Symptoms of Upper Digestion Heartburn

Heartburn and indigestion are common upper body disorders related to the types and quantity of food that you eat. Symptoms of heartburn and indigestion can be treated at home through lifestyle changes and over-the-counter medications, although severe or frequent indigestion and heartburn may require prescription medications. According to the Mayo Clinic and the National Library of Medicine, symptoms of heartburn and indigestion in the upper body include pain and fullness.

Bloating

• You may feel bloated around your stomach as a result of indigestion; the excess gas that causes bloating can trigger your heartburn.

Burning

• Heartburn and indigestion can cause a sensation of burning in the upper part of your chest, stomach and throat.

Burping

• Frequent burping (belching) is a symptom of indigestion and heartburn that can be painful and occur at embarrassing or inconvenient times.

Fullness

• Indigestion and heartburn can make you feel full quickly, even if you have not eaten a normal portion size of food.

Nausea

• You may lose your appetite or develop nausea when you have heartburn and indigestion; this may be your body's way of preventing you from eating more food and making your symptoms worse.

Pain

• Pain in the upper part of your body, especially around your ribs and stomach are symptoms of indigestion; heartburn pain is usually up higher in your chest and throat.