I have been experiencing symptoms similar to dyspepsia since childhood, but they have become significantly worse over the last two years. I frequently have gas, bloating, upper abdominal discomfort, belching, and a feeling of fullness after eating. I also experience constipation, weakness, and headaches. My gastrointestinal symptoms tend to become noticeably worse when I am under stress. What should I do?
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✓most likely it's Functional dyspepsia, possibly with IBS-C
✓Stress can amplify gut symptoms, but we should first rule out treatable physical causes.
✓Don't keep taking antacids, PPIs, probiotics or digestive enzymes indefinitely without establishing why you have these symptoms.
Next Steps
✓H.pylori infection needs to be ruled out
✓screening for celiac disease
✓Vitamin B12 + folate + vitamin D3 level
✓cbc+ serum ferritin
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