Dyspepsia is a common problem now a day’s which affects health status drastically which in turns affecting day to day work. Dyspepsia has an heterogeneous patho-physiology with an extensive differential diagnostic criteria. There are two major classification of dyspepsia one of which is functional dyspepsia which is very common and other is ulcer dyspepsia which always associated with some organic disorder commonly peptic ulcer. Non ulcer dyspepsia is associated with faulty habit of diet, nervous exhaustion, stress, anxiety, depression. Whereas ulcer dyspepsia indicates some underlying organic disorders like peptic ulcers, pancreatic disorders, colonic disorders, malignancies etc. Even in some dyspeptic patients no cause can be found.

Aggravating factors of dyspepsia

Foods: Common are bread, cake, peanuts, beans, legumes, eggs, sausage, beef pasta, pizza, yogurt, milk, onions etc.

Nutrients

Common are dates, honey, apple, soft drinks, pickles, oily fatty foods etc.

Beverages

Common are Alcohol, tea, coffee etc.

Fruits

Common are watermelon, cucumber, radish, and some citrus fruits.

Preventive majors for Dyspepsia

One of the best way to prevent dyspepsia is to avoid the foods that likely to cause it. Maintaining a diary is helpful to identify foods that can cause dyspepsia. Other suggestions are: 

• Take a small quantity of meals so the stomach does not have any overload to work hard.

• Take a time for chewing and eat slowly.

• Avoidance of foods likes acids, citrus fruits and tomatoes

• Avoid caffeine containing foods and beverages. 

• Learn how to manage stress. 

• Quit smoking if you are smoker. 

• Reduce or if possible stop alcohol consumption. 

• Avoidance of tight-fitting garments that makes pressure

• Don't exercise when you have full stomach. 

• Don't lie down immediately after eating specially on right side

• Wait before going to bed at least 2-3 hours

Foods advisable

Foods that are high in fiber, whole grains, brown rice, broccoli, beet roots, lean meats, skinless chicken, fish, non acidic foods, banana, apples, strawberries.

Dyspepsia is common problem now a days and it can be treated if diagnosed earlier and start of proper dietary habits, exercise, yoga and stress management. 

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