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.
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
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.
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.
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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