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DYSPEPSIA - Coggle Diagram

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        Aspirin and other painkillers, such as NSAIDs like ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), and naproxen (Naprosyn)
        
        Estrogen and oral contraceptives
        
        Steroid medications
        
        Certain antibiotics
        
        Thyroid medicines
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        eating too much or too rapidly
        
        eating fatty, greasy, or spicy foods
        
        drinking too much caffeine or alcohol
        
        consuming too much chocolate or soda
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        Ulcers
        
        GERD
        
        Stomach cancer (rare)
        
        Gastroparesis (a condition where the stomach doesn't empty properly; this often occurs in people with diabetes)
        
        Stomach infections
        
        Irritable bowel syndrome
        
        Chronic pancreatitis
        
        Thyroid disease
        
        Pregnancy
    - - Cigarette smoking
      - Stress and fatigue
  - - - Excess alcohol consumption
      - Use of drugs that may irritate the stomach, such as aspirin and other pain relievers
      - Conditions where there is an abnormality in the digestive tract, such as an ulcer
      - Emotional problems, such as anxiety or depression
- - - - Inform if allergic : to H2 blockers (e.g.,ranitidine, cimetidine, famotidine); or if you have any other allergies.
      - Inform of medical history : especially of: a certain blood disorder (porphyria), kidney problems, liver problems, other stomach problems (e.g., tumors).
      - Get medical help right away if you have: heartburn with lightheadedness/sweating/dizziness, chest/jaw/arm/shoulder pain (especially with shortness of breath, unusual sweating), unexplained weight loss.
      - Before self-treat with this medication, get medical help right away if you have any of these signs of a serious condition: trouble/pain swallowing food, bloody vomit, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, bloody/black stools, heartburn for over 3 months, frequent chest pain, frequent wheezing (especially with heartburn), nausea/vomiting, stomach pain.
    - - Adult dose
        
        ORAL (OVER-THE-COUNTER FORMULATIONS):
        
        Symptom relief: 75 to 150 mg orally with a glass of water
        
        Symptom prevention: 75 to 150 mg orally with a glass of water 30 to 60 minutes before a meal
        
        Maximum dose: 2 tablets/day
        
        Duration of therapy: Up to 14 days (self-treatment)
      - Pediatric dose
        
        ORAL (OVER-THE-COUNTER FORMULATIONS):
        
        Symptom relief: 75 mg orally with a glass of water
        
        Symptom prevention: 75 mg orally with a glass of water 30 to 60 minutes before a meal
        
        Maximum dose: 150 mg/day
        
        Duration of therapy: Up to 14 days (self-treatment)
    - - headache (may be severe)
      - drowsiness, dizziness;
      - sleep problems (insomnia)
  - - - 1)Antacids are typically safe for most people. However, people with certain medical conditions should talk with their doctors before taking certain antacids that contain aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate.
      - 2)People with kidney failure may develop a buildup of aluminum after using antacids. This can lead to aluminum toxicity. People with kidney failure also tend to have problems with electrolyte balance. All antacids contain electrolytes, which could make electrolyte balance problems worse.
      - 3)Talk to your child’s doctor before giving your child antacids. Children don’t typically develop symptoms of excess stomach acid, so their symptoms could be related to another condition.
    - - Adult dose: tablet chewable
        
        500mg (Tums Regular, Tums Freshers)
        
        750mg (Tums Extra, Tums Kids, Tums Smoothies)
        
        1000mg (Tums Ultra)
        
        1250mg (Calci-Chew, Oysco)
        
        1500mg (Caltrate)
        
        1177mg (Tums Chewy Delights)
      - Pediatric
        
        500mg (Tums Regular, Tums Freshers)
        
        750mg (Tums Extra, Tums Kids, Tums Smoothies)
        
        1000mg (Tums Ultra)
        
        1250mg (Calci-Chew, Oysco)
        
        1500mg (Caltrate)
        
        1177mg (Tums Chewy Delights)
    - - constipation
      - belching.
      - diarrhoea