Functional Dyspepsia Quiz
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is functional dyspepsia?
A condition where symptoms such as pain or indigestion persist, even though investigations of the stomach and esophagus show no abnormalities.
Symptoms of functional dyspepsia
Upset tummy / upper abdominal discomfort
Heartburn; painful burning feeling in the chest or throat
Upper central abdominal pain
Excessive burping
Burning or hunger sensation in the stomach
Unbalanced diet
Diet rich in meat and fat
Mental stress or physical exhaustion
Questions your doctor may ask to check for functional dyspepsia
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose functional dyspepsia
Do you have discomfort (but not pain) around the upper part of your abdomen /stomach? Such as an upset tummy?
Do you have heartburn?
Do you have pain in the pit of the stomach (top middle of the abdomen)?
Do you burp a lot everyday?
Do you have a burning or hunger sensation in the pit of your stomach?
Treatment for functional dyspepsia
The focus of treatment is lifestyle changes, such as avoiding certain foods (e.g. fatty, spicy) that can trigger it. The doctor may prescribe medications to remove a certain bacteria from the gut, and control stomach acid levels.
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Reviewed By:
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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