About Indigestion & BloatingIndigestion (dyspepsia) is discomfort in the upper abdomen during or after eating. Functional dyspepsia is long-lasting indigestion without an obvious cause, often linked to slow stomach emptying.Symptoms include bloating, early fullness, burping, nausea and upper abdominal discomfort.Medicines used for Indigestion & BloatingProkinetic medicines such as itopride, domperidone and levosulpiride help the stomach empty, and acid reducers such as omeprazole or famotidine help when there is burning. Eating smaller meals slowly, avoiding greasy food and reducing stress also help.When to see a doctorSee a doctor if symptoms are new after age 45, or come with weight loss, vomiting, difficulty swallowing or black stools.This page is for general information only. Many of these medicines need a prescription; please use them only on the advice of a doctor or pharmacist, who can choose the right medicine and dose for you.
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