Functional dyspepsia is a type of upset stomach that happens often with no apparent cause. This is a common condition that is diagnosed based on symptoms.
Symptoms
Symptoms of functional dyspepsia include:
- Pain in your stomach or upper abdomen
- Bloating after eating
- Burping
- Nausea after eating
- Feeling full easily
Treatments
Because there's no known cause of functional dyspepsia, treatment focuses on reducing symptoms. In many people, lifestyle changes such as changing what you eat can treat this condition. Other people may need medications to relieve gas, reduce stomach acid, help your stomach empty faster, or relieve nausea.
Risk Factors
Things that can increase your risk of functional dyspepsia include:
- Being female
- Aspirin and ibuprofen use
- Smoking
- Anxiety
- Depression
- H. pylori infection
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
department
Gastroenterology
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