Functional dyspepsia


How to regulate functional dyspepsia?
For functional dyspepsia, dietary attentions include consuming easily digestible foods such as noodles, steamed buns, dumplings, and soft-cooked rice. Try to avoid hard or difficult-to-digest foods, such as bones, and avoid acidic, spicy foods, and alcohol. Consume more fresh vegetables and fruits. For medical treatment, medications that promote gastrointestinal motility and aid in digesting food can be taken, such as supplements containing gastric protease. Eating smaller, more frequent meals is advisable, avoiding excessive consumption of fish and meat. Daily protein intake should be around 50 grams to meet the body's needs.


Can indigestion cause chest tightness?
Indigestion generally does not cause chest tightness. The main symptoms of indigestion include upper abdominal pain, accompanied by belching, acid reflux, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea, among others. If a patient experiences chest tightness, along with chest pain and difficulty breathing, it is necessary to consider whether it is due to a cardiac disease or a pulmonary disease, and it is recommended to go to the hospital for a formal examination. Initially, it is important to complete an electrocardiogram and a chest radiograph, followed by cardiac auscultation and pulmonary auscultation.


Harm of Functional Dyspepsia
Functional dyspepsia is very common in life, especially among adolescents, which can lead to a further decrease in appetite. Food accumulates in the gastrointestinal tract for a long time, making it difficult to move downwards, causing stomach and intestinal bloating. Over time, it affects the appetite, and the patient's mental and nutritional status will be impacted. It is necessary to use some digestive aids and drugs that promote gastrointestinal motility in a timely manner. Attention should also be paid to dietary adjustments, eating regular meals in fixed quantities, and eating more soft, easily digestible food. Try to eat less raw, cold, or spicy food. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor)


Does indigestion cause constipation?
Indigestion can cause constipation, as the gastrointestinal tract's ability to digest and absorb food decreases, preventing efficient elimination of feces. Indigestion is common among adolescents, often due to irregular and spicy eating habits, a preference for puffed food, and insufficient water intake. Prolonged periods can lead to constipation, so it is important to adjust dietary habits, eat more green vegetables, drink plenty of water, engage in outdoor activities, and develop the habit of defecating at regular times. These measures can effectively alleviate or prevent constipation.


Can indigestion cause rectal bleeding?
Indigestion does not cause bloody stools. Most cases of bloody stools are due to rupture of the gastrointestinal mucosa or damage to the walls of submucosal blood vessels. The primary symptoms of indigestion include decreased appetite, bloating, stomach pain, and acid reflux. Most instances of indigestion are caused by reduced gastric motility, and there are medications available that promote gastrointestinal motility and increase appetite. Additionally, it is recommended to eat a light and reasonable diet, avoiding greasy and spicy foods. Engaging in appropriate outdoor activities after meals can help increase gastrointestinal motility. Maintaining a good mood is also beneficial for improving symptoms of poor gastrointestinal function. (Note: The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)