Ask a doctor - What is Dyspepsia?

Q. What is Dyspepsia?

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Dyspepsia, also known as indigestion, is a common digestive disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by uncomfortable or painful symptoms including bloating, nausea, heartburn, and upper abdominal pain. Dyspepsia can be caused by many different issues such as eating too much or too quickly; fatty or fried foods; acidic foods (like citrus fruits and tomatoes); alcohol; caffeine intake; certain medications like painkillers and antibiotics; smoking cigarettes or cigars; stress or anxiety; an ulcer in the stomach lining; Helicobacter pylori infection (a type of bacterial gastroenteritis); irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) ; gallbladder problems such as stones or sludge in the bile ducts;; constipation , pancreatic dysfunction etc..

Treatment for dyspepsia may involve lifestyle changes such as avoiding certain offending foods and beverages like spicy food, coffee/tea/alcohol, carbonated drinks etc., reducing food portion sizes at meals & snack times to prevent over-eating. In addition to this dietary modifications increasing fiber content in daily diet routine helps to manage constipation which is one of the major symptoms related with dyspepsia . Exercise regularly & works towards achieving healthy body weight.. Stress management techniques like yoga & meditation should be adopted into life style to reduce mental strain & emotional stress level which are triggers associated with dyspepsia. Medical treatments may be necessary if lifestyle modifications have not brought relief from your symptoms within several weeks. Your doctor can prescribe drugs that reduce acid production such as antacids (which neutralize stomach acid), proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), H2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs). Prokinetics - medicines that help speed up digestion could also prescribed depending on the specific cause of the individual’s case .It’s always best to consult your doctor if you experience any concerning symptoms related with Dyspepsia so proper diagnosis followed by treatment can help alleviate its painful & uncomfortable complications bringing relief swiftly!