Indigestion symptoms can be managed by the patient.

You can advise patients to:-

• Cut down on tea, coffee, fizzy drinks and alcohol
• Avoid eating 3 to 4 hours before going to bed
• Avoid rich, spicy and fatty foods
• Avoid smoking
• Not to take ibuprofen or aspirin
• Loose weight if they are overweight
• If symptoms are worse at night use an extra pillow

You could also recommend the patient takes an antacid to reduce any heartburn or pain. These should be taken after eating and they will last for up to 3 hours on a full stomach.