Spotlight: Indigestion

Indigestion is a general term that describes a group of gastrointestinal symptoms, including pain, a burning feeling or discomfort, in the upper abdomen after eating. Hee Seung Lee, the owner of three Auckland pharmacies, chats to reporter Miranda Cook about how lifestyle, medicines and other health problems can cause indigestion. Dr Lee says knowing when to refer can be tricky but getting it right is important because the condition shares similar symptoms with more serious illnesses