Dyspepsia Hepatic

Hepatic dyspepsia is a digestive disorder associated with impaired liver function. The main symptoms include nausea, heartburn, belching, flatulence, a feeling of heaviness and fullness in the epigastrium, perversion of taste and smell.

The causes of hepatic dyspepsia are associated with liver diseases, such as chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, fatty liver. Impaired liver production of bile and digestive enzymes leads to poor digestion and absorption of food.

Diagnosis is based on identifying characteristic complaints, medical history, physical and biochemical examination. Differential diagnosis with other diseases of the digestive system is important.

Treatment is primarily aimed at eliminating the causative liver disease. A diet limiting fatty foods is recommended. Enzyme preparations, choleretic drugs, and antacids are prescribed. If drug treatment is ineffective, surgery may be required.

The prognosis depends on the course of the underlying liver disease. Timely treatment in most cases leads to improvement and disappearance of dyspepsia symptoms.