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Indigestion is a feeling of discomfort in the upper belly (abdomen) during or right after a meal. It may present as a feeling of uncomfortable fullness, burning, and/or pain.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

16 year experience in family medicine

Is a type of:

Esophageal motility disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Very common
Baby
0-2
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common

Body locations

Lower abdomen, Chest, Upper abdomen

Is Symptom of

Viral gastroenteritis in children
Condition
Gastritis
Condition
Viral gastroenteritis in adults
Condition
Lactose intolerance
Allergy
Stomach flu
Condition
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Indigestion
Antacid
H2 blockers
Proton pump inhibitors
Zegerid
Ranitidine
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How can I treat indigestion?

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What can I do .Fo bad indigestion?

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I have terrible indigestion problems?

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Had bad indigestion for 4 days should I be worried?

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Why do I wake up in the night with bad indigestion?

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I`m suffering from indigestion. What is your advice?

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How do I know if indigestion is something more serious?

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Is it normal to get indigestion after everything i eat?

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What is the best thing to do when you have I indigestion?

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What can I take when I am having serious indigestion all day?

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I am suffering from indigestion.What are the causes of indigestion?

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A 30-year old asked:

If I have indigestion, should I be concerned for myself or my baby?

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A 48-year old asked:

Please suggest what foods are good to eat when I have bad indigestion?

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A 21-year old male asked:

I want some easy tips for fat indigestion problem. My body is not digesting fat. Tips?

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A 21-year old male asked:

I am 21 and have a fat indigestion problem. My body is not digesting fat at all. Due to this my weight is only 52. Can you give me some tips?

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A 49-year old asked:

I have this weird gurgling and rumbling in my tummy. Could this be indigestion?

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What I can take for acid indigestion?

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A 35-year old female asked:

Why do I always get indigestion after I eat?

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How do I know if i'm experiencing acid indigestion?

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What can I eat or drink that will relieve indigestion?

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A 35-year old asked:

Acid indigestion is causing my extreme hunger. What can I do?

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A 48-year old asked:

I have acid indigestion and what are some foods or drinks I should consume to stop acid?

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A 44-year old asked:

What to do if i get an indigestion-type pain which seems to fill my whole chest, i feel quite ill, but it goes. What is it?

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A 43-year old asked:

What to do if I have an indigestion-type pain which seems to fill my whole chest, i feel quite ill, but it goes. What is it?

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A 20-year old male asked:

Am 20 years old and i weight 130, i try eating a lot but i don't seem to add weight, what can be the course? Can it be indigestion?

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A 50-year old male asked:

I suffer from indigestion and needs to take daily capsules to help prevent is but are concerned that it may have serious affects on my life ?

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What is indigestion?

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Indigestion for six months?

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Can indigestion last for days?

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