Common Causes of indigestion and Symptoms - Indigestion

Indigestion is a vague feeling of discomfort and pain in the upper abdomen and chest, including a feeling of fullness and bloating, accompanied by belching and nausea. Occasionally, heartburn is one of the symptoms. It is a common problem, and can be triggered by several things. These include eating particular foods, drinking alcoholic or carbonated beverages, eating too fast or too much, eating fatty or spicy foods, drinking too much caffeine, or eating too much high-fiber foods. Symptoms have also been shown to be worsened by anxiety and depression.

Common causes of indigestion:

Overeating
Eating too fast
Significant caffeine intake
Eating fatty or spicy foods
Significant alcohol consumption
Smoking
Cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder)
Chronic or acute gastritis (inflammation of the stomach)
Chronic or acute pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
Duodenal ulcer
Gastric ulcer
Antibiotics
Aspirin
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Symptoms

Heartburn, a burning pain that usually starts in the chest, behind the breastbone.
Pain, that occurs in the upper abdomen or the chest. It may or may not be related to overeating or consuming a trigger food or beverage.
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Burping
Flatulence
Because indigestion can be a sign of a more serious condition, such as an ulcer or occasionally cancer, anyone experiencing the following symptoms in addition to indigestion should consult with their doctor.

Unplanned weight loss
Severe pain
Anyone over 45 who has not previously suffered with any indigestion problems

Immediate medical attention is needed for anyone who experiences either of the following symptoms:

Vomiting with specks of blood or with blood that looks like coffee-grounds
Vomiting fresh blood