Functional Dyspepsia

Overview

Functional dyspepsia is a common disorder of gut-brain interaction causing upper abdominal discomfort without any identifiable organic or systemic disease on examination. Symptoms include upper abdominal pain, bloating, early satiety, and nausea.

Symptoms

• Upper abdominal bloating
• Early satiety
• Belching
• Nausea
• Upper abdominal pain

Treatment

Adjust diet and lifestyle, use prokinetic or acid-suppressing drugs, and add psychological counseling when needed.

Dietary advice

Eat regular small frequent meals and avoid greasy, spicy, and gas-producing foods.