You should consult your doctor if:
- your indigestion symptoms persist for more than two weeks, especially if this is a new symptom, do not respond to over the counter medication, interfere with work, leisure and/or sleep
- over 40 years old
- have a family history of digestive or colon problems or cancer
- drink alcohol or smoke
- take aspirin or pain killers regularly
You should consult your doctor urgently if you experience:
- prolonged or severe pain
- recurrent vomiting
- red or altered blood (like coffee grounds) in vomit
- black ‘tarry’ stools
- loss of appetite or weight loss
- difficulty in swallowing
- low hemoglobin (low blood count/anemia)
- yellowing of the skin (jaundice)
