Heartburn

• Heartburn is a burning pain in the throat and stomach caused by the backup of acid from the stomach into the esophagus.
  
  

Nausea

• Nausea is a symptom of indigestion that may be caused by eating too much food too quickly or eating many strongly-flavored foods.
  
  

Bloating

• Bloating may result from eating fatty foods that require a lot of time for the body to fully digest.
  
  

Burping

• Burping is caused by an excess of air in the stomach, which can be caused by eating too quickly or talking while eating.
  
  

Gas

• Gas is a symptom of indigestion that may be caused by constipation, eating fibrous foods that are difficult to digest or eating too quickly.
  
  

Chest Pain

• A burning sensation or tightness in the chest caused by indigestion may be relieved by burping or taking antacids.
  
  

Warning

• Symptoms including black tarry stools, vomiting blood, weight loss and difficulty breathing may be more serious than indigestion and should be evaluated by a medical doctor.