Factors that can trigger symptoms of heartburn and indigestion 5-7:
Lifestyle factors
Eating too much or too fast.- Eating fatty, greasy or spicy foods.
- Being overweight.
- Drinking too much alcohol.
- Smoking.
- Stress and anxiety.
- Drinking coffee.
Diseases or conditions
- Pregnancy.
- Ulcers (gastric or duodenal).
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).
- Stomach cancers.
Medicines
- Aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.