Dyspeptic Syndrome, Stomach Ask for Help (III)
When medications described do not cause the expected effect and the discomfort continues for more than 7 days, the doctor will indicate accurate laboratory tests to know possible causes of dyspepsia and the damage it has generated in the body, among the most common are :
Ameba fresh. Consists of the sample of mucus from the anal region using a swab (swab), with the aim of establishing the presence of amoeba.
Fecal mucus cytology. Serves to identify the type of white blood cells containing the fecal mucus, so you can get an idea of ??the characteristics of the agent that is causing the diarrhea.
Stool. Wanted parasites, their eggs or remnants of them in the patient’s stool, in order to establish the type and characteristics, is common to take samples for three consecutive days to determine the growth of microorganisms.
Endoscopy. Tiny video camera is inserted through the mouth to check the status of the esophagus, stomach and intestine, and to take samples of tissue (biopsy) and exclude the presence of cancer cells in the area.
Esophagogram. Also called gastro-esophageal series duodenal, is a X-ray examination in different positions (standing, lying face down) in which Contrasts were used to observe the movement of fluids in the digestive tract.
Gastroscopy. Through a tube light can be seen through a monitor of the esophagus and stomach mucosa for alterations.
Other measures that should seek to complement the treatment of dyspepsia is the change in dietary habits by setting fixed times for meals, by avoiding foods that are suspected of causing the syndrome, such as gastrointestinal irritants (spicy, condiments, coffee , dairy, fats, alcohol, chocolate, mint, oil seeds, such as peanut, almond, walnut, hazelnut and sesame, etc.) as well as soda, eggs and sausages, for example. It is also important to increase the natural fiber intake of fruits and vegetables and fluid intake.
It is sometimes necessary to use supportive therapies such as occupational therapy, hypnosis and behavior, which includes relaxation sessions. These techniques provide the patient feel more control over their disease, promote healthy patterns of behavior and reduce the states of stress, anxiety and depression.
In conclusion, we can say that the therapy used to control dyspeptic symptoms of the syndrome should be, most often in combination. Thus, improving the condition will be achieved by eliminating the symptoms and making the patient as they may arise not treat other disorders of overdose, allergic reactions or side effects to any of the drugs used, it is best to apply the clinical assessment the gastroenterologist and kept under controlled and supervised treatment.
credit to: Dr. Eduardo Ramirez Jaramillo