Indigestion Symptoms

If you believe that you may be suffering from indigestion symptoms, you are certainly not alone. More people experience this uncomfortable feeling than you can probably imagine. Indigestion is actually not a disease, it is the result of various symptoms collected together including nausea, bloating and belching.

Common Indigestion Symptoms

Every person develops their own unique symptoms which can occur once in a while or sometimes daily, they can be minor to severe and change intensity with every occurrence. Common symptoms include:

• Early Fullness – One of the first signs of indigestion is feeling full when you are nowhere near  done completing your meal. In most cases, this may force you to discontinue eating.
•  Uncomfortable Fullness – When fullness is extremely uncomfortable or lasts much longer than it should, you are experiencing indigestion  symptoms.
•  Upper Abdominal Pain – Many people will experience pain that can be mild to severe between the naval and the sternum (bottom of your  breastbone).
•  Burning Sensation – One of the most common indigestion symptoms that seems to be a frequent complaint of sufferers is a burning sensation  in the upper part of the abdomen. It is important to note that this feeling can occur as low as your naval as well.
•  Nausea – In some cases, you may feel a though you are going to vomit however, this does not mean that you necessarily will.
•  Bloating – Some people experience bloating, others do not. This is described as a tight, uncomfortable or swollen feeling in the stomach.

Although many people associate indigestion systems with heartburn, they are entirely different conditions. They can both be present simultaneously but they are not the same thing.

Is it a Medical Emergency?

Most indigestion symptoms will subside on their own. However, if you experience them longer than two weeks, you should consult with your medical care provider. You should also seek medical treatment promptly if you experience any of the following:

• Severe pain
• Loss of appetite
• Unintentional weight loss
• Repetitive vomiting
• Vomiting with blood
• Black stools
• Jaundice (eyes and skin appear to be a yellow shade)
• Difficulty swallowing
• Excessive sweating
• Chest pain that travels to the arm, neck or jaw
• Shortness of breath

Although most indigestion symptoms are mild, it is important to not dismiss those that are more severe as they can be the result of an underlying medical condition. If you are only experiencing indigestion, you are always better to have a medical examination to put your mind at rest that there could be a serious matter to blame.