Dyspepsia

Any condition that leads to "upset stomach."

Conventional medicine often recommends treatment of this condition using various antacids, H2-blockers, and proton-pump inhibitors. Long term use of these treatments can result in vitamin B12 and mineral (calcium, iron, etc.) deficiencies by suppressing the stomach acid necessary to absorb minerals and suppressing the production of "intrinsic factor" necessary to absorb vitamin B12.

Naturopathic treatment of dyspepsia relies on finding and treating the cause, using tools such as elimination/rotation diets and food allergy testing.

Please see conventional, complimentary and alternative medical treatments for important background information regarding the different types of medical treatments discussed on this page. Naturopathic, Complimentary and Alternative treatments that may be considered include: