There were no significant differences between the groups in the quality of life after treatment. In patients with nonulcer dyspepsia, the eradication of H. pylori infection is not likely to relieve symptoms. In its broadest meaning, dyspepsia describes the general condition known as a stomach ache, in which a person experiences nausea, gas, pain, or burning. Assuming that you do not have an organic disease, the physician will probably advise you to minimize your use of tobacco, alcohol, and beverages such as coffee and certain soft drinks. He or she will also probably advise you to avoid whatever food or beverage has brought on the dyspepsia in the past.
Common sense prevails.
However, either initially, or following the elimination of the possibility of organic disease, the physician will also want to consider the psychological dimension of your condition. Stress and other psychological considerations frequently play an important role in gastrointestinal problems. If the culprit does indeed appear to be related to stress, your physician may provide some suggestions for dealing with stress-related circumstances. Bibliography Accarino, Azpiroz, and Malagelada, 1992. Symptomatic responses to stimulation of sensory pathways in the jejunum.