Patient was educated on management measures for dyspepsia as follows: Avoid having a late-night snack. Having a late-night snack will cut down the interval between food and bedtime and contribute towards acid reflux. Elevate the head end of bed, about 8 inches, using pillows or foam, so that, it will be difficult for the acid contents of stomach to travel up against gravity. For obese individuals, with lot of abdominal fat, losing about 10 pounds [...]
Patient was educated on management measures for dyspepsia as follows: Eat several small meals in a day rather than three big meals. Eating big meals can lead to abdominal fullness, and make individuals more prone for symptoms of dyspepsia. Individuals with lactose intolerance should avoid milk and milk products. Try eating slowly at regular intervals. Eating fast can lead to increased swallowing of air, abdominal fullness, and make individuals more prone for symptoms of dyspepsia. [...]
Patient was educated on risk factors for dyspepsia as follows: Individuals with very irregular eating habits. Individuals with uncontrolled episodes of acid reflux are more prone for dyspeptic attacks. Irritable bowel syndrome. Foods items, such as, chocolate and mint. Excess of caffeinated drinks can also precipitate episodes of dyspepsia. Individuals with episodes of anxiety and air hunger. Alcohol abuse and cigarette smoking. Individuals with history of peptic ulcers. Individuals with any obstruction to the passage [...]
Patient was educated on complications of dyspepsia (indigestion) as follows: Chronic and unresolved episodes of dyspepsia can lead to severe abdominal pain and trouble breathing. Abdominal fullness can result in episodes of regurgitation of gastric contents. Chronic regurgitation can result in cancer of esophagus, due to the injury caused by the acid contents of the stomach. Abdominal fullness and regurgitation makes it difficult to swallow and patients can often present with nausea and vomiting. Diminished [...]
Patient was educated on dyspepsia (indigestion) as follows: Dyspepsia or indigestion is a condition of functional abnormality, primarily of the stomach and small intestine. This condition is associated with symptoms of Discomfort in the upper abdomen or chest, especially after eating. Fullness in the abdomen. Regurgitation of stomach contents and heartburn. Loss of appetite. Abdominal fullness and regurgitation makes it difficult to swallow and patients can often present with nausea and vomiting. Diminished intake of [...]