Best Dyspepsia Treatment in Indirapuram

• October 21, 2021
• 368 people
• Latest news
• Call Connect

Functional dyspepsia

Overview

Functional dyspepsia (dis-PEP-see-uh) is a term for recurring signs and symptoms of indigestion that have no obvious cause. Functional dyspepsia is also called nonulcer stomach pain or nonulcer dyspepsia.

Functional dyspepsia is common and can be long lasting — although signs and symptoms are mostly intermittent. These signs and symptoms resemble those of an ulcer, such as pain or discomfort in your upper abdomen, often accompanied by bloating, belching and nausea.

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of functional dyspepsia may include:

• Pain or burning in the stomach, bloating, excessive belching, or nausea after meals
• An early feeling of fullness (satiety) when eating
• Pain in the stomach that may sometimes occur unrelated to meals or may be relieved with meals

When to see a doctor

Make an appointment with your doctor if you experience persistent signs and symptoms that worry you.

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:

• Bloody vomit
• Dark, tarry stools
• Shortness of breath
• Pain that radiates to your jaw, neck or arm
• Unexplained weight loss

Causes

It's not clear what causes functional dyspepsia. Doctors consider it a functional disorder, which means that routine testing may not show any abnormalities. Hence, it is diagnosed based on symptoms.

Risk factors

Factors that can increase the risk of functional dyspepsia include:

• Female sex
• Use of certain over-the-counter pain relievers, such as aspirin and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), which can cause stomach problems
• Smoking
• Anxiety or depression
• History of childhood physical or sexual abuse
• Helicobacter pylori infection

Diagnosis

EndoscopyOpen pop-up dialog box

Your doctor will likely review your signs and symptoms and perform a physical examination. A number of diagnostic tests may help your doctor determine the cause of your discomfort and rule out other disorders causing similar symptoms. These may include:

• Blood tests. Blood tests may help rule out other diseases that can cause signs and symptoms similar to those of functional dyspepsia.
• Tests for a bacterium. Your doctor may recommend a test to look for a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) that can cause stomach problems. H. pylori testing may use your blood, stool or breath.
• Endoscopy. A thin, flexible, lighted instrument (endoscope) is passed down your throat so that your doctor can view your esophagus, stomach and the first part of your small intestine (duodenum). This will also allow the doctor to collect small pieces of tissue from your duodenum to look for inflammation.

In some cases, additional tests to assess the emptying and relaxation (accommodation) of the stomach may be considered.

Our patients receive the best care possible. We have a team that is well-trained and experienced. We provide comprehensive care. For more details please contact us! 9968635204