Indigestion and heartburn

Indigestion affects the upper portions of the GI tract. The main symptom is pain or a feeling of discomfort in the chest or stomach area. It may be associated with belching, heartburn, nausea and a feeling of being bloated or overly full.
If the chest pain is of sudden onset, heavy, or with radiation into the arms, neck or jaw, then urgent medical attention is required.

Indigestion is quite often recurrent and is caused when stomach acid comes into contact with the sensitive, protective mucosa that lines the digestive tract¹. The acid breaks down the mucosa, causing irritation and inflammation. In most cases, symptoms are related to eating and/or drinking and may be worsened by anxiety and depression. Certain drugs e.g. aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, may also trigger symptoms. Indigestion may be more common among people who are obese or suffering from hiatus hernia and peptic ulcer.

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• 1. “Indigestion” NHS Choices. Available on www.nhs.uk. Accessed 29/1/2010