Qu'est-ce que la dyspepsie fonctionnelle ?
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**What is Functional Dyspepsia?**
**Definition:**
Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by upper abdominal pain or discomfort for at least three months, in the absence of any structural or biochemical abnormalities.
**Symptoms:**
* Abdominal pain or discomfort after meals
* Early satiety (feeling full quickly)
* Bloating
* Belching
* Nausea
* Vomiting
**Types:**
There are two main types of FD:
* **Postprandial distress syndrome:** Symptoms worsen after meals.
* **Epigastric pain syndrome:** Symptoms are present even when not eating.
**Causes:**
The exact cause of FD is unknown, but it is believed to involve:
* Abnormal motility (movement) of the stomach and intestines
* Increased sensitivity to gastric acid
* Delayed gastric emptying
* Psychological factors, such as stress and anxiety
**Diagnosis:**
FD is diagnosed based on a medical history and physical exam. Tests may be performed to rule out other conditions, such as:
* Gastroscopy (upper endoscopy)
* Gastric emptying study
* Hydrogen breath test
**Treatment:**
Treatment for FD aims to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. This may include:
* **Lifestyle modifications:** Avoiding trigger foods, managing stress, and exercising regularly.
* **Medications:**
* Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to reduce stomach acid
* Anticholinergics to slow down gastric motility
* Prokinetics to enhance gastric emptying
* Antidepressants for psychological factors
* **Psychotherapy:** To address stress and anxiety
* **Acupuncture:** May help to reduce pain and improve digestion
**Outlook:**
FD is a chronic condition, but symptoms can be managed. Most people with FD can live a normal and productive life with proper treatment.
**What is Functional Dyspepsia?**
**Definition:**
Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder characterized by upper abdominal pain or discomfort for at least three months, in the absence of any structural or biochemical abnormalities.
**Symptoms:**
* Abdominal pain or discomfort after meals
* Early satiety (feeling full quickly)
* Bloating
* Belching
* Nausea
* Vomiting
**Types:**
There are two main types of FD:
* **Postprandial distress syndrome:** Symptoms worsen after meals.
* **Epigastric pain syndrome:** Symptoms are present even when not eating.
**Causes:**
The exact cause of FD is unknown, but it is believed to involve:
* Abnormal motility (movement) of the stomach and intestines
* Increased sensitivity to gastric acid
* Delayed gastric emptying
* Psychological factors, such as stress and anxiety
**Diagnosis:**
FD is diagnosed based on a medical history and physical exam. Tests may be performed to rule out other conditions, such as:
* Gastroscopy (upper endoscopy)
* Gastric emptying study
* Hydrogen breath test
**Treatment:**
Treatment for FD aims to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. This may include:
* **Lifestyle modifications:** Avoiding trigger foods, managing stress, and exercising regularly.
* **Medications:**
* Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to reduce stomach acid
* Anticholinergics to slow down gastric motility
* Prokinetics to enhance gastric emptying
* Antidepressants for psychological factors
* **Psychotherapy:** To address stress and anxiety
* **Acupuncture:** May help to reduce pain and improve digestion
**Outlook:**
FD is a chronic condition, but symptoms can be managed. Most people with FD can live a normal and productive life with proper treatment.
Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder that is characterised by chronic or recurrent pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen.