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.