Black stool Celiac disease Children with ulcers Cholecystitis Constipation Crohn's disease Digestion help Digestive bleeding Diverticulosis EG Esophageal ulcer Fecal impaction Fecal incontinence Food poisoning Gas Gastritis Gastroenteritis Gastroparesis GERD GERD and babies Green stool Heal ulcers Heart burn Hemochromatosis Indigestion IBS IBS Help Lactose intolerance Liver cirrhosis Mega colon Menetrier's disease Pancreatitis Peritonitis Proctitis Rapid gas emptying Reduce gas Smoking effects Stomach flu Stomach ulcer Stomach ulcer diet Treating ulcers Ulcerative colitis Whipple's disease Zollinger-Ellison Links Email Brenda your relationship question Email Mama Gastric bypass surgery Tummy tuck surgery More food for less money	What is Indigestion? Indigestion, also called upset stomach or dyspepsia, is discomfort or a burning feeling in the upper abdomen. Indigestion is often accompanied by nausea, abdominal bloating, belching, and sometimes vomiting. What Causes Indigestion? Indigestion might be caused by a disease or ulcer in the digestive tract. However, for many people, indigestion is caused by eating too much, eating too quickly, being tired, drinking too much caffeinated beverages, eating high-fat foods, or eating during stressful situations. Smoking, drinking too much alcohol, using medications that irritate the stomach lining, can also cause indigestion or make it worse. Symptoms of Indigestion Some of the most common symptoms are:   pain or burning in your upper stomach - usually in the middle nausea bloating burping that you have a hard time controlling heartburn abdominal pain vomiting acidic taste How to avoid Indigestion The best way to avoid indigestion is to avoid the foods and situations that seem to cause indigestion. Talk to your doctor If you have indigestion frequently, you should talk to your doctor. Indigestion may be a sign of a more serious condition. You may need further tests if you have indigestion and: Have symptoms that are severe and don't respond to treatment Your stool is black Vomit blood Vomit persistently Lose weight very quickly without trying to Feel generally unwell Have difficulty swallowing	Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust
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