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When should I worry about dyspepsia?
When to see a doctor Mild indigestion is usually nothing to worry about. Consult your doctor if discomfort persists for more than two weeks. Contact your doctor right away if pain is severe or accompanied by: Unintentional weight loss or loss of appetite.
Can dyspepsia be cured?
Q: Can functional dyspepsia be cured? A: There is no cure for functional dyspepsia. Most people manage their symptoms well with lifestyle changes and medications. Treating Helicobacter pylori (if present in the stomach) may significantly reduce the symptoms.
How long can dyspepsia last?
How long does indigestion (dyspepsia) last? Indigestion is a chronic disease that usually lasts years, if not a lifetime. It does, however, display periodicity, which means that the symptoms may be more frequent or severe for days, weeks, or months and then less frequent or severe for days, weeks, or months.
How long does dyspepsia last for?
How can I calm my dyspepsia?
Here’s a look at eight home remedies that can provide quick relief for indigestion.
- Peppermint tea. Peppermint is more than a breath freshener.
- Chamomile tea. Chamomile tea is known to help induce sleep and calm anxiety.
- Apple cider vinegar.
- Ginger.
- Fennel seed.
- Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)
- Lemon water.
- Licorice root.
Is banana good for dyspepsia?
Banana. Banana is considered to be an alkaline food because of its high potassium content. A ripe banana can combat stomach acid and coat stomach lining to help prevent heartburn and other reflux symptoms.
How do you permanently cure dyspepsia?
Treatment
- Try not to chew with your mouth open, talk while you chew, or eat too fast. This makes you swallow too much air, which can add to indigestion.
- Drink beverages after rather than during meals.
- Avoid late-night eating.
- Try to relax after meals.
- Avoid spicy foods.
- If you smoke, quit.
- Avoid alcohol.
How can I relieve dyspepsia?
Treatments
- avoiding or limiting the intake of trigger foods, such as fried foods, chocolate, onion, and garlic.
- drinking water instead of soda.
- limiting the intake of caffeine and alcohol.
- eating smaller meals more often.
- eating slowly.
- maintaining a moderate weight.
- avoiding tight-fitting clothing.