It usually presents as vague chest or abdominal discomfort that occurs after eating or drinking. Indigestion is generally a benign condition. It is often caused by eating too quickly or too much, spicy or high fat meals, alcohol or caffeine, obesity, smoking or swallowing air. In cases of chronic indigestion, the bacterium Helicobacter pylori is often the culprit. If this is the case, antibiotics are required and must be prescribed by your doctor.
Alternative medicine is an appropriate first step in the treatment of indigestion.
However, if symptoms do not respond to natural therapies, the intervention of a conventional doctor may be necessary. Chronic indigestion or indigestion not relieved by treatment should be evaluated by your doctor. This non-invasive therapy can be useful in relieving indigestion by stimulating certain points of the meridians corresponding to the stomach and intestines. Aromatherapy offers a variety of essential oils from plants and herbs to promote relaxation and relieve anxiety. A bath scented with 5 or 6 drops of rosemary or German chamomile may relieve indigestion.