Dyspepsia, or indigestion, is a chronic condition that can last for years, but it usually occurs periodically – meaning that the symptoms may present frequently and/or severely for days, weeks, or months, and then be less frequent or disappear altogether for a length of time before presenting once more. Typically, dyspepsia will go away on its own after a few hours, but you should let your doctor know if your symptoms increase in severity or frequency, or if you experience dyspepsia on a frequent basis. Treatment of your dyspepsia will depend on what is causing it and what you respond best to.