Condition
Dyspepsia
Dyspepsia is persistent or recurrent discomfort in the upper abdomen, often described as indigestion.
Overview
Aetiology
Dyspepsia can arise from a range of causes, including excess gastric acid, impaired gastric motility, and heightened sensitivity of the stomach and upper gut. Common contributors are Helicobacter pylori infection, peptic ulcer disease, gastro-esophageal reflux, certain medications such as NSAIDs, and dietary or lifestyle factors. In many cases no structural cause is found, and the condition is termed functional dyspepsia.
Presentation
Symptoms
Symptoms include upper abdominal pain or burning, early fullness during meals, uncomfortable fullness after eating, bloating, belching, and nausea.
Assessment
Differential Diagnosis
Conditions to consider include gastro-esophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, gastritis, gallstones, and, less commonly, gastric malignancy.
Formula for Dyspepsia
Herb der dose/week
Gentiana lutea 1:2 10 mL
Foeniculum vulgare 1:2 20 mL
The Herbs
Materia Medica (42)
Herbs traditionally or clinically used for dyspepsia.
