Functional dyspepsia is the most common functional gastrointestinal disease in clinical practice, which is caused by functional disorders of the stomach and duodenum, resulting in postprandial fullness, early satiety, upper abdominal pain, and burning sensation in the upper abdomen. It is a group of clinical syndromes without organic diseases.
The symptoms of functional dyspepsia manifest in various forms. Among them, postprandial fullness is the most common, and after a meal, the abdomen seems to be in a state of bloating for a long time; The phenomenon of early satiety is also not uncommon, where the amount of food consumed is far below the normal level, but soon there is a feeling of fullness, resulting in a significant decrease in appetite and food intake; There is also upper abdominal pain or burning sensation, which often recurs and seriously reduces the patient's quality of life.
Its causes are complex and intricate. Dietary factors play an important role, and long-term intake of high-fat, high sugar, spicy and stimulating foods can disrupt the normal digestive rhythm of the gastrointestinal tract. For example, excessive consumption of fried foods can increase the burden on the stomach due to their difficulty in digestion and prolonged stay in the stomach. Psychological factors should not be underestimated. The fast-paced modern life puts people in a state of mental tension, anxiety, and depression for a long time. There is a close neural connection between the brain and the gastrointestinal tract, and negative emotions can interfere with the neural regulation of the gastrointestinal tract, leading to digestive dysfunction. In addition, unhealthy lifestyle habits such as irregular sleep patterns, lack of exercise, excessive smoking and drinking can also weaken gastrointestinal motility and promote the occurrence of functional dyspepsia.
In addition to certain drug treatments, establishing good lifestyle and dietary habits and maintaining a positive mindset are also crucial for the treatment of functional dyspepsia, and to some extent, even more important than drug therapy.
