Dyspepsia

Hi Helen,

The foods to avoid are spicey foods, chocolate, sharp citrussy fruit,

alcohol..... yes and coffee. We know that citrus fruit is good for us so have it in a homemade smoothie with plain yogurt. Some medications may cause dyspepsia such as aspirin, ibuprofen  etc., As you go along you will discover what

foods irritate your stomach. I's all trial and error. What affects my stomach may not affect yours. Hope this helps.

Hi,

thank you so much for your reply.  Really helpful tips. Hmmmmm no chocolate and caffeine that's gonna hard lol. Interesting I have been taking quite a lot of ibuprofen recently for swollen gland so better cut down on them.    

Sounds some huge changes needed by me.  On occasions  like a bit of alcohol anything that's doesn't affect you too much. On internet says wine or beer is an irritant. Also what about dairy products and carbohydrates such as bread? Obviously anyone is different like you said  trial and error. 

Hi Helen,

Dyspepsia may be caused by gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastritis, or it may be a symptom of peptic ulcer disease. Please let me know your symptoms, it will help to understand the cause of dyspepsia. As you have prescribed omeprazole 20 mg, it might be due to peptic ulcer or gastritis. Gastroscopy is a very helpful diagnostic test; it will help to diagnose the cause of dyspepsia.

If the dyspepsia is due to gastritis or peptic ulcer, please avoid spicy, fatty and fried food. Please avoid carbonated beverages; tea and coffee; alcohol; cocoa, chocolate; citrus fruits and juices. These foods may trigger dyspepsia by increasing stomach acid secretion. Please keep a track of foods that increase your dyspepsia and avoid it. You may include cooked vegetables, apple, banana, celery and cranberries in your diet.

Hi pat121,

i had a gastroscopy today and theur findings were according to report gastroscopy was performed to 2nd part of duodenum.abnormal examination. Stomach: gastritis: erythematous site: astral severity: mild. Though it doesn't feel mild.

My symptoms at the moment  severe bloating of upper abdomen and gassy feeling and in recent times feels like bad heartburn. Hope that helps you assist what foods to avoid! 

You say dyspepsia, it comes in many forms. I've had it for over 50 years.What are your actual symptoms?

Google  functional dyspepsia and you will come up with a lot of information.

Hi, derek,

thanks I will google as suggested. My main symptoms are very bloated upper abdomen and discomfort in the chest area. 

I seem to have the symptoms all the time, but now  I cutting out foods and drinks and taking medication hopefully will improve. I only found out the yesterday so early days. I was told by my gp I might have cancer that's why I had a camera down my throat which was clear thank goodness. I am so relieved they have found what the problem is this is a good thing I now feel positive now. :-)