People who are older than 40 or with serious symptoms, such as repeated vomiting, weight loss, difficulty swallowing, or a low blood count, should have an upper endoscopy procedure.
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Helicobacter Pylori and NSAIDs cause over 90% of peptic ulcers
All people >40 years with dyspepsia should be investigated endoscopically to rule out gastric malignancy
People who are younger than 40 and who do not have serious symptoms are generally offered non-invasive testing to detect infection with H. pylori (e.g. stool or breath testing).
Food allergy and food intolerances ma be tested depending on the predominant symptom that you may have.
What are my treatment options?
Better understanding of the condition and its underlying cause may help focus on the appropriate therapy.
Lifestyle changes such as avoiding certain foods which trigger the symptoms.
Other medications to reduce stomach acid production may be beneficial.
Greasy, spicy and processed foods can potentially trigger dyspepsia.
What is the prognosis for my condition?
Dyspepsia is typically a chronic disease which is relapsing condition, however most cases can be treated successfully with the mentioned treatment options.