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ACTNews, JAKARTA
– Dyspepsia is a medical term used for recurring signs and symptoms of
digestive disorders without a clear cause. People with dyspepsia often feel
abdominal pain, bloating, and heartburn. Unfortunately, these symptoms are
often taken lightly by some people. Dr. Annisa Kartikasari, M.D. from the
Humanity Medical Services - Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT) described the symptoms,
possible causes, and ways to prevent this disorder.
Symptoms of dyspepsia
To ACTNews, Annisa explained that the
symptoms of dyspepsia include burning sensation especially in the upper
abdominal area, abdominal pain, feeling bloated, frequent belching, nausea,
vomiting, sour taste in the mouth, and stomach rumbling.
Causes of dyspepsia
1. Dyspepsia occurs
more commonly in women.
2. The use of certain
over-the-counter pain relievers, such as aspirin and ibuprofen that can cause
stomach problems.
3. Smoking
4. Helicobacter pylori infection
5. Psychological
problems, including mental health disorders, stress, and anxiety that can risk causing
digestive problems.
When should one go to the doctor?
If you feel that
the dyspepsia gets worse, Annisa strongly recommended to immediately go to the
doctor. Signs and symptoms that must be watched out for include vomiting blood,
stools that are black and soft, shortness of breath,
unexplained weight loss, and pain that radiates to the jaw, neck, or left arm.
How to prevent dyspepsia
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Eat in moderate portions and slowly so that the stomach does not
have to work too hard and long.
·
Reduce and avoid high-fat, high-acid, or spicy food, as
well as caffeine.
·
If you have a psychological disorder, learn methods for
managing stress and anxiety, such as relaxation techniques.
·
Quit smoking and drinking alcohol.
·
Avoid tight clothing that puts pressure on the
stomach.
·
Do not exercise on a full stomach or after eating. Rather,
exercise before eating or one hour after eating.
·
Don't lie down or sleep immediately after eating. Wait at
least three hours after the last meal.
· Sleep with your head higher than your stomach to help prevent the stomach acid from going up to the esophagus. []
