Indigestion lasting three days

Indigestion can feel like upper-abdominal discomfort, burning, early fullness, bloating, belching, or nausea. It may follow a large or rich meal, alcohol, stress, or medicines that irritate the stomach. Ongoing symptoms can also occur with Acid Reflux, Gastritis, a Hiatus Hernia, a Peptic Ulcer, Gallstones, or Helicobacter Pylori Infection. Indigestion itself does not identify one cause, and symptoms alone cannot diagnose a condition.

Notice whether discomfort is linked to meals, lying down, particular foods, or medicines. Record vomiting, trouble swallowing, black stools, weight change, or pain that moves to the chest or back.

Choose smaller meals, eat slowly, and remain upright after eating. Reduce foods and drinks that clearly trigger symptoms, and avoid smoking or alcohol while symptoms settle. Review non-prescription pain medicines and supplements with a pharmacist or clinician rather than stopping prescribed treatment alone. If symptoms continue, a clinician may consider testing or Acid Reflux Medication after reviewing your history and other medicines.

Keep a brief symptom record with meal timing, severity, bowel changes, and any medicines taken. This makes a consultation more useful and helps identify patterns without assuming the cause.

Seek urgent care for chest pressure, breathlessness, fainting, vomiting blood, black stools, severe or rapidly worsening abdominal pain, or repeated vomiting. Arrange a medical review if indigestion does not settle, keeps returning, causes trouble swallowing, or comes with unexplained weight loss, persistent fever, or marked weakness.

Ask: Could my medicines or meal pattern be contributing? Do I need testing for Helicobacter Pylori Infection or another cause? Which treatment is suitable with my other medicines? Which warning signs should prompt urgent care?