Dyspepsia Definition
Dyspepsia is the uncomfortable or burning sensation felt in the upper abdomen which is usually accompanied by nausea, bloating of the abdomen, belching and oftentimes vomiting.
Dyspepsia Diagnosis
X-ray of the stomach and small intestine Upper Gastrointestina Endoscopy Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) Stomach Bacteria test Gastrointestinal or "Whole Gut" Transit Study - measures bowel movement Gastric Accommodation Test - to measure how much the stomach expands Satiety (Liquid Meal) Test - to measure volume of liquid that an individual can drink and feeling of fullness Gastroduodenal Manometry - to measure volume of nerves and muscles involved in the digestion
Dyspepsia Treatment
The best way to treat dyspepsia is to avoid foods and situations that can cause it like for smokers to quit smoking. Avoid foods that are greasy or solid foods that contain meat often times help. In severe situations, the doctor recommends only small amounts of soft foods and only liquids.
Dyspepsia Symptoms and Signs
Dyspeptic symptoms can happen together with gastritis, viral gastroenteritis, stomach ulcer, stomach cancer, disease of the gallbladder, disease of the pancreas, inflammatory bowel disease, pregnancy and diabetes mellitus. Dyspepsia symptoms: may or may not be a combination of nausea, regurgitation, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal fullness which is prolonged, stomach pain and easily feeling full.
Dyspepsia Causes
May be caused by ulcer or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) but most of the time it is because of eating too much, eating quickly, intake of high-fat foods or eating during stressful conditions. Other causes can are smoking, drinking too much alcohol, being tired, and ongoing stress.
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