An uncomfortable, often painful feeling in the stomach, resulting from impaired digestion. Symptoms include burning stomach pain, bloating, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting. Causes include gastritis, gastric ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, pancreatic disease, and gallbladder disease.
Symptoms of Functional Dyspepsia
The following features are indicative of Functional Dyspepsia:
early feeling of fullness when eating
bloating
burning sensation or discomfort in your upper abdomen or lower chest
nausea
belching
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Common Causes of Functional Dyspepsia
The following are the most common causes of Functional Dyspepsia:
wheat and dietary fats
anxiety
gastroenteritis
Helicobacter pylori infection
smoking
Risk Factors for Functional Dyspepsia
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Functional Dyspepsia:
older age
females
depression
smoking
history of childhood physical or sexual abuse
anxiety
use of certain over-the-counter pain relievers, such as aspirin and ibuprofen
Prevention of Functional Dyspepsia
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Functional Dyspepsia. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
avoid skipping meals
chew food slowly and thoroughly
avoid fatty and spicy foods
Occurrence of Functional Dyspepsia
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Functional Dyspepsia cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Functional Dyspepsia can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Functional Dyspepsia can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Functional Dyspepsia
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Functional Dyspepsia:
Helicobacter pylori testing: To detect the presence of the bacterium and look for the signs and symptoms of the disease
Endoscopy: To see esophagus, stomach and the first part of the small intestine and evaluate inflammation
Blood tests: To determine the cause of the discomfort and rule out other disorders causing similar symptoms
Doctor for Diagnosis of Functional Dyspepsia
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Functional Dyspepsia:
Gastroenterologist
Complications of Functional Dyspepsia if untreated
Yes, Functional Dyspepsia causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Functional Dyspepsia is left untreated:
affects quality of life
loss of appetite
Procedures for Treatment of Functional Dyspepsia
The following procedures are used to treat Functional Dyspepsia:
Behavior therapy: Work with counselor or therapist, teaches relaxation techniques that helps in coping with the signs and symptoms of the disease
Self-care for Functional Dyspepsia
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Functional Dyspepsia:
Avoid large meals and overeating: Controls signs and symptoms of the disease
Chew food slowly and thoroughly: Helps in controlling nonulcer stomach pain