HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Does indigestion medication help with digestion?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Not particularly: Most of the indigestion medications help to decrease stomach acid, and have to positive impact on the small intestines ability to process food.

Answered 12/29/2012

5.4k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Bad heartburn/ bloating/ slow digestion after stomach flu. Ate spicy food within 24 hours of getting better. normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I often hav stomach upset at times constipation too NT able to digest outside food (if there is lots of oil/cheese) what should I do for gud digestion?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Once I drink water in the morning before food with my hbp medications, I immediately have this feeling of indigestion and nausea. Then belching and gas like feeling, pulse like pressure on the right side of my throat/neck. Very uncomfortable.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hi, I'm struggling with bloating and indigestion even though I drink plenty of water.. I would like to know which over the counter medication would be recommended? Thanks for your help.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have a pain in my chest for the past 3 days I can breathe perfectly fine, I am not sure if it could be heart burn but I have been taking Eno, and few indigestion medication I just need some advise its sometimes a sharp pain. ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

How stress or tension affect digestion? I get indigestion from stress and feel bloated and nausea.
Terrible indigestion when i consume anything containing dairy, but lactaid pills don't help. Is it possible to have lactose intolerance that isn't helped by lactaid? My digestion is otherwise perfect.
Are heartburn syrups harmful if you take them too much, and what should I do if i get frequent digestion problems?
Vomiting heartburn digestion problems maybe appendix hernia ulcer?
I hv Gastroesophageal reflux grade A,but never heartburn! why i am given ppi by doctors?because when i take it,my digestion slow down?Do i have to usu

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.